Bagehot: A glimpse into the abyss

摘要

David Cameron must scarcely believe his good fortune. In a week when he became almost certain to be the next leader of the Conservative Party-polls of party members suggest he leads David Davis by two to one and both William Hague, a former leader, and Lian Fox, the third-placed leadership candidate, have joined his camp-a large part of the Labour Party appeared to take leave of its senses. If Mr Cameron proves to be lucky as well as affable and decent, he may yet realise the soaring hopes of his growing band of supporters.