For a bit of light relief from the normal electioneering, hvae a look at this BBC article on some of the stranger manifesto pledges.

Even if you have no interest in this election, it's worth reading this.

Our Monster Raving William Hill Loony Party's highlights include the following gems:

He is also pledging a 99p coin to save on change (this was also a pledge last time around in 2005, but "no-one noticed it then, so we're still shouting about it now").

Other Monster Raving Loony manifesto suggestions - individual candidates can pick from an extensive list or choose their own - include:

• All socks to be sold in packs of 3 as a precaution against losing one

• Make it illegal for superheroes to use their powers for evil

• Ban all terrorists from having beards as they look scary

• Change the English symbol of three lions to 3 badgers

• School dinners must be regularly checked for radioactivity

• Add the Loch Ness Monster to the endangered species list

• Dedicated pogo stick lanes on routes to centres of work

But nothing beats the Cure (Citizens for Undead Rights and Equality) Party, actively campaigning on behalf of all zombies! This is a link to their website. However I hope I never meet one of their representatives!