It’s supposed to be the day of rest, but there’s no rest for the wicked. The
two sides of the alternative vote referendum have been exchanging blows all day. It seems the pro-AV camp have purged black poet
Benjamin Zephaniah from some of their leaflets. Apparently, Zephaniah is all present and correct on leaflets sent to London addresses; but he has been apparently replaced by Tony Robinson in those
sent to Sussex and Cornwall.
The No campaign has described its opponents as “ashamed” of Mr Zephaniah’s colour, and the Yes campaign said the allegation was a “new low”. It’s six of one and half of dozen of the other, and we’re still no better informed about either system.
This was just one of the day’s many squabbles. Eddie Izzard and Robert Winston swapped bon mots with Andrew Marr on their divergent views, and Cranmer has evidence
Get Britain's best politics newsletters
Register to get The Spectator's insight and opinion straight to your inbox. You can then read two free articles each week.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Comments
Join the debate for just $5 for 3 months
Be part of the conversation with other Spectator readers by getting your first three months for $5.
UNLOCK ACCESS Just $5 for 3 monthsAlready a subscriber? Log in