Part of my problem was that it just doesn't fit in the same universe with <em>Doctor Who</em> and <Sarah Jane Adventures</em> - it just seems impossible that it would happen on earth in the modern day and none of them notice it or refer to it at any point.
Also, I didn't particularly like the plot. I get tired of the whole all politicians are evil stories - far, far too overused. I'd rather see something more nuanced.