Richard Huggett
Richard John Huggett (born January 1944) is a British citizen noted for standing in a variety of elections using descriptions which were similar, but not identical, to those of established political parties, leading to this practice being outlawed under the Registration of Political Parties Act 1998.
Most notably he stood in the European Parliament Election, 1994 under the name "Literal Democrat" for the Devon and East Plymouth seat, winning over 10,000 votes.
Hugget has also attempted to run as "Gerald Maclone" in the Winchester constituency in the 1997 General Election and the following by-election (The sitting MP was junior minister Gerry Malone).
Read more about Richard Huggett: Background, 1994 European Parliament Election, Winchester Parliamentary Elections 1997
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