A sense of humour is not a commodity that one normally associates with the Tories, but perhaps there was a glimpse yesterday. Tim Hirsch, the BBC's man on the Conservative battlebus, reports licking his lips at the prospect of a good breakfast courtesy of the party in blue. Unfortunately, it was late. No coffee, no bacon rolls. The Tories have always had the greatest respect for British tradition.
Journalists can expect a four-course lunch with wine every day.
The example menu includes dim sum for starters, smoked salad with a mushroom vinaigrette for main course, and cheesecake for dessert. To round it off, camembert and biscuits and tea or coffee. New Labour, on the other hand, is relatively spartan. Sandwiches and pastries are the order of the day and strictly no alcohol until after the final day. The Liberal Democrats will be offering a light breakfast and a cold lunch.