William Hague gets the Paxman treatment.
Reading for this:
Hague - Page of Cups, reversed - a refusal to take Paxman seriously and answer the question properly. Not going to do him any good, as it doesn't do many politicians good to tangle publicly with Paxo.
Going forward - The Star, reversed - again, another difficult encounter which makes Hague - normally fairly trustworthy a figure - look shifty and awkward over something that could be a matter of legal concern.
Effects now - The Lovers, reversed - bound to make up a few minds against him personally and doesn't look good for anything which would see him assume the mantle of leadership, just as Howard was in the wilderness after his Paxo going-over.
Effects later - VI Pentacles - not so bad as the balance remains steady, but no momentum or dynamism in this card means that Hague may find himself becalmed later. In the current climate, not a huge issue and likely to remain steady, but if affairs begin to be scrutinised more closely, it could get difficult.
Effects of the question asked regarding Ashcroft's tax status - VII Pentacles, reversed - likely to undo progress in several key areas as the party moves on into a likely election.
