Jackie Ashley: The Tory claim to be cleaner than Labour is already shot

Every day seems to bring a fresh allegation, but Cameron's bandwagon is likely to keep on rolling - right up to the election A willing suspension of disbelief: that is what's been happening when it comes to Britain and the Tories. Their tent has been larger than any marquee erected for a country fete or a wedding. But in politics, as in the English countryside this June, the wind is rising and, for the first time, the big tent is beginning to sway. You can hear raised voices from inside. Sleaze is a second-rate, catch-all word that has stuck to all parties. There are, goodness knows, enough stories about Labour and money around just now. They include the party's troubles in Scotland following the resignation of Wendy Alexander, and endless allegations about Labour ministers' large claims for second homes. Nor was the vote on... [read full story]