Politicians are always trying to appear normal, sincere and authentic. It’s not just Ed Miliband trying to decide which kitchen to pose in: every MP is always trying to craft an image of themselves as a man or woman of the people through carefully-posed Twitter photos.
Mr Steerpike particularly enjoys shots of MPs enjoying themselves in their constituencies while buttering up a local business, and has a little black book of the best examples. Here are three very good ones:
Getting Ready for Christmas today in Dover. Parking is free in Dover & Deal until 26th Dec thanks to @DoverDC pic.twitter.com/EoYbbjixvJ
— Charlie Elphicke (@CharlieElphicke) December 20, 2014
Charlie Elphicke stocks up for Crisp-Mas
After dropping off some election material I couldn’t resist a burger and chips @TheOldGarrison pic.twitter.com/H5fR2cZqlg — James Duddridge (@JamesDuddridge) March 3, 2015
James Duddridge relaxes with his constiuents
Behind the scenes at McDonalds Teesside Park to see how it’s all done! I played a bit part in making this Big Mac.
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