What if Brown actually has no choice ?

Perhaps Brown knows something about the future that means he has to go now, but what ?

1. Impending sharp economic down turn.
2. Hidden scandal in public finances.
3. War with Iran - before Bush leaves office.

Personally I think the Conservative position is stronger than advertised. The Telegraph and Daily mail have been acting oddly for a couple of months -= encouraging Gordon to go now. Are they setting a trap for him ( "Its all a Tory plot" - my favourite catch phrase from late 1980's student politics ).

We will find out - and Gordon will try to hide the truth.

Update: It appears he does. He's wimped out as the latest polls show the Conservatives in the lead in key marginals.