When it comes to election time, there is a case for brightening up the process through publicity seeking eccentrics like the Monster Raving Loony Party who would lighten up the news with a series of ridiculous stunts. In the absence of the late Screaming Lord Sutch... it is good to see that the Lib Dems have found a publicity seeking eccentric egomaniac to fill the void.

Ebay, obviously aware of ace election sleuth John Hemming, have decided not to accept votes for sale on ebay.

Following numerous requests over the years we have finally got Sandwell Council to install one of those continental-style Superloos in the main Bearwood shopping centre. This is my nightmare. Our Superloo has been installed following an arrangement the council reached with advertisers JC Decaux.... who were the masterminds behind this. Please, please don't let this happen to us!