Count Binface, Elmo among UK election's quirky candidates - SBS
WEBJul 4, 2024 · Binface — the alter-ego of comedian Jon Harvey — ran against former prime minister Boris Johnson in the 2019 general election. He also ran in London's mayoral race this year, in which he beat the far-right Britain First party by 4,000 votes.
UK elections feature novelty candidates blurring lines between ... - RFI
WEBJul 4, 2024 · Every general election, the United Kingdom sees a handful of novelty candidates who often succeed in blurring the lines between politics and satire. London mayoral candidate Count Binface poses...
List of nicknames of prime ministers of the United Kingdom
WEBThis is a list of nicknames of prime ministers of the United Kingdom. Since Sir Robert Walpole, most prime ministers have had a nickname which was in common usage at the time they were in office. Many nicknames can be perceived as disparaging although others are complimentary or affectionate.
20 Most Famous British Politicians - Discover Walks Blog
WEBFeb 20, 2023 · The United Kingdom comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland and has various famous politicians who have changed the political climate in the region for decades. This article features the most famous among many in the regional political jurisdiction.
List of prime ministers of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia
WEBTop left: Robert Walpole is considered the first prime minister of Great Britain. Top right: Winston Churchill was prime minister during much of World War II. Bottom left: Margaret Thatcher was the first female prime minister. Bottom right: …
A Glossary Of U.K. Politics, From Ashcroft To Whips
WEBMar 30, 2015 · The four most senior positions in British politics are known as great offices of state; they are the prime minister, chancellor of the Exchequer, foreign secretary and home secretary.
Forty years of Monster Raving Loony wannabe MPs - BBC
WEBDavid Sutch - or Screaming Lord Sutch as he later became known - began standing in elections in the 1960s, partly as a way of publicising his music. But in 1983, he stood for the newly-formed...
The best eyebrows in British politics – POLITICO
WEBOct 5, 2015 · LONDON — In an era in which British politicians have, with a few exceptions, become bland, formulaic and inauthentic, Denis Healey’s death at 98 is a poignant reminder of how it is possible to be none of the three and still succeed.
The 50 most influential people in Britain - British GQ
WEBFeb 5, 2020 · Politics. The 50 most influential people in Britain. With the footballer who changed the conversation on racism, the defender of Big Data’s assault on democracy, plus 48 more movers, shapers...
Boris’s Cosplay Cabinet: The Fancy Dress Party At The Heart Of ...
WEBOct 2, 2021 · A quick glance through their PR shots you will find top politicians dressed in camouflage, branded jumpers, hardhats, aprons, lab coats, police jackets, goggles and fishmonger hats.
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