One of the big, throbbing questions of the election campaign – which paper will David Cameron endorse? – was answered this morning during the Tory leader's encounter with Evan Davis in the Today programme's flagship 8.10am interview slot. Asked by the Evster what paper he "picks up", Cameron began with the classic politician's blocking move: "That's a very good question. I pick up about three or four in the morning." Pressed by Davis on whether he was a Telegraph, a Mail or (heaven forfend) a Guardian man, Cameron – after a long sigh – replied: "This is not the stage to make enemies among newspapers. I always try to answer questions but I'm going to dodge this one... the Daily Star?" You can listen to the exchange on the Today website, about 18 minutes in. Monkey is left wondering what in particular floated Dave's boat on the Star front page today: "Caine bashes Brown", "Free £5 Aintree bet for every reader", or "Pete fury at Jordan & Alex sex movie"? And how long before "Britain's most successful newspaper" is replaced on the Star's masthead by "David Cameron's favourite newspaper"?
