Putting John Prescott in charge of a committee looking at electoral reform is like putting Herod in charge of a maternity ward, said [Leader of the Liberal Democrats] Charles Kennedy.

I must say, I love the quote - it’s a fantastic image. Although I’d argue that putting any Labour MP in charge of electoral reform won’t get anywhere, as the current system is working in their favour at the moment…

BBC NEWS | Politics | Kennedy attacks ‘Herod’ Prescott