As you all know, the eyes of the nation are on
desertgrandma's poll.
It my sad duty to report that Canada (a country some of you may have heard of, lying on the further shores of the Atlantic Ocean, and bordering the North Pole) - has aquired as many votes as our own green and pleasant land.
And, as if that wasn't bad enough, France is actually ahead of us

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Now is the time to stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood and vote as you have never voted before!!!
(Despite alarmist rumours to the contrary, you may wait till after afternoon tea before voting if you wish.)
Thank you all!