'Richard Reeves, director of strategy for Nick Clegg and one his most influential advisers, has resigned. Reeves stressed he was not deserting his boss due to disillusionment with the party's prospects after the latest national poll showed the Liberal Democrats trailing Ukip. He regards judgments about the outcome of the next general election as ridiculously premature. Reeves's departure will be a huge loss to Clegg, who had come to rely on him for strategic advice ... '.
Oh, dear.
