Bribing The Voters

Good news! Some railway stations are going to be improved. But take a look at this list and see whether you can clock the link:

Manchester Victoria – Tony Lloyd LAB
Clapham Junction – Martin Linton LAB
Barking – Margaret Hodge LAB
Warrington Bank Quay – Helen Southworth LAB
Preston – Mark Hendrick LAB
Wigan North Western – Neil Turner LAB
Luton - Margaret Moran LAB
Liverpool Central – Louise Ellman LAB
Stockport – Ann Coffey LAB
Crewe – Edward Timpson CON

Yes! They are all in Labour constituencies, except Crewe which is a key Labour target seat! What a crazy co-incidence, especially this close to the election!

Of course, politicians always try to bribe voters. Thatcher did so magnificently with the sale of council houses, for example. But it is seldom that we such a blatant example. It is insulting the intelligence of the British populace. Assuming, of course, that they don't fall for it. However this stands as yet another testament to ideological redundancy and sheer desperation of the Labour party. And what a slogan it could be - Your country's fucked but some train stations look a little better...