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[webofevil]

The decision on the BSkyB deal has been delayed, which is more like it, but obviously a delay isn't a stop, and I really must ask the general public not to let their revulsion lapse like some magazine subscription bought for them as a well-meaning gift. Right now Murdoch, and indeed the government, would like another bite at this cherry as soon as possible, and it's up to the rest of us to keep up the background noise and ensure that it still tastes just as disgusting.

For now, though, let's enjoy the intriguing spectacle of the Prime Minister working hard to dismiss any notion that he might be somehow tainted by his former head of communications being arrested for the very offence for which he was known when the Prime Minister appointed him, and over which he had had to resign from his previous job.

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[mrslant]

I can't see the Tory Party ditching him just yet - after all, who would they replace him with with? Boris? Can't see it myself. Mind, I'm not up on the inner workings of the Tory Party, can anyone shed light on this?

I can't see it either, although there are plenty in the party who'd love to get rid of Cameron. If he did go now, Boris Johnson isn't an option as he's not in Parliament. Front runners would probably be George Osborne and Liam Fox. In a crisis situation, William Hague might be persuaded to stand. Ken Clarke's too old now, but other possible contenders might be Jeremy Hunt, Michael Gove, Theresa May, maybe Andrew Lansley, maybe even Eric Pickles. David Davis might fancy another go too. Stranger things have happened - look at Ed Miliband...