The Conservatives held a Black and White Tie Ball earlier this month to raise funds for their election campaign, while Ukip are reported to have recently taken a princely sum from Richard Desmond. As for Al Murray, and his Freedom United Kingdom Party, the comedian has resorted to more humble methods to muster precious campaign funds.
The Pub Landlord, who is vying for the same seat as Nigel Farage, is selling FUKP stickers and badges online to raise party funds.
You can now show your support for #FUKP with party t-shirts, mugs, stickers and badges. Visit http://t.co/b9AYpj8HRe pic.twitter.com/sdLRNQjNGZ
— FUKP (@FUKPnews) February 15, 2015
While Farage has claimed that Murray’s campaign to be MP for South Thanet is merely a publicity stunt, a spokesman for the comedian insists that all funds raised will go towards FUKP, and not to his personal bank account.
‘I can confirm that any profit from FUKP merchandise is being used specifically for the campaign,’ a spokesman says.
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