Disappointing result for the LibDems last Thursday but the main story over the last few days has been the hung parliament.
Gordon Brown resigned… well nearly! Only in a few months. What a farce!! He should have resigned as Labour leader there and then whilst staying on as PM until the new Government was in place.
The Con/LibDem deal is the only viable option on the table & I hope this deal comes to fruition today. Time is marching on and a deal now needs to be struck.
The resignation of Brown upset the whole apple cart yesterday. Labour talks have taken place today but a Lab/LibDem deal is a none starter. Labour can not carry their own MPs in votes as it is & the vibe is that many would rebel & even vote against their own queen’s speech! There can be no confidence in Labour figures adding up to a minority government of what ever coalition colour. Rejecting this is the best way of dumping Brown now & not in September.
The Con/LibDem coalition option is the only stable one that can get to grips with the issues facing the country. If this can not be hammered out then the LibDems should walk away but that is a very unpalatable position. The referendum concession from the conservatives is a big one.
So chaps… best you get on with it!!!