Ake - the tories are NOT a spent force.

Okay nobody with an IQ above room temperature will vote for this scrofulous, greasy Welsh creep Howard. The last four leaders they have had have varied from the half-witted(Major) to the catatonic(IDS), with the only yorkshire man to look as though he wouldn't eat his chips out of newspaper as light relief. They have only been chosen for their acceptability to the geriatric, racist, anti- europe, homophobic, hat wearing, card carriers.

They have a very credible Prince across the water with Portillo. With him at the helm. They would soon be attracting funds and followers. He is intelligent ,dynamic and persuasive. (the description remind you of anybody?) and he could turn that party round in a trice.