It’s been a long seven weeks, but don’t despair: this video perfectly captures the sillier side of the 2017 General Election.
Way back in April (was it only that short a time?), when Theresa May announced a monumental U-turn and called the election, few would have predicted the comedy gold the campaign trail would throw into our midst.
What soothsayer could foresee Nelson, the Liberal Democrat Pug?
Say hello to Nelson, who is awaiting Lib Dem Nick Clegg in London. He's been dressed in an anti-Kate Hoey t-shirt. #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/K03kZLovRe
— Richard Wheeler (@richard_kaputt) May 31, 2017
Will Nelson take his seat in Woofminster? #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/P9qFnSVO25
— Richard Wheeler (@richard_kaputt) May 31, 2017
Or Jeremy Corbyn’s mastery at pushing children on a swing?
…and receiving Pringles
Jeremy Corbyn taking a Pringle from a supporter in Cambridge. Brilliant! @jeremycorbyn @Debbie_abrahams @HackneyAbbott #jc4pm pic.twitter.com/M0vm2o0sq5
— Mark Pickering (@pickersplayspop) May 31, 2017
And then, of course, there was the moment when…
Theresa May revealed the naughtiest thing she’d ever done
What's the naughtiest thing @theresa_may has ever done?https://t.co/Y8Ys4T2fAT pic.twitter.com/5QvIXVNEl8
— ITV News (@itvnews) June 6, 2017
But our particular highlight has to be…
Greg Knight’s musical campaign video
Sir Greg’s catchy jingle might seem a little incongruous with the sombre political message that comes before it, but we predict that won’t prevent you from boogying along.Who said politics was dull?