Lots of backroom trading in the last few days on all sides. The Liberal Democrats have an agreement on their key issue - voting reform - and the Tories have enough votes to carry Parliament. Cameron and the Tories will be moving quickly to start chopping the budget which is never pleasant. The Lib Dems have the risk of being associated with what many expect to be a harsh new government during hard times. It's never easy to watch those such as the banks who led everyone over the cliff bounce back and prosper while everyone else is forced to tighten their belt.
One point that I've heard mentioned a few times is how English the Tory government is. Outside of England they remain decidedly unpopular with very little support in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. BBC:
New UK Prime Minister David Cameron is beginning to shape his government, after the Conservatives agreed to form a historic coalition with the Lib Dems.
Mr Cameron, 43, was installed as PM on a dramatic day that saw Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg announced as his deputy.
Four other Lib Dems will take cabinet posts in what is the first coalition government in the UK for 70 years.
