The Observer Back The Lib Dems
Newspapers abandon Labour in final week endorsements.
Following their sister paper the Guardian; the Observer today endorsed the Liberal Democrats. This follows the Times newspaper’s endorsement of the Conservatives.
Observer Newspaper supports the Liberal Democrats
“Awarding seats in parliament in proportion to votes cast would extend the franchise to millions of people who feel their voices have gone unheard.”
“The Lib Dems have in recent years developed a habit of getting things right. They were first of the big three to embrace environmentalism, first to kick back against the assault on civil liberties, alone in opposing the Iraq war.”
· “Gordon won’t be getting my vote” – Gillian Duffy speaks to the Daily Mail
“He asked, “Do you ever come down to London? If you ever come down you must come to No10 and meet me and Sarah,”’ Mrs Duffy revealed. ‘Well, I just looked at him. I didn’t like to say it, but all I could think was, “I don’t think you’ll be there.”
