In these divided times the politics of centrist parties is all about building connections and crossing divides, so what better flyer design for a by-election in Newport, Wales than a local bridge?
Unfortunately for the anti-Brexit Renew party, the bridge they chose for their election flyer was the Claiborne Pell Bridge in Newport… Rhode Island, USA:
Realising their mistake, the flyer was quickly corrected by Renew, but it’s hardly a great look for a party trying to shake off its middle-class, London-centric image.
The party are trying to win a seat in Newport West, which voted leave, and is holding a by-election following the death of Paul Flynn.
The Labour veteran was always going to be a tough act to follow, but Mr S can’t help feeling amused at how unsuccessfully Flynn’s potential successors are filling his shoes.
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