Vince Cable rejects Telegraph speculation of deal with Labour

Both yesterday and today the Telegraph has reported that Gordon Brown is thinking of asking Liberal Democrats, including Vince Cable, to join the government in a major post-European elections reshuffle. Vince’s response when asked about the story on TV this morning was very robust and clear:

“I’m part of the Liberal Democrat team. We’re fighting to maximise our number of votes and seats in upcoming election,” he said.

“I’ve no interest whatever in being co-opted by a Labour government that has become, quite frankly, discredited”.

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2 Comments

  • J Leslie Smith 31st May '09 - 2:36pm

    You are well advised as a separate and growing Party in terms of positive Public recognition to steer well clear of the toxic political assets of the so called New Labour Party led by a discredited Prime Minister and Chancellor, both of whom may fall in a General Election. The Public want Frank Field ( from your Poll) as Speaker then a General Election early Autumm.

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