broken glass pieces all over
The outcome 11 May, in brief.
UK morning: talks between Labour & LibDem ultimately failed,
Labour not giving in to LibDem demands
UK afternoon: LibDem resumes talks with Cons.
UK evening 1900: Gordon Brown announced resignation as PM, independent of any Cons/LibDem accord
around 2000: Queen accepted Brown's resignation, and call on David Cameron to Buckingham Palace
2035: David Cameron became new PM, Buckingham Palace released a digital photo
outside #10: First speech as PM, announced coalition government with LibDem
Parliamentary Party meetings of Cons. & LibDem confirmed the coalition.
Nick Clegg to serve as deputy prime minister in the new cabinet together with 4 other LibDem members.
Key posts of Chancellor, Defense and Foreign Affairs confirmed (all Conservatives).
Detail cabinet appointments to be released tomorrow. |