The greased albino piglet slithers through the legs of the butchers – and runs oinking towards open country

Though Sue Gray waits in the wings, carrying her scythe and lantern. Will we see her report next week?

Anthony Browne: What is the point of the Liberal Democrats, other than to offer a refuge to protest voters?

We need our own local champions campaigning on local issues. As their campaign strategy says: you win where you work.

Candidate applications open for Tiverton and Honiton

Applicants do not necessarily need to be big fans of tractors. But they will need to be prepared for a big challenge from the Lib Dems

Frost should stand for election and become an MP

Though it’s hard to see how he can find a seat before the next general election – given the hazardous nature of by-elections.