Published 19:21 IST, December 13th 2019

UK general election: Meet Johnson's 'fellow candidates' Lord Buckethead and Elmo

When Johnson took to stage to deliver his victory speech, he was joined by his unique opponents. Lord Buckethead and Elmo have been in politics since 1987.

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As newly re-elected Prime Minister of Britain thanked British citizens for voting in snap general elections of December 12 and ensured a thumping majority, some eyes were also attracted by his unique opponents which Johnson called as 'fellow candidates'. unconventional candidates have been a part of political spectrum since 1987. 

Johnson said, "I thank my fellow candidates, in all ir glory, Lord Bucke, and ors, Elmo, forgive me if I don't identify m all". 

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During his victory speech, Johnson dressed enthusiastic audience roaring phrases like, 'we did it', 'we pulled it off', 'broke delock'. re-elected UK PM expressed his joy over 'glorious pre-breakfast moment' of Conservatives acquiring 364 seats in British Parliament leaving ' if's, but's, maybe's' that new government will 'finally' get Brexit done by January 31, 2020' 

Lord Bucke

Lord Bucke is described as British satirical political candidate and it claims to be an intergalactic lord and represents Official Monster Raving Loony Party. Being in UK political fixture since 1987, when he ran under Gremloids party. Lord Bucke was also among leers standing against former UK PM Margaret Thatcher. Reportedly, he campaigned to demolish Birmingham and make way for a port. In 1987, he secured 131 votes and three individuals have become Lord Bucke since n. He also stood against former PM John Major in 1992 and Johnson's predecessor resa May. 

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Elmo

famous cartoon character from Sesame Street, Elmo was also among choice of candidates for British people. This year, Bobby Elmo Smith was man under red costume and took centre st with Johnson as he me his victory speech and also mentioned Elmo's name who scored eight votes. He even took a selfie during Johnson's speech and posted about his view in general elections. 

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Count Binface

Ar peculiar candidate who wears garb can over his he and an improvised suit of armour. Binface, an independent candidate in national election secured 69 votes against Johnson. During snap December election, Binface who claimed to be 5965 years old challenged Bucke. Count Binface is a creation of Jon Harvey, a British Comedian. 

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18:52 IST, December 13th 2019