Charles Kennedy put aside caution yesterday declaring that the Liberal Democrats can break through the political “glass ceiling” and win the general election. Was this after lunch?

Launching his campaign based on the slogan “10 good reasons to vote Liberal Democrat”, Chat-show Charlie declared that his party was capable of leaping from third to first place. He insisted: “We have no glass ceiling to our ambition going into this election.” I hope they do well, I have money riding on the LibDems gaining 15 seats. Guido did not bet on them forming the government.