Isabel Hardman Isabel Hardman

Partying like a Lib Dem

Danny Alexander was the star guest at Policy Exchange’s party on Sunday night. He was clearly so excited that he arrived before anyone else, and found himself standing at the bar looking a little bit forlorn. Still, when it came to the speeches, he found there was plenty of thoughtful advice in the offing. Tim Hames, director of policy at BVCA, said a few words before the chief secretary to the Treasury strode up, advising Alexander to avenge Harriet Harman’s ‘ginger rodent’ comments from a while back by calling her a ‘cow’. Danny pointed out that he’d be seeing her this week on Question Time, and that he might decline that advice.

Danny Alexander, Vince Cable and Nick Clegg cupcakes at the Sky party

It was a good week for Danny: his face appeared on a series of extremely tasty cupcakes at Sky’s party on Monday night, along with Nick Clegg and a brooding Vince Cable.

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