You must read this.....

Alice Miles of the Times has written an article holding her hands up and confessing that she and the rest of the Westminster media have been culpable in the smearing of politicians who opposed Gordon Brown.

This is a brave move, it will alienate her from some of her colleagues and from the behind the scenes briefers who support Brown. The article also blows apart the idea that the traditional press is inherently more fair, even-handed and trustworthy than blogs.

She is right to write it and she deserves the support of everyone who values open and honest politics.