The difference in opinion between David Cameron and Nick Clegg was crystal clear when the two men clashed in the UK's first ever televised leaders' debate last month. Back then, who would have thought that they would be hosting a joint press conference in Downing Street.
As I write, the new Prime Minister and his deputy are answering questions in the Downing Street garden, a historical moment when we think that the last person to lead a coalition government was Winston Churchill.
Its all smiles today with Cameron and Clegg looking at ease with each other, however I can't help but wonder how their relationship will change over the coming months. Will they govern together for a whole five years?
Last night I felt I was watching history in the making on television as I saw Gordon Brown honourably stand outside number 10 as Prime Minister for the last time, before David Cameron stood in the same spot about an hour later as our country's new leader. It was a remarkable moment in the modern history of Britain and Gordon's farewell speech was pitched perfectly, striking an emotional chord and even making non Labourites shed a few tears.
For the first time in 13 years Labour have not formed the government, but the mood among party activists appears to be optimistic for the future. Last week's election defeat was by no means a trouncing and after Gordon's resignation we can now look forward to a hotly contested leadership contest. David Miliband is the odds on favorite and will be boosted by this morning's news that Alan Johnson will back him, but I am not going to commit to anyone yet. Ed Balls is expected to be his main challenger and I will assess the strengths and weaknesses of all candidates before making an informed decision on who I want to lead Labour into the next general election.
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