Have a very Maggie Christmas: Thatcher jumpers, ‘Sparkle with Starmer’ tees and a Jeremy Corbyn poetry book among political pressies on sale for those you love (or hate)
Are you struggling to buy a Christmas present for the political nerd in your life? Then the UK’s politicians and political parties have a gift for you.
Whether their idol is Margaret Thatcher, Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer or, er, Jeremy Corbyn, there is a vast array of goodies out there to ensure there is no major swing away from your affections on Christmas morning.
From festive clothing to baubles and mugs, whichever way you and yours lean there are wallet and purse-friendly options available.
Margaret Thatcher ‘no, no, no’ jumper (£24.95 from the Conservative shop)
Perfect for the relative who’s not for turning on the heating (have you seen the size of bills right now?) this true-blue pullover is one for the true blue Tory on your list.
While The Iron Lady is catnip to all Conservative tribes it is likely to appeal most to the Brexiteers on your list.
The slogan recalls the Iron lady’s response to calls for greater European integration in 1990 by then Commission president Jacques Delors.
While The Iron Lady is catnip to all Conservative tribes it is likely to appeal most to the Brexiteers on your list.
The slogan recalls the Iron lady’s response to calls for greater European integration in 1990 by then Commission president Jacques Delors.
He infuriated the PM and Eurosceptics by trying to force European federalism on the UK.
In a Commons speech after a summit in Rome, she said: ‘The Commission wants to increase its powers. Yes, it is a non-elected body and I do not want the Commission to increase its powers at the expense of the House, so of course we differ.
‘The President of the Commission, Mr Delors, said at a press conference the other day that he wanted the European Parliament to be the democratic body of the Community, he wanted the Commission to be the Executive and he wanted the Council of Ministers to be the Senate. No. No. No.’
Sparkle with Starmer t-shirt (£20 from the Labour shop)
Labour’s top offering this year takes inspiration from Sir Keir’s conference brush with a protester armed to the teeth with glitter.
Yaz Ashmawi tipped shimmering paper over the Labour leader and grabbed him as he was about to begin his set-piece speech in Liverpool.
Mr Ashmawi managed to reach the stage unchallenged and get his arms around the opposition leader in a grip for several seconds before bodyguards tackled him and dragged him away.
Labour’s top offering this year takes inspiration from Sir Keir’s conference brush with a protester armed to the teeth with glitter.
Yaz Ashmawi tipped shimmering paper over the Labour leader and grabbed him as he was about to begin his set-piece speech in Liverpool.
The Labour leader looked bemused and tried to keep Ashmawi at arm’s length until security tackled the protester and led him off stage.
Sir Keir then brushed off the glitter, and told a cheering conference: ‘If he thinks that bothers me, he doesn’t know me.’
Supporters of the opposition can now unleash their ‘inner shimmer’ in the sparkly, white T-shirt, which can be ordered from the Labour Party’s gift shop for £20.
For with either a tighter budget or a hankering for nostalgia, a ‘New Labour, New Britain’ fridge magnet referencing the Tony Blair era is just £3.
Jeremy Corbyn: Poetry for the Many (£17 hardback £8 e-book)
He may not like capitalism much, but Jeremy Corbyn knows you like a bargain. His poetry book is currently on sale with 30 per cent off its RRP.
No, you are not having a medical episode. This is a Jeremy Corbyn poetry book. But you can relax, the leftwing election loser and former opposition leader has not actually written any of the work on display in this book.
Rather Mr Corbyn, assisted by the former general secretary of the Unite union, Len McCluskey, have put together an anthology of some of their favourite works.
As an added bonus there is also a smattering of offerings recommended by some of Mr Corbyn’s showbiz pals.
Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey’s Poetry for the Many is available with a 30% discount
Mr Corbyn, assisted by the former general secretary of the Unite union, have put together an anthology of some of their favourite works plus efforts by their friends
Within the pages of the little red book you will find works by Shakespeare, William Blake, Emily Dickinson and Bertolt Brecht recommended by the politicians, plus suggestions by comic writer Rob Delaney, Coronation Street actor Julie Hesmondhalgh (left), playwright Ken Loach (right), comedian Alexei Sayle and Michael Rosen – the only actual poet among the group of acolytes.
So within the pages of the little red book you will find works by Shakespeare, William Blake, Emily Dickinson and Bertolt Brecht recommended by the politicians, plus suggestions by comic writer Rob Delaney, Coronation Street actor Julie Hesmondhalgh, playwright Ken Loach, comedian Alexei Sayle and Michael Rosen – the only actual poet among the group of acolytes.
But one name not on the list is Russel Brand. He was due to contribute but was dropped after he faced allegations of rape – which he denies – in September.
Publisher Or Books notes: ‘With the burgeoning popularity of poetry, especially among Gen Z, this joyful celebration of the power of verse is bound to delight and inspire across a wide audience.’
Liberal Democrat EU flag (£10 from the Lib Dem shop)
If the only brussels you like at the Christmas table is the beating Belgian heart of the European Union, the pro-rejoin Liberal Democrats have your back.
For a tenner you can plonk an EU flag with party branding in among the plates to remind your guests you have not got over the referendum vote, despite the intervening seven years.
It features the familiar flag of stars with the Lib Dem ‘bird of liberty’ at its heart.
For a tenner you can plonk an EU flag with party branding in among the plates to remind your guests you have not got over the referendum vote, despite the intervening seven years.
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