Despite Disraeli's dictum, a coterie of dons and mandarins aims to end the two-party system and keep the Lib Dems in power

Cameron's sustained attempt to hide his gentlemanliness reflects wider society's rejection of good moral conduct

'In 1987 the majority of England cricketers were state-educated. Now most professional sportsmen are educated privately — including black children'

To some in the Conservative Party he is a scheming charlatan with no policies. To others his star power could be worth harnessing