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From King Arthur to Lord Toby Jug: in praise of the eccentric independent

The eccentric candidate represents the best of British bloody-mindedness. Long may he stand at the back

11 April 2015

9:00 AM

11 April 2015

9:00 AM

No election night is complete without a man dressed as King Arthur waving a plastic sword as the result is read out. Eccentricity is the bedrock of British democracy. The freedom of a madman to waste £500 to get on the ballot is precious. On these islands, we have a right to rave.

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