The end of IDS
Iain Duncan-Smith ousted in “vision of hell” vote
After six weeks which he described as “a vision of hell” Chingford MP Iain Duncan-Smith lost a confidence motion this evening and has announced his intention to resign as leader of the Conservative party - though he will stay on until a new leader is chosen.
Needing 83 votes to survive, and after several hours of last minute one-to-one meetings with waverers, IDS could only muster 75 votes from among Conservative party MPs.
So no surprises there, then.
Wednesday 29 Oct 2003 | Paul | The Pit
