It isn't automatically the DPM. Indeed, I believe the Coalition Agreement was explicit that Clegg would step in when Cameron was unavailable for planned reasons but NOT if he was incapacitated. … (View Post)

On topic, my impression is that he's screwed, and looking at a something like a six week suspension (and, inevitably, recall petition). Not massively confident on that prediction, I must say, bu… (View Post)

That's not what I said, though. I said he's uncoalitionable, which doesn't actually depend on Lib Dem voters but Lib Dem MPs and members (and the same for the SNP). Indeed, I agree tha… (View Post)

I can see who in the electorate Sunak appeals too. People who are pretty right wing on a lot of issues and value competence (or at least stability/normality). I don't think it's going to wi… (View Post)

In fairness to HYUFD (and I very rarely am but am feeling kind) he might actually believe that the Conservatives will do quite well in May against Lib Dems and Independents. He might well be wrong. B… (View Post)