James Forsyth James Forsyth

The new Labour leader will have to decide whether taunting the Lib Dems is worth it

James Forsyth reviews the week in politics

issue 21 August 2010

James Forsyth reviews the week in politics

In the last parliament, it was Tory MPs who were the odd ones out at Westminster. While they socialised among themselves, Labour and Liberal Democrat members could regularly be seen in each other’s company. As the prospect of a hung parliament loomed, this fraternising stepped up.

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