Alex Massie Alex Massie

Boffo new Tory election strategy: reinforce negative stereotypes

Following the success of the Tories’ last anti-UKIP strategy session, I’ve been leaked details of the latest election planning at CCHQ:

[…] I say, what’s the most damaging – and widely-held – perception about the Conservatives?

Hmmm. That we’re the party for the rich?

Most unfair, I think we can all agree. Right, moving on, what’s next?

Let’s cut inheritance tax

Hurrah!  

It’s the least we can do for ordinary wealthy Britons… 

If it weren’t for Ed Miliband this election would be over by now. Thank heavens for Ed, then.

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