Here's one for you, Gordon

Experience has value when people learn from their mistakes.

He might have had an 'only' in there, I feel. And for you, Prime Minister, it gets worse:

The moment when decisions are made to justify past failures is the signal that fresh leadership is required. Mr. Brown's rhetoric is building the case for his removal, a kind of prolonged exit interview with voters. He might do worse than reflect on why the tribunes of the people cornered him on his flight to Washington.