Campaign round-up: One day to go

With less than 24 hours until polls open, here’s a quick round up of how things stand before the election.

Message of the Day

Jeremy Corbyn final rallying cry before the election is to oppose austerity and support public services:

“The Tories have made it clear they don’t stand up for people’s priorities. Their ideological cuts have devastated public services leaving the NHS with the worst A&E waiting times since records began, and an unnecessary dispute with junior doctors.

“Rather than tackle rising class sizes in schools or the shortage of teachers, they are now preparing to spend over £1 billion on a top down reorganisation of schools than nobody wants.

“The systematic dismantling of our public services has meant 4,500 fewer firefighters, 18,000 fewer police and a care system unable to give the support that elderly and disabled people need.

“The Tories’ failed economic policies mean there is now a multi-billion black hole to fill in this Parliament. The Tories can no longer be trusted with our communities so send them a message on 5 May, vote Labour.

Forecasts

With another poll predicting his success, Sadiq Khan has a 12-point lead over Zac Goldsmith in this poll from LBC.

Labour’s sister party the SDLP in Northern Ireland is down two points since the 2011 Assembly elections.

Quote of the Day

“Personally, I do not feel that the immigration from eastern Europe was a problem for Britain. I think those people contribute far more in taxes than they ever take in benefits. They’re hard-working people, they’re good members of our community. And the benefit of having eastern Europe in the EU is enormous.” – Tony Blair, defending Labour’s record on immigration before Labour heads to the polls.

Meme of the Day

Forget Star Wars Day – Jeremy Corbyn’s video attacking David Cameron’s broken promises is what’s going viral today. Well, that and this joke about Ted Cruz.

Opposition Watch

Here is a video of Welsh Conservative candidate Andrew Atkinson chasing some ducks when out of the campaign trail.

Elsewhere in Wales, Nigel Farage has predicted UKIP will win five assembly seats.

The Times in Scotland has backed Ruth Davidson’s Scottish Conservatives, saying the party would be the effective opposition to SNP’s mediocrity.

Bryan Adams has endorsed Zac Goldsmith for mayor. Not a joke.