This photo perfectly sums up the state of British politics in 2017

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It’s not everywhere in the world that the country’s leader shares a stage with a person wearing a bucket on their head and Elmo.

But this is Britain, where the politics is unpredictable and the humour is absurd.

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Current Prime Minister Theresa May was up for re-election in her constituency of Maidenhead. As is glorious tradition, several eccentric characters contested the seat, either for publicity or just for our enjoyment.

First, there’s Elmo.

Theresa May and husband Philip are greeted by Elmo at their polling station.

Theresa May and husband Philip are greeted by Elmo at their polling station.

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