David Laws has fallen

[tibilicus]

The other thing is he isn't the only gay MP to "come out" about his sexuality via such a media storm. The "moment of madness" anyone? All this points me to the view that whilst those who represent us are more than happy to harp on about social equality; is there still a view that within the "establishment" of Westminster, it's much better to play the straight man than be openly gay. I just can't work it out. On the one hand the proportion of MPs not being honest about their sexuality is has been noted as quite high by some sources. Yet on the other hand, being openly gay never stopped Mandy "the prince of darkness" from being one of the most ruthless MPs to roam the corridors of Westminster.

It will be interesting to see the coalition carry on from here. I doubt they can afford to loose another high-profile head so it pretty much all depends on whether Vince Cable stays or gos.