Threat was not to Phil Woolas says the "Fun Loving Radical"
He had a cameo role in the case after publishing a fairly unpleasant election leaflet called Radar, and even visited Uppermill to watch the election court in action.
Labour cited Radar as evidence of a death threat against Mr Woolas.
The leaflet's footnote read: "Anyone considering making death threats with regard to this publication should also include their name and address as Radar is offering a free hamper of goodies for the most imaginative and menacing communication."
Labour's campaign leaflet interpreted this as: "One extremist website has even created a competition for the most imaginative ways to kill Phil Woolas."
But the Liberal Democrats said it was nothing more than a joke.
The matter might now be resolved with the eagerly-awaited second edition of Radar.
The footnote now reads: "If you feel the need to kill the author of this leaflet then please send your threats directly to RADAR as the most menacing one will get a hamper of goodies."
I wonder how many entries he receives?
If you're interested in political issues in the North West, this could be the blog for you. I'm Arif Ansari the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's political editor in the region, covering controversy from Cheshire to South Cumbria.
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