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The perceived wisdom was that the "Chronic bludgeoning intransigence of the handling of the matter" was having a negative impact on the government's popularity. If it is it's not borne out by these figures. As for whether that's a good thing, I think it is. Issues greater than the ethics and conduct of a previously obscure back bencher should be the principle determinant of success or otherwise of a government.

Reaper.