1. Lib Dems have taken a lot of unwarranted flack, they are the Tory Shield.

2. Motion would have passed if Brown didnt decline a coalition.

3. AV is insignificant, Proportinal Representation was what should have been fought for. Tories (and Labour) know PR would reduce their numbers in parliament. No longer would Tories and Labour rely on their minority vote (30-38%) to gain power via tactical voting

4. If AV is so bad, why are internal party votes follow AV?

5. Seeing a voting reform referendum in our lifetime is extremely unlikely, well done Clegg.

6. Cameron has pretty much secured a second term in office. Lib deems returned to 1980s political strength, Labour scapegoat for debt will take a while to shake off (Not all their fault, but definitely a significant contributing factor)