How much longer will Cameron last ?

[youngmafbog]

It really appears he is unable to put brain in gear before opening mouth. Continual fudges on Europe and many U-turns. all with boris on his shoulder.

http://www.thesun.co....399/Power-shower.html

He really should go, and take Andrew Mitchell with him.

[LazyGun]

I would be happy enough to see him go, but is there a credible alternative for the Tories? Who would the rank and file prefer?

I honestly cannot see him going before the next general election, what with the coalition government we have and all....

I would agree that he has presided over some shambolic governance, with a long list of u-turns and policymaking on the hoof to his name....

[Gromit]

The Tories are ruthless on these matters and Cameron is a lame duck. The Tories must be resigned to losing the next election, but it might not be as bad as it might be because the LibDems will get slaughted from all sides. Boris is waiting in the wings but would be a fool to take a poisoned chalice this side of an election. They might give the boy Hague another crack at the election if it looks like many Tory MPs will lose their seats.

[jno]

they're a bit of a shambles. But Cameron will still win the next election, probably with a clear majority. Few are yet ready to vote for a party led by Miliband and I expect the LibDems' support will fall off the cliff.

I can't see Boris trying regicide, or his party allowing him to. John Major, who was rather worse than Cameron, demanded his party's support and got it, even though he was clearly heading for the same cliff.

[LazyGun]

@jno I am not sure he will win the next election, but we shall see. It should definitely be an interesting campaign though.

[Paul22118]

If he does not get shot of Andrew Mitchell - he has lost my vote. Cannot vote for lib or labour so will stay at home. Could vote for UKIP I suppose?

[emmie]

probably longer than you think..

[riptide]

Well if Ed Milliband and his cronies get in, god help us all.

[tonyav]

Well one of them has gone Mitchell.

[factor-fiction]

I think this week's 'slip' on energy regulation may actually be a good thing as it will spark the government and regulator into take the steps they have been putting off for years

[boxtops]

I'd rather have him in power at the moment, than any of the alternatives

[Paul22118]

Result. Call me Dave has just regained my vote. Mitchell abandoned.