Iain Duncan Smith is defeated in the vote of confidence
The vote was 75 for and 90 against. He wasn't 'humiliated', which even I am grateful for, but I will make no attempt to conceal my relief that this man has been given his 'marching papers'.
Nonsensical talk by some constituency parties that they planned to 'punish' those who voted against IDS will look pretty silly. Do they really think it will be feasible, or sensible, to try and de-select 90 of their 165 remaining MPs?
My sentiment is not one of glee just yet. I will reserve that, if it comes, until it becomes clear who is actually elected to be the new Leader of the Conservative Party.
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