It seems to me that "New Labour" is merely venal.

Howard's conservatives, like those of Thatcher are indeed purely evil.

We cannot take the risk of Howard.

I will be guided by the polls. If there is any risk of a conservative victory then I must vote New Labour. Alas Labour is unavailable. Voting Lib Dem in a close race might let Howard in.

If, however, B. Liar's majority is reduced, then perhaps his arrogance may be reduced, and Old Labour MPs like Robert Marshall-Andrews may exercise influence. So if it looks as if a Labour landslide is likely I will vote Lib Dem. I don't suppose there will be any other option locally.

Perhaps I should have paid more attention to the recent programmes on the Russian Revolution...