The new man in grey

For many, the initial reaction to the news that Paul Davies has been appointed interim leader of the Conservative Group is likely to be “Who?” – it’s a response just prevalent among the bubble-bound press as anywhere else.

The subdued cheering at the Western Mail over the demise of occasional hate figure Nick Bourne will been have further muted by the failure of heir-apparent Jonathan Morgan to beat off a dynastic Labour challenge. So imagine the anguish that greeted the reported ascendancy of the guy who they recently described as having a style “as grey as a February morning in Rhyl”.

The paper will also probably be gutted to learn that current betting is that the Preseli Pembs AM is to be “unopposed”, i.e. other possible contenders will be leaned upon.

Update: Seems the earlier info was inaccurate - or did a weekend phonecall entice Mr Davies into (informally) supporting another candidate?