WE THOUGHT HE WAS LOONY.
WE WERE WRONG.
Further investigation reveals the situation to be considerably more Loony than previously reported.
The Weekly Wally can today confirm that earlier estimates of Mr Hope’s Loony credentials were significantly understated.
Following extensive field research conducted during Saturday’s campaign procession through Ashton-in-Makerfield, our reporter has concluded that the true scale of the Loony operation exceeded all projections. The procession featured a police motorcycle outrider, an official campaign vehicle of disputed roadworthiness, and a quantity of confetti that witnesses described as substantial.
Mr Hope was unavailable for comment. Several badges were believed to have expressed strong opinions on his behalf.
The Weekly Wally apologises for any confusion caused by our initial assessment. We should have known. The signs were there.
A spokesperson for the campaign said only that the vehicle had been approved. No further information was provided regarding by whom.