Time to Let the Tories into Downing Street

The last twenty-four hours have been great fun. Since Gordon Brown detonated his I.E.D. yesterday afternoon, the Westminster village has been a hive of intrigue and backbiting. But as the Brits sit down to their tea, the odds have reverted to a Conservative-Liberal Democrat deal that would usher David Cameron into office as the leader of a Tory-Liberal coalition. According to unconfirmed reports, the movers are already entering the back door of Downing Street.

As a lifelong Labour supporter...