In language that has been more associated with the unleashing of violent  thugs by Mubarak on the streets of Cairo in recent days, David Cameron speaking at the Munich security conference in Germany wishes to promote a ‘more active muscular liberalism’ within Europe.  Are the EDL the attack dogs of Cameron’s more muscular liberalism?

In another twist, Hosni Mubarak indicates that he is ‘fed up’ but that ‘Obama has not asked for him to go immediately’.  William Hague, the British foreign secretary, does not wish to advocate ‘who should… go’.

Hosni Mubarak’s chilling message that he will be staying until September, is reminiscent of a Mafia foot soldier’s threats backed up by the Godfather.