Waiting for the night

I get the feeling that the Government will be hoping for a big England victory tonight at Euro 2004. After all, that might just push what's looking like another bad night at the polls off the front pages. The Telegraph's front page story sets out a rather unhappy picture for the Prime Minister (and it's not too good for Michael Howard, either) with Labour facing the possibility of another third place finish, but behind the swivel-eyed loons this time.

And while some may worry about the prospect of Kilroy-Silk contesting Leicester South for the Flat Earth Society that the article mentions, I think it might be quite fun. After all, if reports in Private Eye and elsewhere are correct and the not-bright, but definitely orange, loon doesn't take up his position as an MEP if he's elected, it's a rather large stick to beat him with throughout the campaign - 'Why should anyone vote for you when there's no guarantee you'll actually do the job you're elected for?'