The SDP/Liberal alliance has alreadv shown signs of strain. David Steele has called the Social Democratic Party arrogant and authoritarian and has himself been accused of lack of leadership in return. Yet opinion polls have shown the Alliance most likely to form the next government. What kind of party is the SDP becoming and can the Liberals continue to work with it? Reporter Michael Robinson
Producer GERRY NORTHAM BBC Manchester
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