Election 2010: It's in the bag

Scott Sinclair
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Election crisps are being handed out to commuters in an experiment which may identify the winner of the 6 May General Election.

The free ‘politi-crisps' are the creation of manufacturer Real Crisps and are being distributed at shopping centres and train stations around the country. To avoid cries of political bias, the manufacturers have made all snacks sea salt flavour, presumably because whichever party bagged salt and vinegar would have been given a clear Election advantage. Branded with the snack-related slogan ‘No Artificial Policies', the hand-cooked crisps have been proving a hit with workers. The packets have been produced in the party colours of red, blue and yellow and feature the faces of Gordon ...

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