Here is my idea on how to cut down on all this news which has somewhat bogged down current current affairs programming.
I propose a combination event, hosted by Ant or Dec or Theakston or whoever, which encompasses all of the above happenings in one televisual feast. And Kate Thornton behind the scenes.
So, we name the Grand National horses Labour, Tories, Lib Dems, Celtic, Hibs, Hearts, Dundee Utd. For the election results it's first past the post. Same deal with the football horses. Another 3 horses contain Charles, Camilla and a cleric who will marry them during the race. Final fillie has the Pope tied to it, El Cid style, which drops into a grave once it crosses the finish line.
Bookmakers can handle all the various odds involved, TV coverage will be a chaotic orgy as Snow, Dimbleby, Donnelly (Dougie and Declan) et al all shout over the mic at the same time.
By the end of the race we should have a new Queen, Pope, Government, Cup and National winner, and a few rich punters.




