SIMPLY hilarious: James Alexander jumps from the sinking ship before the inevitable.

Even more comical, he is joining Ed Miliband. They are made for each other.

Yet another unmitigated disaster for Labour, potentially the best double act since Morecambe and Wise and it won’t cost a penny to watch it.

Mr Alexander’s comment that there is more to life than politics says it all; a true politician doesn’t treat it like a job. Look back on true political greats, enough said.

Fingers crossed for the York public on his replacement, prior to Labour losing the next election.

Stuart Sykes, Blue Moon Trading, Goodramgate, York.