We're giving up on the idea of Nick Clegg even being a long shot to stand;

His own column in the grauniad must be the final nail in this idea....we have recommended backing Ming with a small insurance bet on Clegg - time to cancel the insurance policy. Lay the available money on betfair to close your position - only go short will money you can afford to lose at these odds - Menzies could get ill, for example....
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