Clegg won’t laugh when this ends in tears

The uncomfortable alliance of Cameron and Clegg could end in a nightmare and even lead to the break up of the United Kingdom, writes Political Correspondent Shaun Connolly

BRITAIN’S political odd couple began their shotgun union in the Downing Street rose garden – but despite the smiles, the thorns were already clear to see around them.

The unlikely coming together of David Cameron’s Tories and Nick Clegg’s Lib Dems has utterly transformed the political topography of the country – and could yet spell the break-up of the UK.