Fraser Nelson

The election sprint has turned into a marathon. Can Dave keep the lead?

After a momentous week in politics which has seen a 14 point swing in the polls and an election called off, Fraser Nelson assesses the new political landscape. He warns Douglas Alexander and Ming Campbell to watch their backs in the months ahead and the rest of us not to expect an election until 2009 or maybe even 2010.

• From magazine issue: 13 October 2007