Turkeys wouldn’t vote for Christmas, but Winnie the Pig was there campaigning to get us to buy British.
Even though the old mum had bathed, and was looking her beautiful best, it wasn’t enough. The authorities would not allow a pig to trot into Downing Street.
Imagine the headlines. Imagine the security risk.
The ever-vigilant police even separated Winnie from the farmers, who were surprised to be ordered off to their own pen.
Written by Clare Parry, 04 March 2008
"..Maybe Mr Brown should lead the way and get himself a bulldog. I remember the "I'm backing Britain" promotion when Mrs Thatcher was in Downing Street and that was very successful."
I think he has already got a bulldog, I have seen her a few times on Question Time.
Posted by: Madnurse 4 Mar 2008 15:13:19
Merv
Bet you dont see too many in your part of the world!
Posted by: The Morning Post 4 Mar 2008 15:11:35
Are you sure that's 'NOT' a politician? No wait, this character's behind bars!!
Sorry my mistake!!
Posted by: T.J.from Ireland 4 Mar 2008 15:05:52
Madnurse,
Pigs are very particular about who they mix with, so maybe the M.P.'s were concerned that they may have been snubbed, although I think your suggestion is probably nearer the truth!
Posted by: Merv. Beszant, Dubai 4 Mar 2008 14:32:59
"The authorities would not risk allowing a pig trot into Downing Street."
In case it got mixed up with some of the other members of parliament...?
Posted by: JC 4 Mar 2008 14:28:01
Maybe Mr Brown should lead the way and get himself a bulldog. I remember the "I'm backing Britain" promotion when Mrs Thatcher was in Downing Street and that was very successful.
Posted by: Elizabeth Davies Cape Town 4 Mar 2008 14:20:55
Perhaps there was no room for any more snouts in the trough.
Posted by: Madnurse 4 Mar 2008 14:12:14
We should all try and buy British, whenever possible, and although we cannot be forced to do this, let's hope that the picture of Winnie the Pig will result in the pen being mightier than the sword!
Posted by: Merv. Beszant, Dubai 4 Mar 2008 14:09:33