Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. If that is the case, then Exeter Labour Party is greatly appreciative of the flattery shown by the local Liberal-Democrats.

The recently received Election Special seems to copy wholesale the style of election address published by the local Labour Party over the past few years. However, it isn't only the style that is copied - it is also the content.

They appear to have edited out some details but they do give credit where its due in the choice of verbs

On cleaner cities they say they "supported the [Labour Party's] new measures to combat littering and dog fouling in the city."

On a safer city they have "backed greater Community Patrol and Police cover [introduced by the Labour Party]."

We "support more affordable housing for rent [that Labour have spearheaded]."

They appear to have "welcomed [Labour's] increased investment in public transport."

They "backed [Labour's] new neighbourhood pilots" etc.

"Fully backed the [Labour government's] £5.1M decent homes etc."

"Supported the [Labour led Councils] enhancements etc."

"Want to build on the [Labour-led] council's success in promoting economic growth."

"Supported the [Labour-led council's] extra resources for local markets etc."

I could go on...and on.

Perhaps they read Labour's manifesto before they produced their election address?

It is not the Liberal Democrats who have a record to be proud of. It is the City of Exeter that has been Labour-led for the past years. Why change a winning team?