Gavin’s Gaily Gigest

Bruce Kent, writing on The Guardian’s Comment is Free blog, argues that Brian Paddick should name his second preference:
"The Lib Dems have earned a reputation for independence and radical politics. If they do not make it quite clear that they understand and reject what Johnson stands for they will be throwing away, not just in [...]

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Charlie Brooker in today’s Guardian gives five well-argued reasons not to vote for Boris Johnson in the upcoming London Mayoral election (as well as slightly endorsing - but really not - Brian Paddick). My favourite reason comes last:

I’m genetically predisposed to hate the Tories. It’s my default, hard-wired position. If Boris wins, their simpering pudge-faced [...]

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The new edition of Politalks, your weekly satirical news roundup, is here. This week we discuss sexual heroes big, small and disgustingly huge:

Feel free to share and share alike, and for those who are interested, here’s the transcript:
The world gained a new sexual hero this week. A man of such awesome virility he must masturbate [...]

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Liberal Democrat London mayoral candidate Brian Paddick, currently answering questions via Twitter from whoever cares to ask, has revealed how long he has been a Lib Dem member:
GavinWhenman @brianpaddick How long have you been a member of the Liberal Democrats?
brianpaddick @GavinWhenman: I joined the Lib Dems 10 years ago, let it lapse when the press [...]

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