Kevin Rudd has decided to give the politics game a momentary rest (praise the #auspol folks, Rudd’s gotta zip) in the name of the tragic situation that has unfolded in Syria this week, with the death toll from suspected chemical warfare in eastern Damascus climbing in to the thousands. The devastating attack has prompted worldwide response, with Barack Obama labelling it a “grave concern”, Britain claiming it was a state-influenced gas attack and Russia encouraging UN intervention.
Human tragedy in Syria going from bad to worse. Spoke to the UN Secretary General. Told him Australia stands ready to help. KRudd
— Kevin Rudd (@KRuddMP) August 23, 2013
More on the Syrian situation as it unfolds; meanwhile, enjoy the brief hiatus of Ruddisms assaulting our dispositions, it won’t last long. Unfortunately, opposition leader Tony Abbott will still be campaigning despite the news, which means he’s likely to contribute enough #asupol slip ups, gaffes and photo ops with babies for the two leaders combined, brace yourselves.
