Late blow to the Cameron campaign
David Cameron suffered a setback in his bid to become the next leader of the Conservative party yesterday. As Iain Duncan Smith announced his support for the Shadow Education Secretary.
Michael Howard famously described the Spectator as "political Viagra". The support of IDS and the other Maastricht rebels labelled "bastards" by the normally passive John Major could potentially be described as "political Herpes" - it's embarrassing and unsightly but at least you're not going to get fucked anytime soon.
More covert support was expressed for Cokey Cammers last night at the United and Cecil Club dinner in Knightsbridge.
John Major made several references to the future direction of the party resting in younger hands; and that inexperience is no barrier to potential; and also expressed his reservations about setting out taxation policy for the next election at this early stage.
Michael Ancram announced that he had informed both candidates of his intention to withdraw from frontbench duties following the leadership election. He used this announcement as a subtle opportunity to endorse Cameron by saying that the party's strengths lay with MPs much younger than himself.
Michael Howard famously described the Spectator as "political Viagra". The support of IDS and the other Maastricht rebels labelled "bastards" by the normally passive John Major could potentially be described as "political Herpes" - it's embarrassing and unsightly but at least you're not going to get fucked anytime soon.
More covert support was expressed for Cokey Cammers last night at the United and Cecil Club dinner in Knightsbridge.
John Major made several references to the future direction of the party resting in younger hands; and that inexperience is no barrier to potential; and also expressed his reservations about setting out taxation policy for the next election at this early stage.
Michael Ancram announced that he had informed both candidates of his intention to withdraw from frontbench duties following the leadership election. He used this announcement as a subtle opportunity to endorse Cameron by saying that the party's strengths lay with MPs much younger than himself.
