Surely the Conservatives must comprehend the fact that the Coalition will not last long,
Mr. Clegg seems to be the captain of a sinking ship, the LibDems.
The Tories need to do something, and quick, in order to gain popular support or at least be given a chance by many disenchanted people.
Barry's spending-cuts-only programme is proven to be utmost unpopular

, there has to be a road to economic overhaul and growth.
The Conservatives need an ally or two who, even though not politically minded, have no programme to bring the Tory party down, but share enough in common with them for a fruitful outcome.