Selectively scanning parts of opposition leaflets for their own leaflets, without permission, is a tactic often used by the LibDems. Now for the first time they're getting sued for copyright infringement on Monday by the Conservatives, who released a statement saying:
"For years we've turned the other cheek as the LibDems have wilfully broken copyright in order to gain political advantage by misrepresenting our material. Now the time has come to say enough is enough."
The LibDems used a leaflet ragout and official photo of Tony Lit in one of their newspaper-style leaflets, and continued to deliver them after being notified
The Conservatives got their solicitors to work yesterday in what should be an open and shut case. The LibDems will almost certainly have to pay approximately £10,000 in costs as well as the yet-to-be assessed damages.
In other news, Labour were up to tricks during Cameron's visit on Friday. He got followed around by several people with amateurish signs and a drum, decrying the closing of shops by the Conservative council. Cameron wasted time engaging with them and the press widely mentioned it. The issue they were referring to is a non-story, and they didn't know he was due to be there by magic...
Expect more fun and games this week.
Deputy Editor