Maybe Charles Clarke is sucking up to Minister Miliband by declaring his green credentials and hoping for a new post. However, admitting to his previous failings will not help him much.

The Norwich South MP and sacked Home Secretary was asked by his local paper about his wish list for 2007 and replied:

“As Home Secretary I did have a number of ambitions for reducing crime and improving security, which I was not able to achieve. I regret that. I intend to make progress towards green and sustainable policies here in Norfolk, focusing particularly upon transport and energy.”

He also plans to be fitter and healthier by the end of 2007. He certainly looks as if he needs to shed a few pounds. I shall look forward to seeing him ride around the county’s scenic country lanes on a bike, he can achieve both goals then.

There’s no doubt we are all going to have to be greener in 2007, so Charles Clarke is not alone there, pity he didn’t think of it a few years ago and urge his government to take action then. Judging by Charles Clarke’s previous achievements in office, it is best not to get too excited about his green and sustainable plans.

So do you have a wish list for 2007? I would like to read more books, which was the only resolution I didn’t stick to this year because I hadn’t started blogging then. I also plan to go on lots more long walks and have already booked a couple of weekends away with my local Ramblers Association. I would also like to find more time to practise my clarinet which I find so pleasurable and have neglected lately.  I would also like to pass my PR diploma. What are your hopes and plans for the New Year? Do you usually achieve them?