The fever grows

Attending the Parliamentary Links Day - 'Science and the Global Challenge', this morning, it was evident how great the anticipation was for the changes to come in the next few days, not just from the politicians but also amongst the scientists.

David Miliband was the keynote speaker. Dr Brian Iddon introduced him saying "this may be his last day" in the job. Messages of support for the conference were received, we were told from "today's Prime Minister and tomorrow's Prime Minister". Alan Duncan, refering to speculation that there may be a General Election in 2008 rather cheeekly added " and from next years Prime Minister too".

Lord Rees of Ludlow reminded us of Harold Wilson's comment that 'a week is a long time in politics' - "this week it's particularly true" he said. "Ministers will be dismembered and regrouped by the end of the week - we know not how"