Stephen Hawking keeps getting cooler and cooler. On top of being one of my all time heroes from childhood, he first stars in the 2012 paralympic opening ceremony; then he surprises me by cropping up in monty python. Now, rather awesomely, he has spoken out in support of Labour in the coming elections. He has famously been very critical of the tory privatisation of the NHS; he also supports Labour’s stance on science funding. CaMoron may have his fake letter, but Miliband has the backing of one of the most respected people in the country, and indeed the world.