As voters head to cast their votes today, watch ill-judged political stunts from over the years above, including Neil Kinnock falling victim to the tide and the notorious ‘EdStone’.
Former cabinet minister Sajid Javid has said MPs £86,000 salary should be doubled to attract more talent to Parliament.
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