Radio 5 Live - 13 Feb
Nicky Campbell interviewing some politcal expert about Downing St petitions ...
"Do politicians ever take any notice of online petitions where protesters just tick a box?"
No.
"Which is more influential? Column inches in the press, or a petition?"
Definitely column inches, without a doubt. Politicians live by the press and, rightly or wrongly, react to press pressure.
Online petition = wasted time - put your efforts into a more public campaign and shame them into keeping the Reds. Or just pay to have 'The Blades' painted red and pass them off as an RAF asset ...