Speaking of scary, The Independent leads with ‘Scare tactics and shallow causes’

While the Sun is telling student types to get out and vote, Max Hastings is telling them to get out and protest. Oborne said that too, sort of.

This is, of course, a silly idea. I’ve not long since escaped the realm where student activists roam, and it is better for all concerned that they keep themselves to themselves, huddled away in little pockets of anger and unwashed hair. For the record, Oborne’s point was more sensible, advocating not so much big ‘the world is against me’ protests so much as just having a chat with politicians to see if there is any humanity inside them.

Our good friends Polly Toynbee and Robin Cook continue Labour’s crusade to con the world into thinking the Tories have a chance. For those that missed it first time round: they don’t. On a slight aside, can a government under which social inequality has risen be justifiably called "the most redistributive in my lifetime"?

Anyway, continuing the Oborne-inspired theme, Polly mentions something about the inevitability of politicians keeping their promises shallow.

If that link was tenuous, this and all following are non-existent. MVC helper Alastair follows up his letter in the Express yesterday (not linked owing to the Express’ useless website) with one in the infinitely more estimable FT.

And finally, saving the best till last, the top three articles of the day, all worth a proper read:

Simon Jenkins’ helpful guide to tactical voting

BBC feature on whether your vote counts or not

And the election is coming, Tony Blair is getting fat