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MAN IN THE NEWS

Alan Craig

THE Christian Choice candidate has called on "Bed Ken" and "Bonking Boris" to take hypocrisy tests to check that their private actions line up with their public pronouncements.

"Drunken politicians can hardly take action against binge drinking," he said. "Nor can unfaithful ones talk about benefits of stable families. If they avoid using public transport they can't promote it. If they avoid street beggars they can hardly talk about helping the homeless."

He made the first move by admitting he has penalty points for speeding.

CAMPAIGN CAPERS

MEMBERS of Team Boris claimed they spotted Brian Paddick running by the Thames yesterday dressed as a giant yellow banana. But Lib Dem HQ pointed out that Brian wore a yellow top as he trained for the marathon. He'd better watch out for banana skins.

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