'Whilst under normal circumstances I'd expect them to hold power next time round, it's very difficult to see how they'd actually gain seats (as incumbent governments never do) when we next go to the polls, after years of austerity measures and a flailing economy'. Factor in...
They are leaving teaching. There is already a high drop out rate amongst recently qualified teachers, others are leaving early and there is a shortage of suitable candidates for headship which won't raise standards. A teacher shortage is not going to be an easy sell to parents over the next five...
A spending spree George Osborne pledged to match in 2007 when the Conservatives were also advocating less bank regulation not more - but go on. You are restating the case that helped many people decide how to vote. And you are right he has won now.