After news that a US journalist was following the nomination race over the pond via Twitter (http://twitter.com/anamariecox), it seems that UK politicians are getting in on the act.
No 10 has launched its own channel (https://twitter.com/DowningStreet) while Brian Paddick http://twitter.com/brianpaddick) has gone one step further. As part of his bid to unseat Ken and become Lib Dem Mayor for London, he’s said that he’ll answer questions by Twitter throughout his campaign.
Now, I’m all for cutting out the waffle and prevarication that play such a part in politics but I wonder if Mr Paddick has really thought this through.
Me: So, Mr Paddick can you tell us how you’re planning to cut teen-on-teen violent crime in the capital – in 140 characters?
BP: Ah, erm, yes...