This could be a momentous political moment for Wales.
For ten Welsh MPs it could be life-changing. It is confidently forecast today that the Tories have ditched their pledge to reform the Lords. Cameron has been bullied by his flat-earth fundamentalists out to preserve seven centuries of history. They are passionate reactionaries. Forward to the thirteenth century.
The lib-Dems today promised consequences. If they still have the self-respect they should sabotage the Tory gerrymandering of boundaries. Wales would retain its 40 constituencies. Newport will retain its two. Of course, I have more than a passing interest in this. Choosing one Labour candidate in Newport would be difficult.
The Lib-Dems plus Labour can bury a grossly unfair set of boundary changes. It's right, it's just and it would be sweet victory for the LibDems. Pretty good too for Newport. I'll raise a glass of champagne the night that happens.
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