MORE and more Liberal Democrat members of Parliament speak out against coalition policies as realisation begins to dawn as to how low they have sunk in the polls.

From a high of 25 per cent in May following the general election, to just eight per cent or less today.

Following a series of disastrous calamities, beginning with the resignation of David Laws MP, his replacement Business Secretary Vince Cable is a disaster waiting to happen.

Despite his supposed financial expertise, he lacks plain common sense it would seem.

Falling into the old trap known as ‘foot and mouth disease’, he became careless with his pronouncements on the proposed sale of the television broadcasting company, BSkyB, to a certain media mogul.

After antagonising tens of thousands of students over the hike of university fees, and after breaking a manifesto commitment, he went on to alienate the bankers over their bonus payments.

He has now lost much of his authority, relieved of much of his power base by a very irate Tory Prime Minister, David Cameron.

He has become a sort of political Marie Celeste, an empty vessel sailing stormy waters.

Added to the mix, three Liberal Democrat coalition ministers have publicly denounced government policies on a series of issues, criticising core policies.

It leaves many Liberal Democrat MPs fearing for their seats as the stresses and strains of this misbegotten coalition creaks along, the vultures are already circling.

David Cameron’s ‘bag carrier’, the deputy Prime Minister, is beginning to look weak and rattled.

One can only wonder for how much longer the dominant right wing Tory division of the coalition will stand for it.

The Tory mafia, the back bench 1922 Committee, are readying to put the boot in.

Messrs Cameron, Osborne and the rest must watch their collective backs. The 1922 committee are not known for their good intentions.

Is it not about time that the Law Lords, the guardians of our freedoms, examined these issues and called for a General Election to decide the matter? The British electorate deserve better.

Barry Kaye

Press Officer

Newton Abbot Labour Party