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How the Conservatives lost Britain

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After 14 years in government, Britain's Conservative Party suffered a crushing defeat to Labour in Thursday's election. The party of Winston Churchill now face an internal struggle for its soul and future direction. Reuters UK Economics correspondent Alistair Smout has more.

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