Geoffrey Settle Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 The Telegraphs says Al Murray, the comedian, says he intends to stand for Parliament at the General Election in his guise as The Pub Landlord - against UKIP leader Nigel Farage.The star - whose creation is famed for extolling the joys of all things British - plans to stand in Thanet South, Kent, for his newly-formed Free United Kingdom Party Explaining his decision to stand, The Pub Landlord said: "It seem to me that the UK is ready for a bloke waving a pint around, offering common sense solutions." His comment will not be lost on many of those familiar with Mr Farage who is often pictured during impromptu lunchtime photocalls with a drink in his hand in a pub. Oxford-educated Murray has created an action plan in the guise of his patriotic character, in which he promises: "I pledge that the UK will leave Europe by 2025 and the edge of the Solar System by 2050. Common Market sense. Al Murray has started a new party what do you think - would you vote for him? Click here to see his video: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/general-election-2015/11345488/Watch-Al-Murray-Pub-Landlord-to-take-on-Nigel-Farage.html What do you think has he any good policies, would you vote for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 In Thanet he makes more sense than his rivals and a penny a pint gets my vote, even Farage will vote for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Well he does have a damned sight more common sense than any of the mainstream politicians anywhere in the country. The policies he is suggesting are far more appealing to the working man than anything dreamed up by the Tories, Lib Dums and the former party of the working man; Labour.... Plus when it comes to voter appeal, he will have far more going for him than any of the posh boys that lead the rest of the money grabbing, career politicians of all persuasions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Of the two crackpot fake politicians running for Thannet, he does make the most sense Baz. The Farage balloon can also be thrown in with your money grabbing career politicians and don't forget, he is the only EU funded candidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 EU funded? Well seems we do get something for our money after all ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 This is true but not all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy51 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Enough comedians in parliament already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 The guy isn't even funny in his day job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Au contraire, Farage is absolutely hilarious, you must have had a sense of humour bypass not to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Indeed, Nigel is amusing - tells it like it is ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 He flip flops and makes it up as he goes along, a classic example being his call for a two tier flat rate of tax, joke of a man in charge of a joke party with joke policies ( well they would be if they weren't so nasty) that change with the wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Time for a new joke then - the old one's worn out ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 I'd vote for Al Murray if he was standing round here, at least I understood what he was talking about and it made sense Is he really standing for parliament though and can he do that in the guise of his pub landlord character ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Sort of like a protest vote against the protest vote. Politics is getting to confusing. If I lived in Thanet I would vote for FUKP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Well I did enjoy his TV series - Al Murray's Road To Berlin and that's a Damned site more than I can say for any other politician that's around at the moment, mind you Glenda Jackson was pretty good in one of the Morecombe and Wise episodes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Settle Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 I'd vote for Al Murray if he was standing round here, at least I understood what he was talking about and it made sense Is he really standing for parliament though and can he do that in the guise of his pub landlord character ? I don't see why not provided he stumps up his deposit and I'm sure that he would welcome you Dizzy on his campaign team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Now that would be fun Geoff but alas it's too far for me to travel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Information on Murray from Wiki:. He attended Oxford University reading modern history, his grandfather was the former British ambassador Sir Ralph Murray, he has been married and divorced twice, so all in all he looks a suitable candidate for Westminster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Does he tell lies? If not he is totally unsuitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Information on Murray from Wiki:. He attended Oxford University reading modern history, his grandfather was the former British ambassador Sir Ralph Murray, he has been married and divorced twice, so all in all he looks a suitable candidate for Westminster. He is standing as a character he created called the Pub Landlord, not as himself. Basically he is mocking the vile tendencies of many of UKIPs candidates, councillors and supporters. Good on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 1p a pint may sound great - but how do you replace the taxes required to pay for the health service we need to treat those who are damaged by alcohol e.t.c? It is a shame that the democracy people died for is becoming more and more a platform for comedians and a laughing stock. What we need is a Common sense party! Ensure the rich pay their fair share of taxes. Help those who need genuine help (and ensure people don't sponge of the state). Ensure people are brought up with a real work ethic. Ensure mobile phones are banned from use within all schools. Make sure people learn to show some respect in society. Only allow those who can add value to society make a new home here. Make sure the punishment fits the crime - but also realise we can all make mistakes and support those willing to right their wrongs. I could go on - but I've no intention of standing for parliament or local council because unless you stand for one of the main stream parties and tow the party line you don't stand a chance - unless you are a comedian of course!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Politicians are liars.... all of them; without exception. Anyone who becomes a politician does, by association become totally untrustworthy because they see the party interests as being paramount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 his views on immigration sound startlingly familiar, if you use this forum that is Independent: What do you think about claims some of your policies on immigration might be racist? The Pub Landlord: “Is it really racist to say: ‘Argh god no, no we don’t want any of you or your lot coming over here to live here Christ no thanks argh Jesus? Stay away stay away’? Actually when you put it like that it might be racist. Er. My press bloke is telling me to move on. But the last thing we need is people coming over and making us look work-shy. Next question!.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Blimey Gary that was actually a very good post, quite unusual for you <runs for cover> You've got my vote too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 He is standing as a character he created called the Pub Landlord, not as himself. Basically he is mocking the vile tendencies of many of UKIPs candidates, councillors and supporters. Good on him. He stand wherever he wishes PJ , he' still Al Murray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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