A variety of ‘unusual’ merchandise backing each of Scotland’s main political parties has been popping up online in the run-up to the Holyrood elections.
The merchandise on offer for SNP supporters includes a knitted Nicola Sturgeon finger puppet by Ding Dong Designs on Etsy and a t-shirt showing a Communist Russia style image of First Minister in her famous red dress with the words ‘Sturgeon for progress’ on website Red Bubble. The image can also be printed onto phone cases, travel mugs, skirts and leggings.
For those wanting the more personal touch, the Charm Works has a heart necklace etched with a caricature of the SNP leader. Alternatively, a t-shirt featuring Ms Sturgeon as Che Guevara and an 80s inspired top that combines the FM’s photo with a ‘rad’ triangle design, sold by Redbubble, are also on offer.
The range of merchandise available for other parties is sparser, with few able to compete with the weird and whacky paraphernalia available for the SNP.
However, Conservative supporters can adorn their walls with a painting of Ruth Davidson by Glasgow artist I.D. Campbell, which is available from Red Bubble. Other portraits on offer include Nicola Sturgeon and former Labour leader Johann Lamont. Voters can also buy their own custom Lego minifigure of UK Conservative party leader David Cameron from Etsy.
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Labour voters can show their support with a ‘Keep Calm and love Kezia Dugdale’ keyring, available from ebay, while those wanting to back the party during the festive months can buy a crochet pattern to make their very own Jeremy Corbyn Christmas tree topper through SnokersImaginarium on Etsy.
Mugs proclaiming ‘Proud to vote Lib Dems’ and ‘Love immigration - Vote Greens’ are also available for Lib Dem and Green supporters.
However, there’s also merchandise available for those wishing to show their dislike of particular parties, with one Etsy shop offering Nigel Farage, Michael Gove, David Cameron and George Osborne pin cushions.
Meanwhile, Polls indicate that the SNP are on course to win the election, with a close battle for second place between Labour and the Conservatives.
Voters will take to the polls tomorrow.
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