Lib-Dem Quote-of-the-Day
Wednesday, 25th May 2005
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…