The full coalition document

Had a read this morning.

Lovely stuff.

Have to admit, I have just read it and was pleasantly surprised - must be the LD influence ;-)

They seem strong on civil liberties - but I fera this is the honeymoon period and it won't last.

Lots of hastily arranged wallpaper to cover differences. Can't expect anything less.

Paxo gave Cable a right grilling on Newsnight earlier though. Cable has switched his position entirely and now is under the spotlight. Cable might find things a bit tougher now that he has a position of responsibility, shifted his position accordingly and suddenly abandoned his much purported economic principles in the process!

I thought Cable came across very poorly, but even before the outcome of the election his star was starting to wane.There were a few times during the election even when defending his policies, he looked flustered, so I'm not sure it's the U turns that are doing it (although they dont help). His way of speaking makes him sound a bit hesitatant and when you're under pressure over policies, you need to sound sure and firm, I'm not sure he does.