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This programme contains
strong language
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RADIO: '..the leaders of the three
main Westminster political parties
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'take part in Britain's first ever
prime ministerial TV debate.
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'Yes, imagine, it's the
biggest job interview in politics.
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'lt's not just that there's never
been an election TV debate before,
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'these men have never debated before,
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'unless you count the weekly
slanging match across...'
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OK, move slightly closer in.
Gesture around a bit. -
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Erm, hello, I'm Gordon Brown...
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and so on and so on.
Scottish, Scottish, Scottish.
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'No Prime Minister has done what
Gordon Brown will do here tonight,
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'facing his opponents...'
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Erm, hello? Something about this,
something about that.
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David Cameron.
Cameron, Cameron. Posh, posh, posh.
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'David Cameron knows this debate
could make or break his chance
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'to be Prime Minister.'
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Someone else, someone else,
someone else.
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No idea, no idea, no idea.
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'No Lib Dem leader has ever had this
kind of exposure and opportunity,
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'so it has to be a nerve-racking
night for him, too.'
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More smoke.
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Nick, come on. Shall we
go over and say "Hi" or something?
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Look, there's Mandelson.
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No wonder he's called
The Prince of Darkness.
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So this is the Prime Minister's
stand, stage left, as agreed,
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because of... So that he can...
Don't be so squeamish,
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because of his gammy eye, yes.
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Hello. Hi, how are you?
Prime Minister.
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All right, be calm, relax.
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Why did we agree to this?
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I believe in creating...
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I hate it.
It's just a popularity contest.
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It is ridiculous.
Personality over policies.
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All right? You have
the experience, the moral centre,
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all he has is Brylcreem and a smile.
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Oh, by the way,
don't forget to smile.
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Hello, Gordon. Good to see you.
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You'll understand if I don't wish
you too much good luck.
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BROWN CHUCKLES
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David. Gordon. Nick.
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Excuse me, sorry.
so we need to draw lots.
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Ah. If someone would like to choose.
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Gordon, after you.
No, no, you first.
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No, no. No, please, I insist.
Mr Clegg?
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Right.
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Number one.
So you'll be speaking first.
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Who's next?
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'Quite a coup when you
think about it.'
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The first ever party leader to
speak in the first ever debate.
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We should use this, then, right?
Isn't it, I don't know,
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an opportunity to tell. people
how we can change things?
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OK, well, we've got some pretty
good stuff in the speech already.
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'This is your 15-minute call.
All technicians on the floor.
15 minutes, please.'
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Right, so, as per... Start with
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"I believe in creating a fair
society. A society in which..."
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I want to change my opening remarks.
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If I'm going to be
the first to say something...
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..I should bloody well say
something, shouldn't I?
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'Stand by, camera two.
Five, four, three, two, one.'
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Over the past 50 years,
there have been numerous attempts
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to get the Leaders of the
three biggest political parties
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to debate with each other
during an election.
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Tonight, history in the making,
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as we are joined by the Leader of
the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg.
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APPLAUSE
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I believe the way things are is
not the way things have to be.
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Now you're going to be told tonight,
by these two,
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that the only choice you can
make is between two old parties
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who've been running
things for years.
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I'm here to persuade you
that there is an alternative.
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I think we have
a fantastic opportunity
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to do things differently for once.
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'The fight for who becomes
our next Prime Minister
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'has just been blown wide open.
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'We are talking
the political equivalent
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'of that volcanic eruption.
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CLEGG: 'We can create
the fair society,
the fair country we all want.
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'A fair tax system.'
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Better schools. An economy no longer
held hostage by greedy bankers.
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'The words keep ringing in my ear
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'of both the other
two leaders saying,
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"We agree with Nick."
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Decent, open politics.
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'Those are the changes
I believe in.'
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"'Clegg's star rises in
great TV showdown."'
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"Clegg nearly as popular
as Churchill."
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Or it might be Obama or Gandhi.
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'It's almost a feeling of hysteria!
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So, don't let anyone tell you
that the only choice is old politics.
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'For Nick Clegg, the road to Downing
Street has never seemed so clear.'
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"More popular than Churchill."
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Piss off, don't be daft.
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Latest poll puts us first - 32%.
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It won't last, though, you watch.
So what?
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Even if it goes down
by, like, ten,
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it still gives us more seats than
we've ever had before. Hi, Miriam.
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Hi, David. Well, then they're
actually going to have to start
listening to us then, aren't they?
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Three-party politics at last.
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Enough of our own MPs
to finally make a difference.
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Listen, we get nearly as many...
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Fuck it, more than Labour.
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Then? The Opposition.
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I could get behind
two-party politics then.
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Oh, yeah, no.
Well, then it works fine.
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'Welcome to election night
here on the BBC.
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'It began as a two-horse race,
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'it ended with three starters
at the line.
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'And in four minutes' time,
when we have our exit poll,
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'we'll have the first indication
of who's the winner,
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'if indeed there is a clear winner.
Whether David Cameron
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'becomes the first Tory
Prime Minister in 13 years...'
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Where is he? Bed.
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Can't blame him, he's exhausted.
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Mr Osborne, do you expect to be
Chancellor by the morning?
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Ah, the night is young.
The night is young.
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'In a moment, as
Big Ben strikes ten...
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'we'll be able to give
the result of our exit poll.'
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The exit poll's in.
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Nick?
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BIG BEN CHIMES
Ten o'clock.
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'And this is what we're saying.
It's going to be a hung parliament
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'with the Conservatives on 307,'
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short of the 326 they'd need
for an overall majority.
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Oh, shit.
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'255 seats for Labour.'
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Wow!
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'And the shock of the night,
I think, at this early stage
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'is the Liberal Democrats
on 59 seats.'
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We've gone down!
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'The Liberal Democrats,
despite all that noise and fury,
have actually dropped.'
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'Labour will still be a very
strong fighting force after this.
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'The Conservatives, and possibly
the Liberals, have got...'
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Yes! Bloody knew it.
Tie, where's my tie?
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'Why is the Labour vote that high?'
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And what happened to the Lib Dems?
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Look, it's fine. We're
the largest party, as expected.
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'Not large enough.'
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I'm getting everyone on the line.
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Well, please explain it to me.
It can't be right, right?
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We can't be about to lose seats.
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'Those who said Gordon Brown
was a spent force
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'may have spoken too soon.'
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'Fuck!'
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Fucking told you.
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People say they're sick of
the same old politics,
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but every time you give them
a chance to change,
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it's...better the devil you know.
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Anybody would think they
don't really want change.
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'David Cameron, just arrived
at the count in Witney.'
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My duty to the country,
coming out of this election,
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is to play my part...
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'in Britain having a strong,
stable and principled Government!
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PHONE RINGS
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Hello? Hang on a minute.
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'..to far-reaching reforms to
our political system...'
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He's talking to Clegg.
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'..about which there is
a growing consensus in our country.'
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Political reform. Christ, he doesn't think
he's out of it, does he? Where's Coulson?
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David? Don't be weirded out,
it's the Governor of California.
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Mr Schwarzenegger.
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Thank you. Erm,
I must be honest with you,
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I'm not quite
Prime Minister yet.
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May need to get some
others on side first.
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Our system can be
a little complicated,
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oldest parliamentary
democracy and all that.
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Oh, I... I wish I could terminate
the whole thing.
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Yup, will do. Bye-bye.
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'Sadiq Aman Khan,
the Labour Party candidate. 22,038.'
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Yes, I heard what I said.
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'That is a commanding
result for Sadiq Khan.'
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'He's increased his vote by 4,000...'
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Oh, this isn't going to plan.
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'..which in the London
climate is amazing.'
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Shit!
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'Can David Cameron pave
the way to Number 10?
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'Well, we're just taxiing
down the runway now.
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'The Prime Minister did come
down the plane to speak to us
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'and I have to say he was
pretty upbeat.
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'Reasons to hope, grounds for
fear for David Cameron tonight.'
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Thank you, everyone,
thank you.
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'lt's Millbank,
on the north bank of the Thames,
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'the irony only being that it
used to be Labour Towers.'
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Most of the results are in.
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'What if Gordon Brown tried to cling on?
It's still possible to get things done,
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'but the only thing certain would
be a great deal of uncertainty.'
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'We're able now to go back
to Sheffield,
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'where Nick Clegg is still waiting
the result of his count.'
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'And here's his problem.
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'The Lib Dems increased
their share of the votes overall,
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'but, because of the way
the voting system works,
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'they have actually
lost seats in the House.
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'You can understand
their frustration.'
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Yeah.
Well, I'm sorry again, Lembit.
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Yeah. Excuse me, will you?
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Hello?
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Paul, erm, yes, I'm...
I am so sorry.
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'This is the
exit result from...'
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Nick.
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Sorry, Paddy.
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'I know what you're feeling.'
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I've felt it myself many times.
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Our best chance ever. Sorry.
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Why on earth are you sorry?
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'I feel so stupid.'
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Buying into all that...hype.
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None of it was real..
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'Listen, Nick,'
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it was a fantastic campaign.
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And it's shit that it wasn't
reflected in the number of seats.
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'But that's why
we campaign for reform.'
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'Remember,'
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it's a hung Parliament, Nick.
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'Yeah, OK.'
Our voice can still be heard.
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Yeah. You're right.
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'It's decision time for the party
leaders. We now find ourselves in
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'uncharted political territory. This
morning, all eyes will be on them
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'to see what their next
steps will be.'
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KNOCK ON DOOR
George? George.
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KNOCK ON DOOR
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Hmm, what's wrong with your hair?
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Despite everything being
in our favour...
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..I still couldn't do it.
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There's still something
that scares people.
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Mind you, those old loyalists
on the right, they scare me, so...
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We could always get a momentum
going before the dust settles
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and form a minority now.
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But you don't think we should?
No. Ah, good.
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Neither do I.
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So...let's tum this
into an opportunity.
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If we ally with the Lib Dems, we'll
be forced to move the party centre.
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Making us more electable for 2015.
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What, by them taking the credit
for the fuzzy warm stuff
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and us the blame for the cuts?
Hmm, brilliant(!)
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Or, this way...
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we can share the blame.
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If anything, they get more of it.
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People expect us to be ruthless.
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They'll be seen as traitors.
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We need the Shadow Cabinet.
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Good morning.
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How are you feeling, please, david?
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Paddy.
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Mmm? Uh...David.
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I'm worried about Nick,
he's in a bad place.
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Sheffield?
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I mean emotionally.
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He's in one of those
dark moods he gets in.
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Not surprised.
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I can't think of a more tortuous
situation for the electorate
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to have put us in.
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Not giving Labour enough for us
to easily go with them,
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not giving the Tories enough
to toddle off on their own.
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But what about going with
the Tories?
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It would be complete heresy.
They'd string us up.
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So, Cameron...
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Cameron will claim that
it's his right to govern.
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So we have to offer
a strong alternative...
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a coalition with the Liberals.
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Alternative?
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There's...
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Well, they, they don't add up,
do they?
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Labour and the Lib Dems won't
make over 50% of the House.
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Peter, you've been all over
the airwaves talking us up.
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Yeah, as a way of going out on
a high, not clinging on to power.
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With all their extra money -
double what we had -
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they still only got 53%
of the popular vote.
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That's nearly 70%
who voted against them.
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We have a moral duty
to begin talks with Clegg.
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Harriet.
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There are risks, yes, of course.
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But I couldn't, in my heart of
hearts, go back to my constituents
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and say there was a chance to stop
the Tories and I didn't take it.
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All right.
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But let's be discreet.
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Whoa, whoa, hold on.
It's not that simple, is it?
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There's, um, "the rules.”
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'There's a reason why
they call him God...
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'and it's not just
cos of his initials.'
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Good morning, sir.
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Gus O'Donnell. Cabinet Secretary.
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D-Day, everyone. Right.
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His helpful guide to negotiation.
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Road-tested every possible scenario
to within an inch of its life.
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So, it's Scenario 4.
"Failure to form a government.”
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Our worst case scenario. We couldn't
see how the Tories would agree
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to voting reform and the Lib Dems
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couldn't join the coalition without
it. So, reality check.
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If the markets open on Monday
and we don't have a government
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they'll begin selling our debt.
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Well, let's get back to Number 10,
then - before they lock us out.
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So, in the shortest possible time
British politics is going to have to
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grow up and do something
it hasn't done in peace time
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in over 70 years - work together.
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PHONE RINGS
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Hello, Peter.
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Gus, we're coming in.
You're what?
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Gordon's almost at the gates,
we're following him.
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'Peter, just wait a minute.
This is the seat of Government.
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'You are not officially
the Government any more.'
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You cannot use Downing Street
for party purposes.
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Gordon's still Prime Minister.
Technically. He...
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Not technically. Actually.
Right, right...fine.
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The sitting PM can enter through the
front. I can't stress how confusing
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it would be to his party aides
to do the same.
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Come to the Cabinet Office.
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Fucking civil servants.
We're going to have to break in.
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Toodle-oo.
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REPORTERS CLAMOUR
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Where have they gone?
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Didn't think we'd see
the old place again.
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COMPUTER BEEPS
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Can't log on to my account.
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Me neither.
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Ah, yes, urn...
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00:16:52,835 --> 00:16:56,021
Well, we've, um, we've deleted you.
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It's a new term, new Government.
Not yet. Bloody hell!
318
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Well, as you're no longer
technically... Oh, come on.
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What are we fannying about at?
Let's bowl up to Number 10 -
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"Keys, please. You lot, piss off!"
321
00:17:10,162 --> 00:17:12,950
All right, all right.'
'I agree. Pat's right.'
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Something happened last night, OK?
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People want something different.
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'Ken Clarke here and I concur.
Do you hear me?'
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Oh, shit the bed.
326
00:17:23,528 --> 00:17:26,247
This, you're not going to take
the party with you.
327
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You think they want to get into bed
with the Lib Dems
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and start hugging whatever
Lib Dems like to hug - trees?
329
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Europeans.
Exactly.
330
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We couldn't be further apart
on energy, crime, schools.
331
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That's not completely true.
332
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We went through their manifesto,
a small team of us,
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to see if there were
overlaps and there are.
334
00:17:48,637 --> 00:17:49,854
You've been planning this?
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MALE REPORTER: 'All eyes on Mr Clegg
right now and what decision
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'he will make, but we are being told
that he will sit down and think
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'long and hard about who he wants
to jump into bed with. And even when
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'he's made that decision, it then
has to be put to the party.
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00:18:06,437 --> 00:18:08,758
'This becomes quite a
convoluted process...'
340
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We'll be... We'll be making
a statement shortly. Thank you.
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REPORTERS CLAMOUR
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Imagine what it would be like
if we'd actually won seats.
343
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Have Cameron or Brown
said anything yet?
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Crazy as it sounds, I think they
might actually be waiting for us.
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We... We need to use this then,
right?
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If we can get real reform
on the agenda,
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we'd never have to find ourselves
in this position ever again.
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The question is,
assuming they're willing...
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who with?
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Tories won't touch reform
with a barge pole.
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Labour might not have
the numbers to deliver it.
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We're between a rock and a...
sodding hard place.
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GPS: 'In 100 yards turn right.'
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00:19:02,838 --> 00:19:08,641
Look, let's just say it, you and me
now, while we have the chance.
355
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Will our lot ever agree to do
a deal with the Tories?
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It'll be difficult.
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Maybe impossible.
358
00:19:18,236 --> 00:19:20,307
What's more difficult
than Gordon Brown?
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We need to step up.
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Put ourselves in the game.
361
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BROWN: We need to get on to them
straightaway.
362
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We can't be too keen.
It's like flirting.
363
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Desperate isn't sexy
when you're flirting.
364
00:19:38,710 --> 00:19:41,680
There's just no way the Liberals
will go with the Tories.
365
00:19:41,698 --> 00:19:45,475
Whatever they've said, it goes
against every principle they hold.
366
00:19:45,484 --> 00:19:48,977
I'll text Vince and Menzies.
Er, text?
367
00:19:48,988 --> 00:19:51,946
OK, look, can we just try to,
um...
368
00:19:51,948 --> 00:19:56,317
You should be approaching other
parties through...formal channels.
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00:19:56,338 --> 00:19:59,069
Gordon, I know it sounds petty
but, please,
370
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you need you to call them the
Liberal Democrats, not the Liberals.
371
00:20:01,759 --> 00:20:04,057
Oh, for the love...!
You know what I mean.
372
00:20:04,068 --> 00:20:07,538
I know, but it pisses them off. At
least try to get their name right.
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FEMALE REPORTER: 'The man everyone
wants to speak to this morning...'
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Clegg's arriving back.
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00:20:14,484 --> 00:20:18,364
'..he hasn't said whether he would
support Conservatives or Labour...'
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REPORTERS CLAMOUR
377
00:20:26,763 --> 00:20:31,121
Er, thank you for coming in
such small numbers
378
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'to, um, Cowley Street this morning.
379
00:20:33,902 --> 00:20:38,351
'Last night was a disappointment
for the Liberal Democrats.
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'even though more people voted for
us than ever before, even though
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we had higher proportion
of the vote than ever before,
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'we have returned to Parliament
with fewer MPs than before.
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00:20:48,849 --> 00:20:50,999
'As I've always said,
whichever party gets'
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the most votes, and the most seats,
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if not an absolute majority, has the
first right to seek to govern
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'by reaching out to other parties.
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00:21:00,619 --> 00:21:03,896
'And it seems this morning, that
it's the Conservative Party that has
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00:21:03,926 --> 00:21:07,373
'more votes and more seats,
though not an absolute majority.
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'But I repeat again my assurance'
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that whatever happens in the coming
hours and days and weeks,
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I will continue to argue
for the extensive real reforms
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that we need to fix
our broken electoral system.
393
00:21:21,170 --> 00:21:22,456
Thank you very, very much.
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REPORTERS CLAMOUR
395
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That was a clear offer.
396
00:21:29,546 --> 00:21:32,732
He wants to work with us.
So...
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ELECTRONIC VOICE: 'Lift going down.'
398
00:21:34,489 --> 00:21:35,888
..what then?
399
00:21:35,892 --> 00:21:37,303
Let's go for it.
400
00:21:38,816 --> 00:21:40,796
Right.
'Ground floor.'
401
00:21:40,804 --> 00:21:42,886
Let the games begin.
402
00:21:46,726 --> 00:21:48,455
PHONE BEEPS
403
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Text from Cameron's side.
404
00:21:51,319 --> 00:21:54,016
They're making a speech
at 2.30 and, I quote,
405
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'We may find it interesting.”
Right, well...
406
00:21:57,754 --> 00:21:59,916
Yeah, well, just hold on.
407
00:21:59,936 --> 00:22:02,746
I know you said what you had to say
out there but let's not forget
408
00:22:02,751 --> 00:22:05,823
our natural ally is Labour.
409
00:22:05,829 --> 00:22:07,570
We're a centre-left party.
410
00:22:07,547 --> 00:22:11,279
Yes, I hear that but, um,
do the numbers work?
411
00:22:11,273 --> 00:22:14,664
lt's the only option
our members will accept.
412
00:22:14,691 --> 00:22:17,183
And you've got to get it past them.
413
00:22:18,966 --> 00:22:21,003
Yes, you're right.
414
00:22:21,016 --> 00:22:23,940
Um, we need to make sure
we keep everyone onside.
415
00:22:29,983 --> 00:22:31,599
PHONE BEEPS
416
00:22:31,581 --> 00:22:33,538
Text from Danny Alexander.
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00:22:33,548 --> 00:22:37,360
He says not to take that to heart,
they still want to talk to us.
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00:22:37,388 --> 00:22:39,561
Shit! Cameron's about to speak.
419
00:23:00,646 --> 00:23:02,740
Good afternoon, everybody.
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Britain voted for change
yesterday.
421
00:23:05,799 --> 00:23:09,269
'But it also voted for a new
politics.
422
00:23:09,271 --> 00:23:11,877
'It did not vote for party
political bickering,
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00:23:11,887 --> 00:23:15,084
'grandstanding and point scoring.
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00:23:15,068 --> 00:23:17,765
'Our country's problems
are too serious.
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00:23:17,799 --> 00:23:20,450
'They are too urgent for that.
426
00:23:20,425 --> 00:23:23,372
'So we must all rise
Ito this occasion.
427
00:23:23,360 --> 00:23:25,863
'We must show Leadership!
428
00:23:25,871 --> 00:23:27,703
Nick Clegg has said
429
00:23:27,716 --> 00:23:30,663
'that because the Conservative Party
won the most votes,
430
00:23:30,653 --> 00:23:34,044
'and the most seats in this
election, we should have the chance'
431
00:23:34,052 --> 00:23:37,545
to form a government.
And I thank him for that.
432
00:23:40,834 --> 00:23:43,110
So I want to make a big,
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00:23:43,114 --> 00:23:47,392
open and comprehensive offer
to the Liberal Democrats.
434
00:23:49,691 --> 00:23:54,572
'I want us to work together...'
Good God! what the fuck is he doing?!
435
00:23:54,578 --> 00:23:57,422
Jesus Christ!
'..our deep social problems...'
436
00:23:57,412 --> 00:24:01,360
He's bottled it. He admitted he
didn't win. Lost all authority.
437
00:24:01,370 --> 00:24:03,225
'Let me explain.'
No, no.
438
00:24:03,206 --> 00:24:05,709
I think he may have just done
something brilliant.
439
00:24:05,706 --> 00:24:08,789
He's trying to be
the voice of change.
440
00:24:08,796 --> 00:24:11,402
'..of course, there are policy
disagreements between us,
441
00:24:11,404 --> 00:24:15,978
'many of which were highlighted
in those television debates...'
442
00:24:17,162 --> 00:24:19,051
Worst thing is to be left with...
443
00:24:19,096 --> 00:24:22,543
'We win the most votes for
the first time in 13 years
444
00:24:22,560 --> 00:24:26,258
'and that wet blanket hasn't got
the balls to go it alone!'
445
00:24:26,270 --> 00:24:29,763
Yeah, yeah... We'd better not offer
them anything on electoral reform.
446
00:24:29,779 --> 00:24:35,081
Of course not, look, this is
a game-changer. Get on board.
447
00:24:35,099 --> 00:24:37,284
PHONE DISCONNECTS
448
00:24:37,290 --> 00:24:40,544
Game-changer. Everything's
a game-changer these days!
449
00:24:40,559 --> 00:24:42,880
The new logo's a game-changer.
450
00:24:42,865 --> 00:24:45,368
My left ball's a fucking
game-changer!
451
00:24:47,679 --> 00:24:50,944
DIAL TONE
452
00:24:50,939 --> 00:24:54,842
Remember, it's him who has
everything to lose, not you.
453
00:24:54,851 --> 00:24:58,572
So make sure we set
the agenda, right?
454
00:24:58,574 --> 00:25:00,201
'Hello?'
455
00:25:00,190 --> 00:25:02,955
David, it's...it's Nick.
Hi, Nick.
456
00:25:02,965 --> 00:25:05,764
Thank you for the sentiment
in your speech this morning.
457
00:25:05,775 --> 00:25:08,187
I hope you feel that was
reciprocated in what
458
00:25:08,180 --> 00:25:11,343
I said this afternoon! Er,
absolutely, yes. Thank you.'
459
00:25:11,347 --> 00:25:16,035
We... We wanted to float the idea
of starting straight away.
460
00:25:16,053 --> 00:25:17,475
'Tonight.'
461
00:25:18,765 --> 00:25:22,690
Oh, um... We thought perhaps
both sides would be
462
00:25:22,717 --> 00:25:26,187
'reasonably exhausted. Most of our
lot haven't slept in days.'
463
00:25:26,202 --> 00:25:29,900
We think it's important to show
the world that we mean business.
464
00:25:35,594 --> 00:25:36,891
Let's do it.
465
00:25:38,641 --> 00:25:40,700
Good.
466
00:25:40,719 --> 00:25:43,427
The three venues we're offering are
here at the Cabinet Office,
467
00:25:43,448 --> 00:25:46,076
Admiralty House, on The Mall,
and a room in Portcullis House.
468
00:25:46,058 --> 00:25:47,605
'We're first to pick?'
469
00:25:47,602 --> 00:25:51,209
'In that case, Cabinet Office,
please. Oh, and, er, it might be
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00:25:51,242 --> 00:25:54,485
useful to offer the Lib Dems some
face-to-face briefings
471
00:25:54,472 --> 00:25:59,080
about the state of the finances,
all that. Right. Focus their minds.
472
00:25:59,065 --> 00:26:01,022
'Good? Bye-bye.'
473
00:26:02,774 --> 00:26:04,742
Er, I'm going to need copies of
this.
474
00:26:04,755 --> 00:26:09,215
Most expensive paper we have, nice
cover, embossed, the whole shebang.
475
00:26:11,201 --> 00:26:14,171
Can you get a deal today?
Can you get a deal today?
476
00:26:14,157 --> 00:26:18,378
I was taught, in any game of poker,
you play the man, not the cards.
477
00:26:18,383 --> 00:26:21,011
REPORTERS CLAMOUR
478
00:26:21,029 --> 00:26:23,543
Laws. He's basically a Tory, anyway.
479
00:26:23,528 --> 00:26:27,795
Almost got him to cross the floor
once. Easy-peasy Lib Dem squeezy.
480
00:26:27,798 --> 00:26:29,345
REPORTERS CLAMOUR
481
00:26:29,359 --> 00:26:31,828
Danny Alexander. Scottish.
482
00:26:31,825 --> 00:26:34,874
Shit. Oxford grad.
Oh, better.
483
00:26:34,899 --> 00:26:37,402
Huhne. Leadership candidate.
484
00:26:37,454 --> 00:26:41,027
Some marital difficulties,
apparently.
485
00:26:41,032 --> 00:26:46,015
Who's Stunell? No idea.
Party man, grass roots.
486
00:26:46,026 --> 00:26:48,848
They won't be doing this
with us, will they?
487
00:26:48,859 --> 00:26:50,714
Hague. Yorkshire. Bald.
488
00:26:50,746 --> 00:26:53,329
I think we know who
William Hague is.
489
00:26:53,357 --> 00:26:56,281
Letwin. Not to be underestimated.
490
00:26:56,290 --> 00:26:59,089
Look, I know everyone probably
expects us to be led by the nose
491
00:26:59,066 --> 00:27:02,400
in all this, so, yes, we have to
stick to our guns, but...
492
00:27:02,386 --> 00:27:04,696
Course we have to stick to our guns.
493
00:27:04,720 --> 00:27:07,530
Exactly. But l still think
there's an opportunity here
494
00:27:07,546 --> 00:27:10,288
to bring in a more mature,
European style of politics.
495
00:27:10,294 --> 00:27:14,219
Flexible and open. So, highlight
the policy cross-overs.
496
00:27:14,266 --> 00:27:17,918
For what it's worth, I mean,
that's all. But make sure you do.
497
00:27:17,908 --> 00:27:20,866
Well, we've got plenty to work with.
498
00:27:20,878 --> 00:27:25,509
Good Lord, the last time I saw
that it was a sheet of A4...
499
00:27:25,495 --> 00:27:28,704
You have been preparing
for this, haven't you?
500
00:27:28,713 --> 00:27:31,011
OK, I think we've got everything.
501
00:27:31,022 --> 00:27:33,093
We'll be in touch as soon as
we have something.
502
00:27:35,041 --> 00:27:36,577
Paddy...
503
00:27:36,593 --> 00:27:39,517
we're not going to throw the baby
out with the bath water. All right?
504
00:27:39,544 --> 00:27:41,945
You... You have to trust us.
505
00:27:51,103 --> 00:27:52,855
After you.
506
00:27:52,869 --> 00:27:55,668
This way, gentlemen.
Thank you, William.
507
00:27:59,525 --> 00:28:01,607
Welcome, gentlemen.
508
00:28:01,657 --> 00:28:05,309
I and my team are here to support
you in any way that you need.
509
00:28:05,300 --> 00:28:09,328
And, er, to which end, I'd like
to offer some in-depth briefings
510
00:28:09,342 --> 00:28:12,505
from the Bank of England
and the Treasury
511
00:28:12,527 --> 00:28:17,089
so that you're aware how important
it is that, one way or another...
512
00:28:17,123 --> 00:28:20,707
a decision is reached.
Oh, I, um...
513
00:28:20,710 --> 00:28:23,748
I don't think we want to feel like
we're getting bounced into something
514
00:28:23,765 --> 00:28:27,133
under pressure. Well, I'll, er...
I'll just set these down here
515
00:28:27,145 --> 00:28:29,637
in case you wish to peruse.
516
00:28:33,250 --> 00:28:35,696
And, er, I'll be here
to take minutes.
517
00:28:35,681 --> 00:28:38,582
Will these minutes be made
public after?
518
00:28:38,593 --> 00:28:41,574
Freedom of information, you know.
519
00:28:41,591 --> 00:28:47,940
I wonder if it would be best if
we were, um, left alone, if so.
520
00:28:47,919 --> 00:28:50,616
I agree. Probably best.
521
00:28:50,626 --> 00:28:53,982
Well, just to say, er, without
meaning to hurry you
522
00:28:54,015 --> 00:28:55,301
at an unfair pace,
523
00:28:55,324 --> 00:28:58,692
every day without an outcome
will lead to greater uncertainty.
524
00:29:00,680 --> 00:29:03,058
The world is watching, gentlemen.
525
00:29:03,082 --> 00:29:04,618
And it's waiting.
526
00:29:08,550 --> 00:29:11,906
DIAL TONE
527
00:29:11,926 --> 00:29:13,997
Gordon.
'Hi, Paddy.'
528
00:29:13,991 --> 00:29:17,063
I think I can get Nick to
talk to you at the same time.
529
00:29:17,044 --> 00:29:20,036
'Well, I'm pleased to hear it.
lt's only right.'
530
00:29:20,020 --> 00:29:23,923
Well, you know us older lot,
we've got past form with you guys.
531
00:29:23,933 --> 00:29:26,550
But I have to warn you,
the younger ones...
532
00:29:27,852 --> 00:29:32,335
Well, they're not quite as
ideologically constrained,
533
00:29:32,351 --> 00:29:35,491
shall we say. But leave it with me.
534
00:29:37,606 --> 00:29:39,961
Oh, look, Paddy, I have to be
straight with you.
535
00:29:39,985 --> 00:29:43,580
The prospect of not having to
work with Brown...
536
00:29:43,618 --> 00:29:45,438
it is sort of a relief.
537
00:29:45,457 --> 00:29:47,619
Just have a chat.
538
00:29:49,274 --> 00:29:51,356
'Listen to what he's got to say.'
539
00:29:51,335 --> 00:29:53,190
Try not to talk down to him.
540
00:29:53,221 --> 00:29:56,361
And, for the love of God,
it's the Liberal Democrats.
541
00:29:56,385 --> 00:29:59,639
Oh, and, er, smile.
542
00:30:04,661 --> 00:30:06,971
Nick.
Hello, Gordon.
543
00:30:07,015 --> 00:30:11,532
'Congratulations on the campaign.
You presented yourself very well.'
544
00:30:11,545 --> 00:30:15,015
But look, Nick, I appreciate that
you're speaking to the Conservatives
545
00:30:15,031 --> 00:30:19,081
but I think this presents us
with a historic opportunity
546
00:30:19,099 --> 00:30:22,717
for a centre-left
progressive coalition.
547
00:30:22,734 --> 00:30:24,099
Sounds like he's reading this.
548
00:30:24,127 --> 00:30:27,040
"Look, whatever the Tories are
offering, you know we can beat it.'
549
00:30:27,033 --> 00:30:28,785
The difference is we believe it.
550
00:30:28,798 --> 00:30:31,847
I hear you, Gordon, but how do we
convince the public that the second
551
00:30:31,861 --> 00:30:34,478
and third party... Look, Nick...
..has a mandate?
552
00:30:34,502 --> 00:30:39,406
We have more than... We have more
than half the vote between us.
553
00:30:39,420 --> 00:30:44,836
That's more than half the country
who voted against Tory cuts. Now...
554
00:30:44,848 --> 00:30:48,057
I think our two teams
should meet soon.
555
00:30:48,043 --> 00:30:50,637
Just so you know what your options
are from both sides, yes?
556
00:30:50,641 --> 00:30:52,063
OK, well...
557
00:30:55,242 --> 00:30:57,609
..let's look into that.
'Because the thing is, Nick,'
558
00:30:57,622 --> 00:31:01,013
you and I, if we both lead
our parties respectively
559
00:31:01,043 --> 00:31:04,707
'into this new idea, we can achieve
something truly magnificent.
560
00:31:04,709 --> 00:31:06,814
'You and I, if we both achieve...'
561
00:31:06,801 --> 00:31:09,850
Right, now there are clear
policy crossovers between us.
562
00:31:09,859 --> 00:31:14,638
So, here is an 11 page document
563
00:31:14,644 --> 00:31:16,521
to begin with.
564
00:31:19,587 --> 00:31:23,171
Oh, well, that's...prepared.
565
00:31:23,186 --> 00:31:27,100
We want to make this work. So...
566
00:31:27,100 --> 00:31:30,695
Perhaps we could talk about
what we do agree on first.
567
00:31:30,701 --> 00:31:34,103
Sound good? Yes, that sounds like
ia good idea to me.
568
00:31:34,148 --> 00:31:36,617
I take it that excludes Europe,
then?
569
00:31:36,627 --> 00:31:40,336
Right. Although it is a bridge
we'll have to cross at some point.
570
00:31:40,349 --> 00:31:43,853
Our key pillars are cutting
the lower rate of tax.
571
00:31:43,839 --> 00:31:46,445
Cutting tax? We can work with that.
572
00:31:46,460 --> 00:31:48,952
A pupil premium for schools.
A greener economy.
573
00:31:48,965 --> 00:31:51,798
And then, of course...
574
00:31:51,796 --> 00:31:53,207
voting reform.
575
00:31:54,885 --> 00:31:57,468
Well, as you know, there's zero
appetite for doing away with
576
00:31:57,499 --> 00:31:59,342
first past the post from us.
577
00:32:01,413 --> 00:32:06,135
A big offer on voting reform is going
to be a red line for us. Hmm.
578
00:32:06,157 --> 00:32:09,263
Is it just me or is it getting
terribly hot in here?
579
00:32:10,785 --> 00:32:14,722
Is that all they asked for?
Why aren't they asking for more?
580
00:32:14,763 --> 00:32:18,097
I don't think they've quite clocked
yet that it's us who need them.
581
00:32:18,090 --> 00:32:19,785
Well, let's hope it stays that way.
582
00:32:19,770 --> 00:32:24,105
There is one obvious roadblock
to a deal, though. Voting reform.
583
00:32:24,123 --> 00:32:26,717
We can't give it and they
won't budge without it.
584
00:32:26,730 --> 00:32:28,596
Well, maybe they're bluffing.
585
00:32:28,575 --> 00:32:30,896
Seeing how much they can
squeeze out of us.
586
00:32:30,930 --> 00:32:34,048
Labour will offer it to them.
Well, they're not talking to Labour.
587
00:32:34,043 --> 00:32:35,681
They're talking to us.
588
00:32:39,648 --> 00:32:42,026
They say they want to do a deal.
589
00:32:42,077 --> 00:32:44,637
Lib Dem policies becoming law.
590
00:32:44,635 --> 00:32:46,603
And Cabinet posts maybe, too.
591
00:32:46,618 --> 00:32:50,316
You could be up for something big.
Education Maybe Home Sec.
592
00:32:50,352 --> 00:32:52,935
And what...? What do they want in
return?
593
00:32:55,692 --> 00:32:57,080
The biggest thing.
594
00:32:58,826 --> 00:33:01,227
To begin cuts this year.
595
00:33:01,237 --> 00:33:05,162
Six billion. We campaigned against
that. It could damage the recovery.
596
00:33:05,177 --> 00:33:08,215
We campaigned against because that's
the luxury of the third party,
597
00:33:08,241 --> 00:33:11,063
isn't it? But now we're being
offered some real responsibility.
598
00:33:11,052 --> 00:33:12,941
We might have to look more...
599
00:33:12,938 --> 00:33:15,100
responsibly at the finances.
600
00:33:15,097 --> 00:33:18,397
Which, as we've been made aware,
are not good.
601
00:33:18,406 --> 00:33:21,546
It means very few of our spending
policies will pass.
602
00:33:23,616 --> 00:33:24,833
Tuition fees.
603
00:33:26,243 --> 00:33:29,281
Well, perhaps some things are more
important. If we can change
604
00:33:29,286 --> 00:33:32,256
the whole democratic process so that
it's fairer... 'More important?"
605
00:33:32,260 --> 00:33:34,831
..then we can achieve so much more
in the longer run. Paddy...
606
00:33:34,812 --> 00:33:37,600
we all toed the party line on this
publicly, but some of us have been
607
00:33:37,624 --> 00:33:40,537
trying to change it for ages. Oh,
come on, Nick. It was a key pledge!
608
00:33:40,556 --> 00:33:43,628
We can never be a credible party
of power with something as huge
609
00:33:43,610 --> 00:33:45,669
and unaffordable as this,
not the way things are.
610
00:33:45,688 --> 00:33:47,429
Even if it's the right thing to do?
611
00:33:47,436 --> 00:33:50,076
Is it right for those who can't
afford an expensive education
612
00:33:50,072 --> 00:33:53,235
to subsidise those who can? That
isn't the argument and you know it.
613
00:33:53,244 --> 00:33:55,736
Read the reports, Paddy.
There is no money!
614
00:34:03,732 --> 00:34:06,008
FEMALE REPORTER: 'As we enter
a third day of negotiation
615
00:34:06,011 --> 00:34:09,276
'between the political parties,
with little sign of an agreement,
616
00:34:09,261 --> 00:34:11,582
'this morning will see
all three leaders
617
00:34:11,616 --> 00:34:14,734
'present at the commemorations
to mark VE Day.'
618
00:34:29,716 --> 00:34:32,538
I appreciate this is delicate...
619
00:34:32,556 --> 00:34:37,221
but the precedent dictates the
Prime Minister lays the first wreath.
620
00:34:37,232 --> 00:34:42,033
An appropriate gesture may be all
three of you laying one together,
621
00:34:42,032 --> 00:34:43,443
under the circumstances.
622
00:34:49,668 --> 00:34:50,760
Right.
623
00:35:10,890 --> 00:35:12,153
God, he's coming over.
624
00:35:13,825 --> 00:35:15,532
Brown's going over.
625
00:35:15,543 --> 00:35:18,296
Hell's teeth, what's he doing?
626
00:35:19,464 --> 00:35:20,932
Nick, hi.
Gordon.
627
00:35:20,948 --> 00:35:24,077
Look, don't be nervous about these
things, you'll get used to them.
628
00:35:24,088 --> 00:35:25,931
But look, about our chat...
629
00:35:25,937 --> 00:35:27,894
Gordon, I'm, I'm not sure now is...
630
00:35:27,904 --> 00:35:32,603
Of course, but I wanted to stress,
again, cross-party talks, I think,
631
00:35:32,614 --> 00:35:35,675
is the best option for the count
given the pressing financial...
632
00:35:35,664 --> 00:35:37,189
Gordon.
633
00:35:37,215 --> 00:35:38,376
David.
David.
634
00:35:38,362 --> 00:35:39,784
Nick.
635
00:35:39,801 --> 00:35:42,361
Nick.
636
00:35:42,340 --> 00:35:43,614
Gordon.
637
00:35:53,473 --> 00:35:56,841
FEMALE REPORTER: 'Protestors have
gathered outside a Liberal Democrat
638
00:35:56,854 --> 00:36:00,768
'Party meeting today calling for
reform of the electoral system...'
639
00:36:00,790 --> 00:36:03,703
I've arranged to see Cameron.
You lot...
640
00:36:05,564 --> 00:36:07,441
..talk to Labour.
641
00:36:07,431 --> 00:36:10,685
I told Brown we'd get our teams
together. God, really?
642
00:36:10,696 --> 00:36:13,222
It'll help keep our side onside.
643
00:36:13,207 --> 00:36:15,608
Just hear them out, that's all.
644
00:36:15,623 --> 00:36:20,754
Well, at least it might appease
this lot. Something needs to.
645
00:36:20,772 --> 00:36:24,128
How am I going to meet Cameron
discreetly with that going on?
646
00:36:24,140 --> 00:36:25,767
So, who's on their team?
647
00:36:25,777 --> 00:36:29,315
Mandelson and Adonis,
two peers of the realm no less.
648
00:36:29,335 --> 00:36:31,099
Ed Miliband and Ed Balls.
649
00:36:31,114 --> 00:36:33,094
Well, two Eds are better than one.
650
00:36:33,084 --> 00:36:35,507
See pictures of the Lib Dems
protesting?
651
00:36:35,520 --> 00:36:38,308
Even their own members don't
want them talking to the Tories.
652
00:36:38,319 --> 00:36:41,744
Well, that would be true if they
actually were their own members.
653
00:36:43,142 --> 00:36:45,554
Labour Party workers - we sent them.
654
00:36:48,159 --> 00:36:49,456
Jesus, Peter.
655
00:36:50,987 --> 00:36:53,740
So, are we going to talk strategy,
for in there?
656
00:36:53,763 --> 00:36:57,438
No. We know what we're doing.
We'll just wing it.
657
00:37:05,632 --> 00:37:06,952
Nice to see you.
658
00:37:06,931 --> 00:37:08,569
GENERAL GREETINGS
659
00:37:14,691 --> 00:37:17,638
So, how would you like to proceed?
660
00:37:19,279 --> 00:37:23,136
Well, I, I think we just
get talking, right?
661
00:37:23,121 --> 00:37:25,169
Do you have a proposal or...?
662
00:37:34,587 --> 00:37:38,603
Well, our questions would be over
how viable a coalition could be,
663
00:37:38,618 --> 00:37:41,235
given the numbers and the,
er, public mood.
664
00:37:41,240 --> 00:37:43,959
Oh? What's the public mood?
665
00:37:45,380 --> 00:37:48,657
The fact is our views
on Europe are the same,
666
00:37:48,671 --> 00:37:53,029
on the House of Lords it's the same,
the deficit... Actually...
667
00:37:53,069 --> 00:37:56,403
Actually we've revised
our view on that. Wait. What?
668
00:37:56,421 --> 00:37:59,812
We shared a platform denouncing
that policy. What's changed?
669
00:37:59,838 --> 00:38:02,978
We should get Vince and Alistair
together later, thrash it out.
670
00:38:02,981 --> 00:38:06,144
Well, we've Nick's authority
to negotiate on policy now.
671
00:38:06,134 --> 00:38:08,091
Here, today.
672
00:38:08,107 --> 00:38:11,259
You do have that authority?
673
00:38:11,272 --> 00:38:12,785
Of course.
674
00:38:14,181 --> 00:38:15,626
Within reason.
675
00:38:18,173 --> 00:38:20,130
'I mean, they got 59 seats.'
676
00:38:20,141 --> 00:38:24,362
We're four times the size and being
spoken to like the junior party.
677
00:38:33,997 --> 00:38:35,931
HELICOPTER OVERHEAD
678
00:39:09,450 --> 00:39:11,214
..I've said this to him before.
679
00:39:11,197 --> 00:39:13,711
Nick. Everything all right?
Bit of ducking and diving.
680
00:39:13,723 --> 00:39:17,421
But, er, so I... I think
we're through here.
681
00:39:17,425 --> 00:39:19,621
After you.
Right.
682
00:39:21,383 --> 00:39:24,307
It's a bit like putting two pandas
together in a zoo, innit?
683
00:39:24,315 --> 00:39:25,635
See if they get it on.
684
00:39:28,031 --> 00:39:32,730
I just thought, um, as we're all
going to be working together, um...
685
00:39:32,765 --> 00:39:35,666
you and I really need to
get along, too, I suppose.
686
00:39:35,672 --> 00:39:37,982
Yes, yes, yes, of course.
687
00:39:37,971 --> 00:39:41,009
We're not from all that far away,
are we? You grew up in...
688
00:39:41,029 --> 00:39:43,305
Er, Chalfont St Giles.
Yeah. Buckinghamshire.
689
00:39:43,333 --> 00:39:46,906
And, and you were... Peasemore.
Little place just down the road.
690
00:39:46,945 --> 00:39:50,893
And I suppose Westminster School
isn't a world apart from Eton.
691
00:39:50,905 --> 00:39:54,671
Chapel at 8am, come hell or high
water, all that. God, don't.
692
00:39:54,686 --> 00:39:56,211
So...
693
00:39:56,235 --> 00:40:00,160
Look, um, I'm sure you have
people saying that, um,
694
00:40:00,157 --> 00:40:05,391
politically you and I are all square
pegs and round holes, but, um...
695
00:40:05,437 --> 00:40:09,874
Well, I hope you've clocked my
efforts to make a progressive shift
696
00:40:09,846 --> 00:40:11,837
in the party. Compassion.
697
00:40:11,821 --> 00:40:16,520
Just and financially responsible
compassion, which I don't think
698
00:40:16,533 --> 00:40:18,911
is a million miles away from
some of your own positions.
699
00:40:18,918 --> 00:40:22,434
Well, we're a part?
of diverse views.
700
00:40:22,446 --> 00:40:25,575
It's important I accommodate
those in any agreement.
701
00:40:25,580 --> 00:40:28,299
Absolutely. And, to that end,
Cabinet posts.
702
00:40:28,309 --> 00:40:31,688
We were thinking of offering
your lot, say, five or six.
703
00:40:31,713 --> 00:40:33,875
Naturally, we'd need to
find you a Department,
704
00:40:33,903 --> 00:40:38,921
assuming you want a brief. And in
terms of your title, though...
705
00:40:38,924 --> 00:40:43,794
I think, you know,
we just commit, to you,
706
00:40:43,810 --> 00:40:45,665
as our Deputy Prime Minister.
707
00:40:51,059 --> 00:40:52,652
Deputy Prime Minister.
708
00:40:55,517 --> 00:40:56,894
Deputy PM?
709
00:40:58,774 --> 00:41:02,472
I think he was trying to flatter me
with a title.
710
00:41:02,486 --> 00:41:05,217
And it's going to take
more than that.
711
00:41:05,205 --> 00:41:08,493
Miriam away?
Brussels.
712
00:41:08,528 --> 00:41:12,203
We need to keep it down,
by the way, kids are asleep.
713
00:41:12,223 --> 00:41:15,477
Well, there was no enthusiasm
from the Labour lot, Nick.
714
00:41:15,494 --> 00:41:17,246
Right, David?
715
00:41:17,238 --> 00:41:20,173
I mean, the body language
just wasn't there.
716
00:41:23,018 --> 00:41:24,986
You wanna know what I'm thinking?
717
00:41:26,279 --> 00:41:27,371
Yes.
718
00:41:28,828 --> 00:41:31,308
Cos I think it's what I'm thinking.
719
00:41:31,320 --> 00:41:32,606
Say it.
720
00:41:34,701 --> 00:41:36,658
We go for it.
721
00:41:36,662 --> 00:41:39,268
Fully, now, with the Tories.
722
00:41:39,280 --> 00:41:41,897
I could work with Cameron, I can.
723
00:41:41,905 --> 00:41:45,307
Labour are finished.
Well...
724
00:41:45,321 --> 00:41:48,347
there's no sign from the Tories
that they'll budge on reform.
725
00:41:48,363 --> 00:41:50,855
How do we force them on that?
726
00:41:50,864 --> 00:41:53,242
Look...
727
00:41:53,250 --> 00:41:56,788
we need to keep the Labour option
in play as long as possible.
728
00:41:56,786 --> 00:41:59,494
And get the best possible
terms from the Tories.
729
00:41:59,507 --> 00:42:01,453
You know, force their hand.
730
00:42:01,464 --> 00:42:06,368
But how do we convince the Tories,
Labour are a credible option for us?
731
00:42:06,371 --> 00:42:08,863
No-one believes you can
work with Brown.
732
00:42:12,035 --> 00:42:15,323
What if their leader wasn't Brown?
733
00:42:17,644 --> 00:42:19,908
Maybe it's the only way
to make a real difference.
734
00:42:22,635 --> 00:42:25,593
What do you mean?
Brown's a dead man walking.
735
00:42:25,607 --> 00:42:29,419
They'll replace him sooner or later.
He lost, for Christ's sake.
736
00:42:29,435 --> 00:42:30,823
So you're saying...
737
00:42:30,830 --> 00:42:34,744
I'm saying if the Labour Party
can't topple its own Leader...
738
00:42:37,177 --> 00:42:39,566
..we might have to blood
well do it for them.
739
00:42:53,904 --> 00:42:55,656
ON TV: '..from his home in Scotland,
740
00:42:55,635 --> 00:42:58,161
'where he has been spending
the weekend with his family.'
741
00:42:58,158 --> 00:43:00,559
Can't even enter
through the back door any more.
742
00:43:00,543 --> 00:43:02,614
'..or will talks with the Lib Dems
get under way?'
743
00:43:02,647 --> 00:43:04,058
PHONE RINGS
744
00:43:05,713 --> 00:43:07,306
Hello?
Gordon.
745
00:43:08,651 --> 00:43:10,847
I'm trying my bloody best here.
746
00:43:10,833 --> 00:43:13,746
But my guys say your lot
didn't even want to be there.
747
00:43:15,983 --> 00:43:17,792
What do you mean, body language?
748
00:43:17,803 --> 00:43:20,158
I don't know. How were you sat?
749
00:43:20,140 --> 00:43:23,155
What do you mean, how? My arse
on the chair, two feet on the floor.
750
00:43:23,168 --> 00:43:24,897
What, like slouched?
751
00:43:24,925 --> 00:43:27,735
Were you sat up straight?
I was sat up straight.
752
00:43:27,754 --> 00:43:29,165
I was sat up straight.
753
00:43:29,174 --> 00:43:31,996
I don't think history is going to be
decided on posture.
754
00:43:31,997 --> 00:43:32,997
Och, enough.
755
00:43:33,670 --> 00:43:36,742
I'm away to see Clegg.
I'll repair the damage myself.
756
00:43:36,722 --> 00:43:38,110
Get out the way. Oh!
757
00:43:45,027 --> 00:43:48,600
I want to avoid the press
catching me with Brown personally.
758
00:43:48,625 --> 00:43:50,229
Guilt by association and all that.
759
00:43:50,214 --> 00:43:53,514
And let's try and make sure
Brown isn't seen coming either.
760
00:44:01,603 --> 00:44:03,458
How long's this been here?
761
00:44:03,455 --> 00:44:06,493
Oh, longer than all of us.
Churchill used it during the war.
762
00:44:13,445 --> 00:44:16,142
It'll lead you all the way through
to the Ministry of Defence.
763
00:44:16,131 --> 00:44:17,530
Car will be waiting.
764
00:44:29,003 --> 00:44:30,994
Oh, God, will it ever end?
765
00:44:31,010 --> 00:44:33,388
One long fucking metaphor.
766
00:44:33,378 --> 00:44:34,595
Oh.
767
00:44:34,603 --> 00:44:36,731
Something touched my foot.
It was my foot.
768
00:44:42,127 --> 00:44:45,802
He's going to bring up me...
isn't he?
769
00:44:47,507 --> 00:44:48,975
As a barrier to a deal?
770
00:44:52,044 --> 00:44:54,547
Look, don't...
771
00:44:54,561 --> 00:44:57,064
Don't play the fool.
772
00:44:57,077 --> 00:44:59,466
I've been assuming as much
since the election began.
773
00:45:03,732 --> 00:45:06,121
It's the one card
I actually do have to play.
774
00:45:08,215 --> 00:45:09,626
To save the party.
775
00:45:13,917 --> 00:45:18,150
Well, whatever happens,
that's up to us.
776
00:45:18,164 --> 00:45:19,552
Our side.
777
00:45:21,291 --> 00:45:23,157
It's up to you when you go.
778
00:45:25,469 --> 00:45:26,766
Come on.
779
00:45:28,532 --> 00:45:30,045
Almost there.
780
00:45:41,537 --> 00:45:44,245
How do you ask a man who's been
at the centre of British politics'
781
00:45:44,249 --> 00:45:45,546
for my entire political life...
782
00:45:50,257 --> 00:45:52,316
HE SIGHS
783
00:45:52,320 --> 00:45:54,493
How do you ask him
to fall on his own sword?
784
00:45:57,575 --> 00:45:58,770
KNOCK ON DOOR
785
00:46:01,197 --> 00:46:03,461
Nick. Thank you for meeting.
786
00:46:03,445 --> 00:46:04,890
Please...
787
00:46:10,914 --> 00:46:13,724
Danny, hello. How are you?
Gordon. Peter.
788
00:46:15,503 --> 00:46:17,779
So, look, I assure you,
789
00:46:17,789 --> 00:46:21,043
we are deadly serious
about making this work.
790
00:46:22,702 --> 00:46:25,308
But I'm very worried
about the ideological gaps
791
00:46:25,341 --> 00:46:27,161
in a Liberal-Tory coalition.
792
00:46:30,781 --> 00:46:33,478
But I'd be interested
in what you have to say.
793
00:46:34,799 --> 00:46:36,210
Well, um...
794
00:46:38,106 --> 00:46:39,596
The numbers say, "Right".
795
00:46:41,003 --> 00:46:44,314
But our hearts, of course,
say, "Left".
796
00:46:44,306 --> 00:46:45,831
Well, that's what I'm saying.
797
00:46:47,906 --> 00:46:51,399
A progressive alliance has been
the dream for as long as I remember.
798
00:46:51,418 --> 00:46:52,704
I feel it.
799
00:46:54,164 --> 00:46:57,168
It's not... It's not just
opportunistic. I-I-I feel it!
800
00:47:02,651 --> 00:47:07,327
I think the challenge is for
any government to seem legitimate.
801
00:47:11,281 --> 00:47:14,433
And I think it would be very hard
to appear legitimate if...
802
00:47:15,982 --> 00:47:18,462
..a Prime Minister
who, in the eyes of the public,
803
00:47:18,473 --> 00:47:20,009
had lost the general election...
804
00:47:21,668 --> 00:47:23,830
..if he were to...
805
00:47:23,857 --> 00:47:25,450
somehow still...
806
00:47:28,652 --> 00:47:30,609
..still be Prime Minister.
807
00:47:37,368 --> 00:47:42,386
He'd have to stay on
for a period of time for calm
808
00:47:42,396 --> 00:47:45,912
and to get your stuff
through our party.
809
00:47:45,899 --> 00:47:47,958
A new leader couldn't do that.
810
00:47:47,974 --> 00:47:50,466
A clear timetable
would...would be helpful.
811
00:47:56,166 --> 00:47:58,123
First half of a four-year term.
812
00:47:59,976 --> 00:48:01,171
I ...
813
00:48:04,259 --> 00:48:06,421
I don't think that would cut it
for us.
814
00:48:07,644 --> 00:48:08,827
We'd be, er...
815
00:48:10,483 --> 00:48:11,769
We'd be talking months.
816
00:48:19,329 --> 00:48:21,388
Let us get back to you on that.
817
00:48:38,228 --> 00:48:41,607
God, that was one of the hardest
things I've ever had to do.
818
00:48:41,595 --> 00:48:44,417
Come on, Nick.
You really didn't have a choice.
819
00:48:47,807 --> 00:48:50,083
Jesus, I shouldn't have asked him
with others in the room.
820
00:48:52,510 --> 00:48:53,921
That wasn't fair.
821
00:49:02,998 --> 00:49:05,490
'We are eagerly awaiting
an announcement from Mr Brown,
822
00:49:05,498 --> 00:49:07,364
'but I have to say,
it's difficult for us
823
00:49:07,406 --> 00:49:09,113
'to anticipate what that might be.'
824
00:49:09,129 --> 00:49:10,847
REPORTERS CLAMOUR
825
00:49:15,449 --> 00:49:20,785
We have a parliamentary and not
presidential system in this country.
826
00:49:22,067 --> 00:49:26,356
I have no desire to stay in
my position longer than is needed!
827
00:49:26,357 --> 00:49:28,337
Shh, shh, shh.
Shit, what's he doing?!
828
00:49:28,308 --> 00:49:32,962
'The reason that we have a hung
parliament is that no single party
829
00:49:32,946 --> 00:49:36,849
'and no single leader was able to
win the full support of the country.
830
00:49:38,341 --> 00:49:41,117
'As leader of my party,
831
00:49:41,100 --> 00:49:44,604
'I must accept that
that is a judgement on me.'
832
00:49:44,614 --> 00:49:46,901
Bollocks. It's a kamikaze mission.
833
00:49:46,920 --> 00:49:51,050
'I therefore intend to ask
the Labour Party to set in train
834
00:49:51,034 --> 00:49:54,208
'the processes needed
for its own leadership election.'
835
00:49:55,647 --> 00:49:56,955
Well, that's it.
836
00:49:56,945 --> 00:49:59,357
'As we know,
the Liberal Democrats...'
837
00:49:59,356 --> 00:50:02,599
The one thing stopping them
from going with Labour...
838
00:50:02,609 --> 00:50:03,929
it's gone.
839
00:50:03,936 --> 00:50:05,574
'Mr Clegg has just informed me...'
840
00:50:05,556 --> 00:50:06,978
he now wishes, also,
841
00:50:07,003 --> 00:50:10,359
to take forward formal discussions
with the Labour Party.
842
00:50:11,566 --> 00:50:13,091
We're finished.
843
00:50:13,089 --> 00:50:15,717
'I believe it is sensible...'
Aren't we? lt's over.
844
00:50:15,736 --> 00:50:18,660
'..and it's in the national interest
to respond positively.'
845
00:50:18,669 --> 00:50:20,854
'For many Lib Dems,
their hearts beat closer...'
846
00:50:20,865 --> 00:50:22,401
We have to make an offer on reform.
847
00:50:22,434 --> 00:50:25,210
Just let's think about...
I don't want to hear it.
848
00:50:25,197 --> 00:50:27,393
We have no more cards left to play.
849
00:50:27,408 --> 00:50:30,491
'..and the Liberal Democrats.
I will take no part in that contest.
850
00:50:30,518 --> 00:50:32,896
'I will back
no individual candidate.
851
00:50:32,930 --> 00:50:35,820
'I now intend to facilitate
the discussions
852
00:50:35,844 --> 00:50:38,984
'that the Liberal Democratic Party
has asked for.'
853
00:50:38,997 --> 00:50:41,921
You always wanted power
to change things.
854
00:50:41,952 --> 00:50:45,206
This must be what it feels like
to get it.
855
00:50:45,221 --> 00:50:47,633
'..the continuing fight
against terrorism...'
856
00:50:47,616 --> 00:50:50,324
Paddy, at some point,
you're going to have to just decide
857
00:50:50,341 --> 00:50:51,524
if you're with me or not.
858
00:50:51,531 --> 00:50:54,489
'..if they want us to continue
Ito pursue the economic...'
859
00:50:54,473 --> 00:50:57,352
Labour talks official. 6pm.
860
00:50:57,330 --> 00:50:58,729
Good.
861
00:50:58,742 --> 00:51:01,268
Getting Brown to hand in
his resignation was one thing.
862
00:51:01,301 --> 00:51:03,224
Now we need to make sure
he stays in Number Ten
863
00:51:03,231 --> 00:51:05,086
while we nail it with the Tories.
864
00:51:08,993 --> 00:51:11,087
I'll show 'em bad body language.
865
00:51:14,687 --> 00:51:17,679
THEY MURMUR
866
00:51:17,658 --> 00:51:18,921
Thank you.
867
00:51:25,294 --> 00:51:29,128
Right, well, here's an agenda.
We thought we'd begin...
868
00:51:29,116 --> 00:51:32,802
Actually, we wanted to quickly
say something first. If that's OK?
869
00:51:34,920 --> 00:51:38,606
We feel. that some of the rhetoric
and general approach last time
870
00:51:38,598 --> 00:51:40,999
was slightly defensive.
871
00:51:41,013 --> 00:51:42,640
Without giving too much away,
872
00:51:42,649 --> 00:51:46,233
the Conservatives have some serious
offers on the table about policy.
873
00:51:46,245 --> 00:51:47,656
PHONE BUZZES
874
00:51:47,660 --> 00:51:50,197
There's a sensible plan
being drawn up.
875
00:51:50,218 --> 00:51:51,583
And unless we get some...
876
00:51:56,081 --> 00:51:57,492
Well, I, er...
877
00:52:00,756 --> 00:52:02,633
Well, I think I've made my point.
878
00:52:02,676 --> 00:52:04,815
So, um...let's try again, eh?
879
00:52:07,425 --> 00:52:10,031
The whole party's convened.
They're waiting for you now.
880
00:52:13,433 --> 00:52:16,186
We have to up our offer, Pat.
But it's not true.
881
00:52:16,197 --> 00:52:19,542
But we don't know
that it definitely isn't true.
882
00:52:19,556 --> 00:52:22,969
Chances are, they are offering
electoral reform right now.
883
00:52:22,976 --> 00:52:24,455
But we don't know.
884
00:52:29,060 --> 00:52:30,789
MURMURING
885
00:52:30,803 --> 00:52:32,328
Yes.
886
00:52:32,332 --> 00:52:34,073
We won the most seats.
887
00:52:34,092 --> 00:52:36,379
ALL CALL OUT
888
00:52:36,375 --> 00:52:42,064
And so of course the majority of
our manifesto should be implemented.
889
00:52:42,053 --> 00:52:44,875
Yes, all of it.
All of the manifesto.
890
00:52:44,879 --> 00:52:48,725
But unless we can offer something
on voting reform...
891
00:52:48,745 --> 00:52:52,989
But if they win a referendum
and change how MPS are elected,
892
00:52:52,977 --> 00:52:55,685
it benefits the smaller party.
893
00:52:55,715 --> 00:52:58,741
Precisely so.
We might never be in power again.
894
00:52:58,741 --> 00:53:01,472
Exactly.
That's the whole bloody point of it.
895
00:53:01,481 --> 00:53:05,076
Look... Listen to me.
896
00:53:05,093 --> 00:53:10,475
I want to be heard on this
very clearly.
897
00:53:10,486 --> 00:53:13,490
OK, OK, let's park energy for now.
898
00:53:13,499 --> 00:53:16,776
At least we can all agree
on a referendum on AV.
899
00:53:16,806 --> 00:53:19,309
It's concrete, in the bank.
900
00:53:19,296 --> 00:53:21,458
We wondered about going further.
901
00:53:21,474 --> 00:53:24,637
Voting reform
was in both of our manifestos.
902
00:53:24,618 --> 00:53:27,360
So we think there's a mandate
to implement it
903
00:53:27,369 --> 00:53:28,768
without a referendum.
904
00:53:30,393 --> 00:53:34,682
I just don't think our guys
would vote that through.
905
00:53:34,697 --> 00:53:38,156
Most would fear a change in voting
would cost them their seats.
906
00:53:38,175 --> 00:53:40,223
But if it was in both
of our manifestos...
907
00:53:40,239 --> 00:53:43,106
It's a trap. They've no intention
of going with us.
908
00:53:43,114 --> 00:53:45,037
They just want to blame us
when it fails.
909
00:53:45,055 --> 00:53:46,489
Without giving too much away,
910
00:53:46,528 --> 00:53:49,099
the Conservatives have some
serious offers on the table...
911
00:53:49,111 --> 00:53:50,954
This is slipping away.
912
00:53:50,953 --> 00:53:53,581
Of course it's slipping away.
This is going.
913
00:53:53,589 --> 00:53:56,615
They are talking to Labour
right now.
914
00:53:56,635 --> 00:53:59,036
ALL CALL OUT
How do you know they are?
915
00:53:59,049 --> 00:54:01,655
And I have it on good authority
916
00:54:01,656 --> 00:54:05,365
that Labour are offering reform
917
00:54:05,369 --> 00:54:07,349
without a referendum. What?!
918
00:54:07,348 --> 00:54:09,339
HUBBUB
919
00:54:09,324 --> 00:54:13,238
Are you saying that you are certain
920
00:54:13,234 --> 00:54:15,623
that Labour have offered reform
921
00:54:15,638 --> 00:54:17,390
without a referendum?
922
00:54:21,639 --> 00:54:23,050
Yes.
923
00:54:23,059 --> 00:54:25,221
MURMURING
924
00:54:43,291 --> 00:54:44,577
It's a funny thing, history.
925
00:54:46,448 --> 00:54:48,860
Never fails to come back
and bite you in the arse.
926
00:54:50,210 --> 00:54:51,655
I remember '74,
927
00:54:53,074 --> 00:54:54,599
The last time we were hung.
928
00:54:56,695 --> 00:54:59,414
It was Mrs T,
then a junior minister,
929
00:54:59,430 --> 00:55:01,933
who had the foresight
to say no to coalition.
930
00:55:03,701 --> 00:55:05,977
It wasn't worth it, she said,
931
00:55:06,009 --> 00:55:09,058
to risk our ability
to ever get in again.
932
00:55:09,075 --> 00:55:11,772
Of course, in the long run,
she was right.
933
00:55:11,750 --> 00:55:13,616
Still...
934
00:55:13,616 --> 00:55:15,903
Who knows what the future holds?
935
00:55:15,936 --> 00:55:18,018
All I know is,
936
00:55:18,012 --> 00:55:22,165
the Leaders in this party
only ever get toppled from inside.
937
00:55:23,678 --> 00:55:25,533
Managed regicide...
938
00:55:27,375 --> 00:55:29,127
..whenever we're betrayed.
939
00:55:31,997 --> 00:55:33,749
Let's see, though, eh?
940
00:55:47,649 --> 00:55:49,925
REPORTER: 'Mr Osborne,
the markets are very nervous
941
00:55:49,913 --> 00:55:52,120
'about how long
your negotiations are taking.
942
00:55:52,131 --> 00:55:55,157
'We've made our offer on voting
reform to the Liberal Democrats.
943
00:55:55,158 --> 00:55:57,240
'It's a good offer
and it's decision time.'
944
00:56:06,315 --> 00:56:08,488
How does Cameron stay
so bloody tanned?
945
00:56:09,782 --> 00:56:10,988
I look like I'm dying.
946
00:56:12,950 --> 00:56:14,816
Brown's running out of patience.
947
00:56:14,828 --> 00:56:17,684
If he walks,
we lose all bargaining power.
948
00:56:17,711 --> 00:56:21,295
I need a deal with the Tories,
one I can sell to the party.
949
00:56:21,274 --> 00:56:23,880
'And I need it today.'
CLAMOUR
950
00:56:26,511 --> 00:56:27,922
Right.
951
00:56:27,942 --> 00:56:30,866
Shall we have a stab at trying
to draw up an agreement, then?
952
00:56:32,641 --> 00:56:35,906
They're going to go with the Tories,
I know it. I just know it.
953
00:56:40,373 --> 00:56:42,330
We should start planning to go.
954
00:56:45,853 --> 00:56:48,345
You should try
not to leave in the dark.
955
00:56:48,349 --> 00:56:50,340
It'll look better.
956
00:57:05,733 --> 00:57:07,167
RINGING TONE
957
00:57:07,154 --> 00:57:08,315
PHONE RINGS
958
00:57:12,939 --> 00:57:14,623
Nick, it's Gordon.
959
00:57:14,608 --> 00:57:17,600
I need to know if your
negotiations with us are serious.
960
00:57:17,619 --> 00:57:20,782
It's time to decide. Look, I, um...
I appreciate your patience.
961
00:57:20,792 --> 00:57:22,692
I hear yesterday
was a good meeting.
962
00:57:22,681 --> 00:57:26,037
Nick, you're still talking with
the Tories. You're with them now.
963
00:57:26,055 --> 00:57:28,649
We're just exploring
a couple of things but, look,
964
00:57:28,664 --> 00:57:32,032
I want to implore you,
what you did was noble
965
00:57:32,060 --> 00:57:36,531
and dignified. And we want to
keep... You need to decide.
966
00:57:36,527 --> 00:57:39,258
If I have to go to the Palace,
it has to be today.
967
00:57:39,274 --> 00:57:42,107
Right. I'll be in touch
as soon as...
968
00:57:42,095 --> 00:57:43,722
I need to hear from you by six.
969
00:57:47,876 --> 00:57:50,846
He's going. Today.
970
00:57:50,860 --> 00:57:52,339
He can't!
971
00:57:52,364 --> 00:57:55,277
Peter, he has a
constitutional duty to wait
972
00:57:55,281 --> 00:57:58,558
until someone can replace him.
Well, he can't win.
973
00:57:58,565 --> 00:58:02,251
On one hand, he's a squatter
clinging to power, on the other,
974
00:58:02,286 --> 00:58:05,904
the entire Establishment is asking
him to flipping stay!
975
00:58:07,729 --> 00:58:11,120
Look, David, Brown is packing his
bags as we speak.
976
00:58:11,129 --> 00:58:12,779
We have run out of time.
977
00:58:12,795 --> 00:58:16,151
There aren't guarantees they'll
keep their party line over Europe.
978
00:58:16,164 --> 00:58:18,770
We've got an offer on electoral
reform. We can't risk losing it.
979
00:58:18,783 --> 00:58:20,615
This could trip us up down the line
980
00:58:20,625 --> 00:58:22,844
and we haven't even
got on to Trident yet!
981
00:58:22,849 --> 00:58:24,783
David, David, David...
I don't want to hear it.
982
00:58:24,766 --> 00:58:27,155
Just move quicker!
983
00:58:30,664 --> 00:58:32,974
PHONE RINGS
984
00:58:40,518 --> 00:58:43,340
Nick, have you made a decision?
985
00:58:43,354 --> 00:58:46,506
I'm sorry, I need one more hour.
986
00:58:50,594 --> 00:58:52,938
I can't do it, Nick.
Please.
987
00:58:52,935 --> 00:58:58,624
There's a disagreement
with those guys over something.
988
00:58:58,645 --> 00:59:01,364
If we can't get over that,
we want to seriously talk to you.
989
00:59:04,643 --> 00:59:07,169
I have a plan
I'd like to put to you.
990
00:59:10,112 --> 00:59:11,307
One more hour.
991
00:59:13,124 --> 00:59:16,333
I'm sorry, we bent over backwards
on electoral reform.
992
00:59:16,357 --> 00:59:19,816
Our backbenchers will not budge
on concessions over Europe.
993
00:59:42,990 --> 00:59:44,799
It's time.
994
00:59:46,938 --> 00:59:49,942
We haven't signed anything
with the Tories yet.
995
00:59:49,954 --> 00:59:51,570
We said we'd call back.
996
01:00:00,991 --> 01:00:02,629
PHONE RINGS
997
01:00:06,766 --> 01:00:08,404
Gordon...
998
01:00:08,410 --> 01:00:11,994
I need...
I just need another ten minutes.
999
01:00:12,006 --> 01:00:13,883
I'm sorry.
1000
01:00:13,870 --> 01:00:15,395
Gordon, they're using you.
1001
01:00:15,430 --> 01:00:18,866
Don't let it end like this.
Don't let the bastards win.
1002
01:00:24,020 --> 01:00:26,102
Nick, I'm going.
Gordon, please.
1003
01:00:26,133 --> 01:00:28,716
Unless you can tell me
you're breaking off talks
1004
01:00:28,729 --> 01:00:31,232
with the Tories to go with us,
I have no choice.
1005
01:00:31,217 --> 01:00:32,639
Another ten minutes, I swear.
1006
01:00:32,674 --> 01:00:35,803
Nick, you've made your decision.
This has to end.
1007
01:00:35,819 --> 01:00:37,139
I won't...
1008
01:00:40,180 --> 01:00:41,488
I won't leave in the dark.
1009
01:00:42,671 --> 01:00:44,548
You're a good man, Nick,
but I won't.
1010
01:00:47,943 --> 01:00:50,890
I have to go now. Gordon, please...
Nick, you're a good man.
1011
01:00:50,921 --> 01:00:53,618
You can't leave. I... Nick,
We could still go with you.
1012
01:00:53,591 --> 01:00:55,685
I just need another...
You're a good man, Nick.
1013
01:00:55,697 --> 01:00:58,086
I need another ten minutes.
Goodbye.
1014
01:00:58,103 --> 01:00:59,639
We still might be able...
1015
01:00:59,614 --> 01:01:01,241
HE SIGHS
1016
01:01:10,341 --> 01:01:12,275
There you are, Peter.
1017
01:01:12,283 --> 01:01:14,251
You can go and write those memoirs
now, eh?
1018
01:01:15,473 --> 01:01:16,429
Yes.
1019
01:01:23,222 --> 01:01:26,510
JON SNOW: 'Gordon Brown, I am told,
may be coming in or going out.
1020
01:01:26,499 --> 01:01:29,434
'I don't know which. I don't think
going home. This is extraordinary.
1021
01:01:29,439 --> 01:01:31,680
'What do you thinks going
on here, Gary?
1022
01:01:31,662 --> 01:01:33,926
'Last night the Liberal Democrats
met and were told
1023
01:01:33,911 --> 01:01:36,414
'by their negotiating team,
and by their leader...'
1024
01:01:41,231 --> 01:01:42,733
PHONE RINGS
1025
01:01:44,292 --> 01:01:45,498
Hello?
1026
01:01:45,492 --> 01:01:47,688
Mr Cameron,
it's the Cabinet Secretary.
1027
01:01:47,693 --> 01:01:51,607
The Queen will be asking you
to form a Government.
1028
01:01:51,604 --> 01:01:53,993
We're sending a car to take
you to the Palace.
1029
01:01:53,999 --> 01:01:55,842
Um, thank... Thank you.
1030
01:01:59,719 --> 01:02:02,290
RECEIVER CLICKS
1031
01:02:02,297 --> 01:02:05,028
I've...been called to the Palace.
1032
01:02:07,319 --> 01:02:09,060
You don't look like
you've just become
1033
01:02:09,087 --> 01:02:12,250
the most powerful man in
the country. Because I'm not.
1034
01:02:14,206 --> 01:02:16,163
I'm the Leader
of a minority Government
1035
01:02:16,176 --> 01:02:17,587
that won't last the summer.
1036
01:02:24,461 --> 01:02:26,441
CLAMOUR
1037
01:02:32,571 --> 01:02:35,188
As you know, the General Election
1038
01:02:35,207 --> 01:02:39,758
left no party able to command
a majority in the House of Commons.
1039
01:02:39,745 --> 01:02:42,396
I said I would do all that I could
1040
01:02:42,419 --> 01:02:46,970
to ensure a strong,
stable and principled Government.
1041
01:02:46,981 --> 01:02:50,019
'Only those that have held the
office of Prime Minister
1042
01:02:50,032 --> 01:02:53,502
'can understand the full weight
of its responsibilities
1043
01:02:53,531 --> 01:02:55,784
'and its great capacity for good.'
1044
01:02:57,334 --> 01:02:59,871
I have been privileged to learn much
1045
01:02:59,887 --> 01:03:03,232
about the very best in human
nature and a fair amount, too,
1046
01:03:03,248 --> 01:03:05,967
about its frailties,
1047
01:03:05,958 --> 01:03:08,245
including my own.
1048
01:03:08,250 --> 01:03:11,094
Above all, I loved the job
1049
01:03:11,129 --> 01:03:15,236
for its potential to make
the country I love fairer.
1050
01:03:15,253 --> 01:03:17,096
More tolerant,
1051
01:03:17,111 --> 01:03:19,182
more green,
1052
01:03:19,182 --> 01:03:21,014
more democratic.
1053
01:03:21,018 --> 01:03:23,430
More prosperous and more just.
1054
01:03:23,449 --> 01:03:25,929
Truly a greater Britain.
1055
01:03:27,237 --> 01:03:32,414
'And as I leave the second most
important job I could ever hold,
1056
01:03:32,416 --> 01:03:35,772
'I cherish even more the first -
1057
01:03:35,775 --> 01:03:39,154
'as a husband and a father.
1058
01:03:40,805 --> 01:03:42,227
'Thank you and goodbye!
1059
01:03:42,232 --> 01:03:45,315
APPLAUSE
1060
01:03:45,299 --> 01:03:48,655
MUSIC DROWNS SPEECH
1061
01:03:52,482 --> 01:03:54,450
All the best.
1062
01:03:54,457 --> 01:03:56,551
Thank you for all you do. Goodbye.
1063
01:03:56,534 --> 01:03:58,172
DOOR OPENS
1064
01:03:58,158 --> 01:04:01,002
CAMERA SHUTTERS CLICK
1065
01:04:01,014 --> 01:04:02,869
APPLAUSE
1066
01:04:04,537 --> 01:04:07,336
Right, we have half an hour.
1067
01:04:12,996 --> 01:04:14,771
Thank you, gentlemen. Oliver.
1068
01:04:17,043 --> 01:04:19,660
I'll go straight there.
See you at Number Ten.
1069
01:04:19,673 --> 01:04:22,836
Good luck with your lot.
Government calls. Gentlemen.
1070
01:04:28,955 --> 01:04:30,946
CLAMOUR
1071
01:04:30,930 --> 01:04:32,432
CAMERA SHUTTERS CLICK
1072
01:04:43,155 --> 01:04:45,442
I can't sell this to the party.
1073
01:04:45,449 --> 01:04:49,056
There's no clarity on Europe.
It was the best we could do.
1074
01:04:51,576 --> 01:04:54,284
Right, it's not over!
We're doing this.
1075
01:04:56,146 --> 01:04:58,558
Nick, I don't think you're going
to convince them...
1076
01:04:58,546 --> 01:05:00,867
I'm all in on this,
do you understand?
1077
01:05:02,383 --> 01:05:06,297
I've got nothing left. They're going
to sign up to this if it kills me
1078
01:05:09,363 --> 01:05:13,618
REPORTER: 'Here is David Cameron's
car pulling into Downing Street.
1079
01:05:13,653 --> 01:05:15,997
'We don't know yet
what he said to the Queen,
1080
01:05:16,011 --> 01:05:18,537
'but we know she has asked him
to form a Government,'
1081
01:05:18,522 --> 01:05:22,686
CHEERING, CAMERAS CLICK
1082
01:05:47,797 --> 01:05:50,107
Prime Minister,
welcome to Downing Street.
1083
01:05:51,529 --> 01:05:53,805
HE LAUGHS
1084
01:05:53,817 --> 01:05:55,160
Mrs Cameron.
1085
01:06:01,349 --> 01:06:03,329
And that convinced me to fight
1086
01:06:03,318 --> 01:06:06,253
for liberal values of justice
and equality.
1087
01:06:06,286 --> 01:06:08,630
That's why I became a Lib Dem.
1088
01:06:08,679 --> 01:06:10,932
That's why I became an MP.
1089
01:06:10,940 --> 01:06:13,682
And that's why
I passionately believe
1090
01:06:13,668 --> 01:06:16,729
that we should say
"no" to this agreement.
1091
01:06:16,741 --> 01:06:19,335
This could completely destroy us.
1092
01:06:19,346 --> 01:06:21,451
We have to think long-term.
1093
01:06:21,468 --> 01:06:24,381
l am thinking long-term.
This party has been anti-Tory
1094
01:06:24,408 --> 01:06:27,014
for the last 150 years!
1095
01:06:27,022 --> 01:06:29,957
Listen to me. I've spent years,
decades protesting.
1096
01:06:29,979 --> 01:06:31,595
We all have.
1097
01:06:31,609 --> 01:06:33,998
Here's a chance
for REAL reform at last.
1098
01:06:34,009 --> 01:06:37,286
Yes, at the expense of other things,
but it's for the greater good.
1099
01:07:05,669 --> 01:07:08,855
Is there any news on the Lib Dems?
1100
01:07:08,830 --> 01:07:12,221
Do you really want a Tory-only
Government in there,
1101
01:07:12,198 --> 01:07:15,486
acting Tory-only policies? Slamming
the poor, the environment...
1102
01:07:15,477 --> 01:07:18,162
Most of us have spent
our lives fighting them
1103
01:07:18,148 --> 01:07:20,731
and you're asking us to just put all
that aside? Exactly!
1104
01:07:20,782 --> 01:07:22,136
Look, listen to me.
1105
01:07:22,143 --> 01:07:23,668
I'm asking you
1106
01:07:23,669 --> 01:07:26,183
to grab this historic chance
1107
01:07:26,203 --> 01:07:29,138
to once and for all...
1108
01:07:29,157 --> 01:07:30,443
matter.
1109
01:07:30,453 --> 01:07:33,377
ALL MURMUR
1110
01:07:37,562 --> 01:07:39,178
Paddy, what do you think?
1111
01:07:39,191 --> 01:07:40,943
HUSH DESCENDS
1112
01:07:50,237 --> 01:07:51,409
Well, I, um...
1113
01:07:53,274 --> 01:07:54,912
I came here tonight to resign.
1114
01:07:54,919 --> 01:07:57,024
UPROAR
1115
01:07:57,010 --> 01:08:01,026
And walking here, I thought,
1116
01:08:01,008 --> 01:08:05,491
"I can't do this. I can't get into
bed with them lot, I just can't."
1117
01:08:07,916 --> 01:08:12,160
A whole lifetime with a vision
of a fair and just society
1118
01:08:12,175 --> 01:08:15,987
that I think runs diametrically
opposite to theirs.
1119
01:08:17,743 --> 01:08:21,657
And then, I read this document here
and listened to Nick. And...
1120
01:08:24,937 --> 01:08:26,029
..he has...
1121
01:08:27,650 --> 01:08:30,711
..he has done something
that I never could,
1122
01:08:30,719 --> 01:08:32,471
not really, in all my years.
1123
01:08:34,210 --> 01:08:36,724
He's got them to take us seriously.
1124
01:08:37,694 --> 01:08:38,911
Yeah?
1125
01:08:41,005 --> 01:08:43,383
Will it be simple,
1126
01:08:43,394 --> 01:08:46,000
easy, clean?
1127
01:08:46,011 --> 01:08:49,174
Of course not, how could it be?
1128
01:08:49,190 --> 01:08:55,072
A chance to finally get some of the
things we've been fighting for?
1129
01:08:55,079 --> 01:08:57,047
How could that be easy?
1130
01:09:00,554 --> 01:09:03,706
It's just a question of whether
we are willing
1131
01:09:03,712 --> 01:09:07,307
to take the really very
bloody rough with the smooth.
1132
01:09:07,319 --> 01:09:08,286
Hmm?
1133
01:09:09,359 --> 01:09:11,032
Nick has given us this chance.
1134
01:09:13,644 --> 01:09:15,078
So, now I think...
1135
01:09:16,504 --> 01:09:18,780
Fuck it, let's do it!
1136
01:09:18,795 --> 01:09:20,194
LAUGHTER
1137
01:09:20,193 --> 01:09:23,379
APPLAUSE
1138
01:09:23,379 --> 01:09:25,871
Well done, Nick!
1139
01:09:26,853 --> 01:09:28,252
Well done, Paddy!
1140
01:09:28,265 --> 01:09:32,122
APPLAUSE CONTINUES
1141
01:10:03,367 --> 01:10:06,940
CLAMOUR
1142
01:10:17,888 --> 01:10:21,040
Our entire system is designed
so this shouldn't happen.
1143
01:10:22,317 --> 01:10:26,038
That one party always emerges.
And yet, here we are.
1144
01:10:27,919 --> 01:10:30,411
'So, is this how it's going to
be from now on?'
1145
01:10:30,421 --> 01:10:33,027
Government formed behind
closed doors?
1146
01:10:33,062 --> 01:10:35,349
If the public can't decide, yes.
1147
01:10:35,340 --> 01:10:37,616
REPORTERS CLAMOUR
1148
01:10:37,624 --> 01:10:39,683
'Perhaps the problem
isn't in deciding.
1149
01:10:39,712 --> 01:10:41,976
'Perhaps the problem is the choice.'
1150
01:10:41,987 --> 01:10:44,069
Careful, Jeremy.
1151
01:10:44,096 --> 01:10:45,837
Impartiality, remember.
1152
01:10:55,957 --> 01:10:57,379
This is your room.
1153
01:11:03,525 --> 01:11:04,799
Thank, Gus.
1154
01:11:19,669 --> 01:11:21,387
KNOCK AT DOOR
1155
01:11:23,801 --> 01:11:25,439
Nick.
1156
01:11:27,514 --> 01:11:28,834
The next five years...
1157
01:11:30,230 --> 01:11:33,882
..it's going to be let-down,
after U-turn, after...
1158
01:11:37,248 --> 01:11:40,081
What if people look back on this,
1159
01:11:40,114 --> 01:11:41,923
on me,
1160
01:11:41,932 --> 01:11:43,900
and they simply don't agree?
1161
01:11:46,960 --> 01:11:48,382
What if I made a mistake?
1162
01:11:48,376 --> 01:11:50,686
Nick, come on.
1163
01:11:50,670 --> 01:11:54,049
You got in, against the odds.
1164
01:11:56,911 --> 01:11:58,766
'And now we can change everything.
1165
01:12:00,048 --> 01:12:03,905
'As two-party politics
becomes three,
1166
01:12:03,944 --> 01:12:05,321
'becomes four,
1167
01:12:05,324 --> 01:12:06,940
'we can give people a choice
1168
01:12:06,947 --> 01:12:09,973
'to change the way governments
are chosen for ever.
1169
01:12:13,052 --> 01:12:14,679
'That will be your legacy.
1170
01:12:16,687 --> 01:12:19,827
'And who knows, the kingmaker
may even survive the king.'
1171
01:12:24,777 --> 01:12:26,939
What? What are you smiling at?
1172
01:12:29,447 --> 01:12:31,290
Nothing.
1173
01:12:31,311 --> 01:12:32,915
HE CHUCKLES
1174
01:12:32,929 --> 01:12:34,237
Shall we?
1175
01:12:34,254 --> 01:12:35,232
Yeah.
1176
01:12:53,072 --> 01:12:57,430
On the morning after the night
before, did you not think,
1177
01:12:57,414 --> 01:13:00,236
"I'm hooked up
to someone for five years
1178
01:13:00,216 --> 01:13:02,969
"who I barely know
and have barely spoken to?"
1179
01:13:05,463 --> 01:13:08,990
Prime Minister, if this is such
a fantastic agreement
1180
01:13:08,976 --> 01:13:12,059
for new politics,
can I ask what you would possibly
1181
01:13:12,077 --> 01:13:14,751
have against
proportional representation?
1182
01:13:18,069 --> 01:13:19,571
This is a charming love-in.
1183
01:13:20,761 --> 01:13:24,584
But what sceptics say is that the
Left of the Liberal Democrat Party
1184
01:13:24,611 --> 01:13:27,421
and the Right of the Tory Party
are so far apart
1185
01:13:27,431 --> 01:13:30,048
it can just never
hold together for very long.
1186
01:13:34,199 --> 01:13:35,940
We all thought this coalition
1187
01:13:35,970 --> 01:13:38,371
was a sort of accident
of the election result,
1188
01:13:38,382 --> 01:13:41,124
but you seem to be making it
sound like it's a mission.
1189
01:13:41,112 --> 01:13:43,695
Do you think coalitions
are a good thing? A bad thing?
1190
01:13:43,711 --> 01:13:45,657
A necessary evil?
A leap in the dark?
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