Tories drop flagship policies

From Benedict Brogan in the Telegraph:

More intriguing are reports that Tories have offered policy concessions to sweeten the deal, including parking recognition of marriage in the tax system and inheritance tax. Can’t see it myself, but that’s the word around the rented trees of Port Ho.

 I can see it clear as daylight.

Cameron doesn't give one hoot, let alone two, about recognition of marriage in the tax system, and, narrow self-interest aside, I don't suppose he gives much of a hoot about inheritance tax either.

These policies were there to keep his right wing happy. That, the Daily Mail, and nothing else.

Now, with a 70-odd majority thanks to a Lib Dem coalition, Cameron can leave his right wing to the dogs. A couple of dozen old unreformables could rebel and they still won't bring down a Lib-Con coalition government.

Cameron will ditch these policies without a moment's regret.