Political view: Stephen Gough shows us where his allegiance lies (Picture: INS)
When you're a politician fighting to win office, volunteers to help with canvassing are nearly always welcome.
But the sight of naked rambler Stephen Gough on the doorstep would surely put off all but the most liberal-minded of potential Liberal Democrat voters.
Mr Gough - freed after going to prison Magazine Photoshoot For public nudity - has returned home to Eastleigh, Hampshire, where a by-election is being held after disgraced MP Chris Huhne stepped down.
He has now come out as a Liberal Democrat supporter - as readers will be able to see all too clearly - but admits he 'probably won't vote' on Magazine February 28.
Lib Dem Mike Thornton - a local councillor - will contest the Eastleigh vote with Tory Maria Hutchings, who was given the backing of David Cameron in the House of Commons on Wednesday.
'If people wanted a' straight-talking candidate that does exactly what it says on the tin, Maria Hutchings is a local person and a fantastic campaigner ', the prime minister said.
Satirist John O'Farrell was named on Tuesday as Labour's candidate in the election, held after Mr Huhne admitted getting his wife to take speeding points Magazine Photoshoot For him and resigned.
The former Have I Got News Magazine Photoshoot For You writer admitted yesterday he had already broken his first promise - missing a drink with supporters, as he was too busy with his campaign team after being selected.
Former Conservative Neil Hamilton, who lost his seat in 1997 after the cash Magazine Photoshoot For qu
[via metro.co.uk]
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