Elections are like a triennial visit to a sandwich shop.

There are some that will not require to know what the ingredients are as they will like the picture, all colourful and in its best light.

Others will be drawn in by the lure of the sweetened ingredients, the sugar burst or short-term fix.

At my age I find I’m more of a, well I don’t really like that as much, but its better for me and I wont feel hungry again for a lot longer. Actually if I get a foot long I can share it.

Whatever your style, do take the time to research your candidates, and above all vote. You still have two days to register.

And yes I am standing, with a pretty solid ingredient list too.

Gregb