Definition of a Coalition.

Back in May, the country decided that enough was enough and so kicked out New Labour. However, there was uncertainty and distrust about the Conservatives so a number voted for the Liberal Democrats.

This meant that although the Conservatives could form a government, it would be a minority one and totally wrong for the future stability of our great nation.

With this in mind David Cameron approached Nick Clegg and brokered a deal which meant that there would be a majority government for the next five years. This was needed, because it was realised that the country was in a financial mess and some unpopular decisions would have to be made.

Now, Lib-Dem MPs, pay attention because this is very important.

In the course of the negotiations, concessions were made on both sides – taxation, Political Reform, Europe, Nuclear Policy and, yes... wait for it... education. That is the nature of negotiation: give a little, take a little. OK perhaps not necessarily what you wanted but something you can work with. As I said - negotiations

Nick Clegg believed that by being involved in the coalition, he could show the Britain that his party is capable of governing, so that maybe, come the next election, the Lib-Dems could be presented as a viable alternative to the Labour or Conservatives parties. So, in his mind, it would be worth the sacrifice of a few policies for the long term gain.

How disappointed he must be now! The first test of unity, the first time that their mettle is tested and his party wilted like lettuce leaves in the heat!

Just because some noisesome brats decided that they shouldn’t be paying for their mediocre degrees (see other blog about my opinion on that bunch!) these MPs, these people who think that they could lead the country some day, decide to turn their back on the spirit of the coalition.

Well there you go! If there is a policy that you don’t like because it makes your life a bit more uncomfortable then all you have to do is throw a tantrum and the Lib-Dem MPs will quickly scurry into the No Lobby.

Mr Clegg, you have 4 years to see if you can graft some backbone to your party otherwise come the next election, the electorate will only have a poor choice. Conservatives, Labour (once they’ve decided what they are going to do next) or the usual soft, slightly eccentric Lib Dems that no-one can take really seriously...