Two candidates are planning to stand in Hove for the Monster Raving Loony Party at the elections next month.
Jon Dixon, who will be running as Pantomime Dame – Dame Dixon, wants to run for the House of Commons on a platform of “undeliverable nonsense”.
Adam Campbell, who will be running as Adam Gzunder Campbell, plans to stand for Brighton and Hove City Council in Brunswick and Adelaide ward. He contested the seat for the Conservatives at the last local elections in 2011.
Mr Dixon said that he was “running on a ticket of magic, fun and fabulous frocks”.
Of his policies, he said: ““They are without doubt undeliverable nonsense!
“I am the only politician in the general election who can promise that I won’t succeed with any of my policies.
“None of the others can be so refreshingly honest even though some of them have equally questionable pledges.”
He said that his policies included the following
- Science policy – the periodic table will only be used periodically
- Transport – during engineering works trains will be replace by magic carpets
- Environment – all scarecrows should be in the image of Jon Pertwee
- Economy – for one day a year Monopoly money will become legal tender
- Business – every Friday will be take your frock to work day
- Health – anyone playing the part of Doctor Who will have to be fully qualified by the British Medical Association
The pair said that they were both passionate about the importance of voting, saying: “The act of voting is a hard fought for right and you should exercise that right.
“Even if you feel disaffected by the Westminster elite your vote could find a home with us. Waste your vote with the Loonies.”
Mr Campbell added that his policies included painting the i360 pink – “like a giant stick of rock”.
He said: “If we are stuck with it, it should have something vaguely to do with a seaside.
“I’m a loony – not a nutter – that’s the difference and that’s why I have some serious locally focused policies including bi-monthly surgeries where your concerns will be listened to and I will be honest about what I can and can’t do.
“I want to actively promote the interests of all the residents of Brunswick and Adelaide – not just a select few.”
As if to underline his willingness to come up with outlandish proposals, Mr Campbell added: “One of the other big promises is making sure your household waste is collected – on time!”
“It looks set to be a Silly landslide!”