Labour need to start getting their arse in gear then. They cannot just rely on getting votes from those who are fed up with the 'current lot', even though that tends to be the British way, whichever party is the 'current lot'.

Not sure how well organised they are in Kent. There is only one Labour MP in the county and relations between her and both the local and national organisation are not the best.

Here in Dover and Deal there appears to be a dispute between the local and regional offices regarding the new candidate. He was chosen by a majority of 2 votes. 11 seniors members of the local party have submitted a complaint about the selection process, claiming it was not fair. Not sure what the situation is now.

I have started watching the repeats of Our Friends in the North on BBC4. Episodes 4, 5 & 6 are on tonight. I am also in the process of reading Private Eye:The 60 Year Book. It reminds me of all the scandals over the years, some of which I remember and some I don't. It does make you think if it is worth voting.