The Monster Raving Loony Party (not so silly!)
American writer Bill Bryson once wrote that only in England could you have high court judges that ‘would wear little mops on their heads’.
Likewise, it’s likely only here do we have anything remotely resembling the Monster Raving Loony Party – could you imagine if it existed elsewhere?
And what’s even more loony is that some of their policies are better than the main parties, perhaps they should be in power!
Founded in 1982 in a Devon hotel, the party has contested quite a few elections (their candidates tend to stand against Prime Ministers). But it’s all good-spirited when they inevitably lose their deposits.
The Loony Party actually has a sad history, because its original leader (Screaming Lord Sutch) committed suicide a few years ago, depressed after the death of his mother.
Since then, the party has been led by Howling Laud Hope (ran alongside feline co-leader Catmando, who sadly died so now he runs the party alongside deputy leader Baron von Thunderclap).
All the finances are overseen by Nick the Flying Brick!
Policy Suggestions from Monster Raving Loonies
It would be quite a good idea for our MPs to read through these!
- Join the Duchy of Cornwall, to benefit from tax exemptions.
- Innocent prisoners will be released, to reduce overcrowding.
- Pensioners will qualify for an ice lolly allowance, in warm weather.
- Quitters will be encouraged not to start in the first place.
- Terrorists will be made to wear bells, so we know where they are.
