James Forsyth James Forsyth

Clegg should go to David Davis’s constituency immediately

Nick Clegg should be on his way to Haltemprice & Howden right now with the aim of canvassing for David Davis on the first day of his campaign. Clegg’s aim should be to cause as much mischief as possible by fanning the flames of any Tory splits story. If Clegg appeared with Davis before Cameron then the press pack would start sniffing around this story.

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