In the news

Guardian election ticker:

I’m pretty sure this is an election day first, at least for the Guardian (other publications’ mileage may vary).

James Wannerton from Blackpool has a rare condition called lexical-gustatory synaesthesia, which means he can taste words and sounds. For the general election, he has teamed up with artist Sam Cornwell to show how each political leader tastes.

Nick Clegg tastes like pickled onions, elastic bands, a meatless lamb leg and a dribble of yoghurt, we are told. The strong of stomach can see the full, um, delicious range of dishes here.