Bruised Cable in battle to recover from humiliation - The Times (subscription)

A bruised-looking Vince Cable took to the podium yesterday, seeking to recharge his political reserves using the support of his home crowd at the Liberal Democrat conference.

"The Prime Minister says I am a Jeremiah," the Business Secretary told the Glasgow crowd. "But you will recall from your reading of the Old Testament that Jeremiah was right."

It was characteristic Cable: unapologetic, self-aware and stubborn. It was well received by those in the hall, most of whom were unaware of the rather bizarre turn of events of the previous 36 hours.

Some felt that his performance yesterday lacked a little