It is perhaps not coincidence, Rockin Reeler, that the Sun became more scathing of the Tories and supportive of Labour around the time of New Labours first big win, and Murdoch generally encouraged a more pro Labour spin.

Underestimating the power of the tabloids to influence ppeoples voting is, in my view, a little hasty.

I associate with parents, being sole carer for my 3 year old. They make up a complete cross section of society.

And while they may be dissatisfied to a greater or lesser extent by Ken, they would in general rather him to Boris.

Which I think was my point.

So when you've finished reinterpreting my words you can choose whether or not to address them.