From: Phil Payne 

> But at least if the present trend holds up, they might possibly become the
> leading opposition party. If nothing else, that would tend to force Labour a
bit
> to the left from its present position as Maggie's ideological successor.

That at least would be worthwhile.

But I _do_ expect the Lib-Dems to make significant gains in Parliament - to
the point where they may hold a position smilar to the FDP in Germany in
the 1980s.  The German tradition is for the larger party to provide the
Prime Minister and Home Secretary, and for the minority party in the
coalition to provide the Foriegn Secretary.

Now _that_ would be fun.

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