Unpicking the Lib-Con coalition

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Tuesday 11 May 2010

Desperate times for Peter Mandelson

Labour MPs are waking up to the fact that the Labour side of the Lib-Lab talks is being controlled by an unelected cabal with the "Dark Lord" Mandelson at its heart.

They're not liking it, and they're starting to turn against the idea of a Lib-Lab minority coalition. Kate Hoey, Diana Johnson, Michael Meacher - the list is growing. Jack Straw is palpably not keen. Blunkett and Reid have been against it from the start.

Looks like Mandy's coup is beginning to fall apart.

But don't expect him to accept defeat and walk away.

Could he take Lord Adonis and Miliband Snr over to the Orange Side and join the Lib Dems?

Or might David Cameron be in for a surprise when he heads to the Palace tomorrow to kiss the Queen's hand?

Her Majesty slips off her mask and, beckoning him close, and whispers into Dave's ear: "It's me - Peter. I think you'll agree this is for the best. Just let's keep this between ourselves for the time being, shall we? Don't worry - I've arranged for Charles to be dealt with."

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