Prescott backs Johnson

The Guardian writes:

"In a significant boost to the education secretary, Mr Prescott will endorse his neighbouring Hull MP as he formally launches his deputy leadership campaign."

Sorry, what? "In a significant boost"? Holy Mother of Christ, since when did the support of the EU lard mountain become a boost for anyone's campaign? In any right thinking party, the support of Prezza would be the kiss of death on your bid to become Deputy Leader - the electoral equivalent of a flesh eating virus.