George Osbornes little joke about Nicolas Sarkozy puts entente cordiale in jeopardy

By Richard Eden 1054PM GMT thirteen March 2010

George Osborne"s remark annoyed delight at a discussion hosted by The Spectator Photo REX

George Osborne annoyed delight at a discussion hosted by The Spectator when he ostentatiously private a sofa from at the behind of the pulpit at that he was about to verbalise and joked that it was "the Sarkozy box".

Sadly, Nicolas Sarkozy did not see the droll side when he review about the shade chancellor"s remark in Sep and it is right away accepted that a grave censure was done to the British Government on interest of the petite French president.

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Clearly, the balmy powers of Sarkozy"s wife, Carla Bruni, are wearing thin. When he was asked about the rumours connected with the couple"s two-year marriage, at a Downing Street press discussion on Friday, he snapped "I love Britain don"t have me punch behind those words."

Cameron"s victory

As David Cameron prepares for his greatest electoral test, his elder hermit is already toasting victory.

Mandrake hears that Alexander Cameron QC has been voted head of chambers at Three Raymond Buildings, one of the country"s heading set of barristers.

Cameron, who won Crime Silk of the Year 2007, is described by Chambers UK 2009 as "universally desired by clients". It adds "He has a gravitas that comes from carrying rubbed the top turn of cases for most years. Sources contend [he] is an "incisive and industrious attorney with superb judgment"."