As Labour becomes more objectionable, and the Tories more electable (or at least, no longer so busy destroying themselves that nobody else needs to), it’s good to be reminded that some of their views are disturbing and unpleasant.

On the plus side, the death penalty is decreasing in importance as an electoral issue (in February, only 60% of UK people supported execution even for terrorist murderers, even in the context of a “let’s all panic about terrorists” poll).

Still, I’m not enthused that a guy who holds such views is the top opposition candidate for the Home Secretary’s bench.