The only certainty confirmed through the political ides of July is that Sir Menzies Campbell will lead the Liberal Democrats into the next election. Gordon Brown has to choose when to hold it; the Conservative party, chuntering over David Cameron, has to decide whether to commit suicide now or later. But, whenever it comes, featuring whoever’s still left at whichever helm, Ming will be there. The latest ICM polls may say that 41% of his own supporters aren’t keen on him, but those unexciting second places in Ealing and Sedgefield have made him unshiftable. No new faces, no new ideas. He’s staying. for more click here