He's an egomaniac and it's a publicity stunt.

When he wins back his seat he will stand up on a soap box, puff up his chest and proclaim it as further proof of Gordon Browns popularity.

Smoke and mirrors.

All he needs is a top hat, a cane, a cape, and stripy trousers going up to his chest topped off by a mini waistcoat.

It's a weird attempt to keep the tory momentum going.

It is of course completely insubstantive and the British public, dumb as they can be won'y be particularly impressed.

It will give hm a chance to stick his head a bit higher than the other tories who all want to be seen presideing over their recent change of fortunes.

As I said, he's an egomaniac.


Watch - my prediction will come true!