My resolutions for New Year, present and past

The New Year is a favourite time for resolutions although, of course, most of them dont survive very long..

We cheerfully accept this expense because we believe question and debate are essential to establish the truth, scrutinise the governments performance and expose inefficiency or corruption..

So please, shed your obsession with film stars and cricketers, end your race to break news and, instead, focus on accuracy and analysis, and, above all, please dont go on and on..

At all times theres a simple rule of thumb that should guide how you drive there are others using the road and they have as much of a right to do so as you do..

Instead, I shall let them waffle and drone on, regardless of what theyre saying and how off-target they may be, till you, the audience, scream in protest..