In reality, he has done it for the sake of a few cheap plaudits from the irreconcilables in his own party.
They can accept the accolades for their policy of yesteryear, but they can expect no plaudits if they turn that policy on its head today.
Once or twice a year a new quango would be born, to the plaudits of everybody.
Plaudits from one's colleagues are always gratefully received.
There was a time earlier when plaudits were poured over his head, with every justification.
My first quote is one that pays genuine plaudits to all the work that was done.
Although this tax does this, we are not given the appropriate plaudits.
I do not seek any great plaudits for that.
