I have to say I'm disappointed.

The government today replied to a petition which had been posted posted at petitions.pm.gov.uk regarding bank penalty charges and asking for legislation which outlawed unfair charges for unauthorised overdrafts.

Basically the reply to the petition was to say that 'the law is unclear' and that the government would be relying on the OFT's investigation.

I find this remarkable. The Labour Party has found it possible to install all manner of insane legislation in favour of one thing or the other, but doesn't seem to realise that as the government in power they have the power to create legislation dealing with issues raised by its constituents.

As expected, the government has come reacted in a weak and wishy washy manner to genuine concerns raised by its constituents, while going ahead with pointless legislation such as the Alcohol Labelling bill, the Piped Music (Hospitals) bill and disgusting legislation such as the Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill.

This isn't to say that I would expect a Tory government to be any better, I wouldn't. The british public is being betrayed by its government and would be no matter who was in. This is sad.