Election 2010: It’s in the bag

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 Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg respectively.

Commuter Jonathan Stapleton, editor of Professional Pensions, IFAonline's sister title, says in the scramble for crisps it is easy to spot which are proving the most popular.

"From what I could see, the Lib Dems crisps seemed to be most popular, followed by the Tory crisps. Trailing behind was Labour.

"But, like all politicians, they were not exactly good for your health."