What lessons will political newcomers draw from Ken Livingstone’s blunders and young Tory bullies?Hey,wanna join a road trip? It must all have sounded as close to fun and sexy as being a young Tory can ever gain: a new kind of election campaigning, more approximately sunny day trips to marginal seats and boozy camaraderie down the pub than leafleting morosely in the rain. And for heed Clarke, or the failed parliamentary candidate behind this mobilisation of the yoof for David Cameron,it could easily have been a stepping stone to greater things. Related: Former Tory parliamentary hopeful at centre of Elliott Johnson bullying claims Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com