Manchester Central by-election

[minionofmidas]

What'd he say? He disapproves of the practice?

[minionofmidas]

Okay, I've looked it up and (unless you're thinking of his second set of comments) he wasn't talk about rape at all.

[minionofmidas]

Someone having some 'fun and games' has added my name to the Wikipedia article for this election as the Liberal Party candidate.

The fact my tweet "confirming" this was a joke has been lost somewhat so now I guess it's an experiment in how long it takes Wiki editors to undo it.

Just bow to the inevitable and allow your name to go forward. If wikipedia says it then it must be true.

[minionofmidas]

"22 October 2012 11:55
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has this day appointed Anthony Joseph Lloyd to be Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead."

Candidates intending to stand so far:

Chris CASSIDY (UKIP)
Peter CLIFFORD (Communist League)
Alex DAVIDSON (TUSC)
Lee HOLMES (People's Democratic)
Loz KAYE (Pirate)
Eddy O'SULLIVAN (BNP)
Lucy POWELL (Labour)
Marc RAMSBOTTOM (Liberal Democrat)
Clive SEARLE (Respect)
Matthew SEPHTON (Conservative)

You forgot Liam PENNINGTON (Liberal). See posts above for reference.

[minionofmidas]

It would have been nice to see third and fifth place reversed here.