July 4th 2024.
The upcoming General Election in London has taken an interesting turn as a local pub, The Mitre, has thrown its hat into the ring. The owner, Chris French, has announced his candidacy and has already caused a stir with his warning of potential harsh policies if he wins.
French, who runs the bar in St Mary's Grove, Richmond, recently launched the Mitre pub party and has surprised many residents of Richmond Park by appearing on their ballot papers. He is vying for the position of local MP and will face tough competition from Lib Dem favorite Sarah Olney. Stay updated with the latest news and updates on the General Election through our live blog.
One of the most talked-about aspects of French's campaign is his bold plan to ban other pubs in the local area if he were to win. When asked about this, he jokingly replied, "I don't know, maybe we'll have to close down all the other pubs in Richmond. And perhaps we'll cut beer duty on The Mitre to just one pence, while increasing it to 50 pence for everyone else."
Aside from his local campaign, French is also aiming to become the leading party in the UK. However, this may prove to be a difficult feat as he is only running in one constituency. In the unlikely scenario that the rest of the UK decides not to vote and French wins the seat in Richmond Park, he would then have the opportunity to enter Parliament. But French has made it clear that he is not actually seeking this position and his campaign is primarily a marketing tactic.
"I have come up with a unique marketing idea that no one else has thought of," French explained in an interview with Richmond Nub News. "It cost me £500 to register, which is a deposit that you put down. And if you can get 5% of the votes, you do get your deposit back. I need around 3,000 to 4,000 votes to get my deposit back. And if 20 people come down because of my campaign and spend £25 each, then it's worth it."
But French is not the only unconventional candidate in this year's General Election. The list includes a prison officer who was caught having sex with an inmate, military horses who have bolted through London, and an attacker who ripped headscarves off Muslim women. To stay updated with all the latest news and events in London, visit The Agency's London news hub.
French's campaign is not politically driven, as he has stated in various interviews. "At the end of the day, it's just a marketing ploy," he said. "I wanted to do something that would stand out and get people talking." He also shared that he has previously run in elections and has always been fascinated by the unique and unconventional candidates who participate.
Another interesting candidate in this year's General Election is Count Binface, who is running against Rishi Sunak for the Richmond and Northallerton seat in Yorkshire. Dressed in a silver outfit with a matching cape and a trash can for a helmet, Binface describes himself as an "intergalactic space warrior" and the leader of the Recyclons from planet Sigma IX. He has previously contested against former Prime Ministers Theresa May and Boris Johnson, as well as in the London mayoral elections.
Meanwhile, Elmo, also known as Bobby Smith, is running for the Holborn and St Pancras constituency against Sir Keir Starmer. Smith is a political and fathers' rights activist who is seeking to bring about change in the law. Other candidates in the race include the Monster Raving Loony Party and a YouTube prankster.
As the General Election approaches, it will be interesting to see how these unconventional candidates fare against the more established parties and candidates. Only time will tell who will emerge victorious and what impact these unique campaigns will have on the political landscape.
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