I've read this dutch opinion piece saying that there's not much debate in UK parliament. The writer said it's a fav passtime of both parties to ridicule Clegg before he even says anything.
It's a once in a lifetime opportunity for Clegg and his party, can't imagine they're not aware of it.
There's a lot of truth in that as anyone who has watched Prime Minister's Question Time can clearly see.
Clegg is the new kid on the block but he has the full backing of some of the finest minds in British politics. To my mind, as I have said for many years now, Paddy Ashdown is the finest Prime Minister we never had, and he backs Clegg.
So what concessions by the Tories...
I will be exceptionally surprised if it happens and hope to see a new election within 6mths, which will also not happen.
The biggie for the 27yrs I have voted Lib is proportional representation.
We all agree that everyone has the right to a vote and we should also agree that every vote matters, but that simply isn't the case under our current voting system. 23% of the national vote should get you 23% of the seats in an ideal World. But the Tories will never go down that route in my lifetime and it's the ultimate deal breaker for us Libs.
However, they have proposed a committee to discuss the matter...Whoop-I-do!!! More public money wasted before they even have the keys to No.10. Now why doesn't that surprise me?
Vince Cable as Chancellor would be fantastic, but also a million steps too far for the Tories.
Show me a team stronger than Clegg, Cable, Campbell and Ashdown in British politics and I'l show my backside in an exceptionally public place :mrgreen:
And please...don't throw the Milliband name into the arena.