My prediction - the next general election will be the end of July

The rainbow coalition deal is really a non starter. The fact we are even thinking about it is more a product of the fact Nick Clegg doesn't command the support of his MPs and party than any form of logic.

My guess is that we are still heading for minority Conservative government. It will present a budget in the first 50 days which it will fail to get through Parliament, as Nick Clegg won't be able to control his weirdie beardie wing.

And a new general election will be called.

Expect to be back at the polling station around then end of July. As the Lib Dems are incapable of delivering stable government or government of any sort.

Remember there is a way Brown could be PM for a while longer...

And that's to call another general election straight away, whilst he is still PM.

Labour might fancy its chances on improving its position, and after all what else does Brown have to lose. Though of course Labour is broke.

To justify this he could go if no formal coalition is agreed between the Lib Dems and Conservatives citing a national emergency.

I admit its unlikely - but remember how desperate Labour are to hang onto power ! It may also explain why Brown hasn't resigned as PM. The ability to call a new election may be the key to power in the country for some time to come.

PS This weeks Economist makes a good point. That is that Labour has a smaller amount of the vote in 2005 and gained a comfortable majority. It just shows how two faced Labour really are that they are clinging to power.