This looks like an entirely sensible policy:
David Cameron faces further desertions by traditional Conservative
members after the UK Independence Party announced a decisive move to
capture support from disaffected Right-wingers.
At least two peers are poised to sever links with the
Tories next week and join Ukip as the anti-EU party tries to capitalise
on Mr Cameron’s alleged "Brussels-friendly" strategy. The Daily
Telegraph understands Lord Pearson of Rannoch and Lord Willoughby de
Broke are expected to join Ukip after Nigel Farage, its leader, wrote
to all 646 MPs to announce that he would no longer field candidates
against proven Eurosceptics.
The strategy is
designed to woo disaffected Tories by ridding Ukip of its reputation as
a party bent on destroying the Conservatives.
Ukip
may also rebrand itself as The Independence Party to broaden its base
and mount serious challenges in local and general elections. The moves
come amid increasing realisation on the Tory Right that Mr Cameron,
elected leader in December 2005, will not waver in his mission to put
the Tories in the centre ground.
Now, if only we can get them to sort out their online policies as well ……
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