Eddie Campaigns For Labour

[tonyav]

Do you think a man wearing stilettos can help.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-news/2015/04/03/general-election-2015-eddie-izzard-on-the-campaign-trail-in-the-west-midlands/

[Psybbo]

Yes, we adore Eddie!

[mikey4444]

Well, I suppose Labour can now rely on the transvestite vote I suppose.

Every little helps !

[tonyav]

Well it's certainly novel.

[steg]

I think labour are getting minced enough

[Baldric]

Vote Labour, the Deviant Party!

[Gromit]

The last time he toured the UK was when he completed 43 marathons in 51 days for Sport Relief.

He drew huge crowds where ever he went.

http://news.images.itv.com/image/file/34268/image_update_32fc876955f90d22_1337850587_9j-4aaqsk.jpeg

[tonyav]

I'll bet he wasn't wearing stilettos though, Gromit ;-)

[Gromit]

I really do not like the celebrity endorsement kind of electioneering. It seems to be an admission that the issues are dull or the policies are drab and do not hold up to scrutiny.

Quite often the 'celeb' will put off as many people as it will attrack. In the case of Eddie Izzard, my guess would be he is well liked by most of the public despite the cross dressing.

[Gromit]

* Attract * bleeding spell check.

[Baldric]

///bleeding spell check.///

You don't normally use one do you?

[Gromit]

As homer once said, the two best words in the english language - De Fault.
It is on by de fault on my phone.

[mushroom25]

//Well, I suppose Labour can now rely on the transvestite vote I suppose.
Every little helps ! //

labour tried the "lots of minorities make a majority" tactic in the 1980s. it didn't work then, any more than it's likely to work this time.

[jim360]

I'm sure heel make a huge difference.

[vetuste_ennemi]

This AB correspondent falls into deep despair. Strikes Eddie (with great sadness) from Christmas card list.

[sandyRoe]

Yes. The Labour party is a broad church. There's room for everybody.

[Gromit]

Izzard is a lifelong Labour supporter and has campaigned for them before. In the past he has said that he will one day be London Mayor, or an MP, or MEP.

[tonyav]

In the past he has said that he will one day be London Mayor, or an MP, or MEP.


He said it again today, Gromit. Have a look at the short video on my link.

[Gromit]

Mini caption comp.

http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Eddie+Izzard+Ed+Miliband+Labour+Party+Hold+Ng7HMUQZZOJl.jpg

Izzard: There's the door to backbench oscurity, Ed.

[Retrochic]

Eddie Izzard -your typical labour supporter: son of middle class parents, went to ST' Bedes Prep School , Independant Eastbourne college and Sheffield University (ooo Sheffield how working class)......At least Farage doesn't have to stoop to getting has been comedians to totter down the high street "a la Dick Emery".

[vetuste_ennemi]

Anyone remember "Où est le singe?".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1sQkEfAdfY