Flocking politicians

Whilst there is no actual supporting evidence one way or another (so far), the perception is that this week’s European elections have probably generated slightly less popular interest in the region than the identity of candidates for BB10 and most feel that the outcome of both contests will probably have equal impact on their day-to-day lives.

This was most apparent at the local verification count where various animated parliamentary and Assembly hopefuls were observed pecking the ground to order to pick up the odd crumb from each other. It was a depressing spectacle which prompted one of the officials to remark that the lack of distinction among the likely candidates for Swansea West could earn the next election the sub-title of Clone Wars.

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Given some of the antecedents involved, he is probably closer to the mark than he knows.