There’s a lot of talk in the media about the various party leaders and who gets on best with who. And then on top of that some people are saying they don’t want Brown/Cameron etc.

We have to remember firstly that we did not have a presidential election last thursday. we didn’t vote for a party leader we voted for local representatives who would then appoint a Prime Minister from amongst them - usually from the party that has the majority of votes.

But crucially all parties had published manifestos, which received wide coverage, analysis and scrutiny. People heard what the parties had to say on the big issues and didn’t overwhelmingly endorse any one party.

So now we are negotiating for a stable Government to take the country forward in difficult times. All three main parties are duty bound to negotiate to get the best deal based not upon personalities but on their manifesto committments and the decisions that need to be taken.

To some this situation seems chaotic, to others, myself included, it’s just part of the process of forming a Government, and so long as it doesn’t drag on too much further, it will not harm the economy and will ensure we have a Government with a programme for the next parliament.