“A humiliating setback for the Conservative leader” (updated)

That’s the verdict of the FT on David Cameron’s idea of asking the Liberal Democrats if he could stand a joint candidate with us for London Mayor.

The Daily Mail is hardly nicer, calling it a “disaster for Cameron” whilst the Sun says “David Cameron was left red-faced”. For variety, the Evening Standard goes for Cameron being “humiliated” and quotes a Conservative saying, “the whole thing has now descended into farce. It is very embarrassing for David Cameron and shows how badly he is handling the whole contest.”

Ooops. Mind you, I guess it was a better idea than asking Jeffery Archer.

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  • It's a one-horse race 18th Apr '07 - 11:13pm

    Snzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

  • Well Done us!!!! However, Ming’s excuse of giving people a choice is a bit feeble (Tatton, Kidderminsters etc…) – we should NEVER pull out to fuel the ego of a so-called Independent or, worse, a Tory (although according to Dale, Dykes is a socialist anyhow).

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