York's Bootham Ward council by-election in the year 2000 will not be remembered by many as a seminal moment in the history of British politics. It was, however, notable for the strategy of Eddie Vee, the Monster Raving Loony Party candidate (whose policies included "finish building the bar walls") for one reason: he decide to put half his leaflets out in the neighbouring ward of Clifton.
Ten years on and where some lead, others follow. A friend of mine who lives in the Wellington Street area reported receiving a publication entitled "York News" through his door, which on closer inspection turned out to be a leaflet promoting Madeleine Kirk, the Lib Dem parliamentary candidate for York Outer. The problem? He doesn't live in York Outer, but instead in Fishergate Ward, which is part of the neighbouring York Central constituency.
Is this a repeat of Eddie's brilliant strategy from ten years ago? Is Madeleine Kirk now standing in both seats? Or is York Outer attempting a hostile takeover bid for York Central? I think we should be told.
Eddie Vee, pioneer of 21st Century campaigning, we salute you!
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