Only a week to go… The spin-rumour is that Basher Davis might not be offered defence, if the result is a landslide he might be offered a lesser post. When Davis was still in the running he emphasised his commitment to Third World issues, “Commentators talk about the wristband generation. I want to win the wristband generation for the Conservative Party.”

Guido thinks he should be given the chance to do just that as shadow Overseas Development minister, and if he doesn’t accept…

UPDATE : Davis campaign source emails to say Guido is mis-quoting and Basher WOULD accept Overseas Development post. Sky News video download is not working, so can’t check. Somebody email Guido the exact quote please….

UPDATE : This article has now been heavily edited to correct mis-quote. Davis team source emails again to say he did not say Davis would or would not accept Overseas Development. Diplomatically reminding Guido that the Davis Campaign manager currently has the job. Glad that’s cleared up.