People are sharing this Tory rebel’s campaign video because it’s actually funny

John Plunkett. Updated November 25th, 2019

Politician’s campaign videos have a habit of going viral for the most unfortunate of reasons. Usually, because they’re laughably, hilariously, crap.

Except this one, from David Gauke, the parliamentary candidate for South West Hertfordshire, is actually rather good.

Gauke was one of the rebel Tories who voted against Boris Johnson’s government back in September and is now standing as an independent.

Here’s his video (and yes, you do have to watch to the end).

Meet Jim, a dismayed longstanding Conservative who’s backing me. pic.twitter.com/sA6EvLRrfF

— David Gauke (@DavidGauke) November 24, 2019

And here’s just a bit of the love he was getting for it today.

Hang on…this is actually funny https://t.co/oyIV9qqgGV

— Jess Brammar (@jessbrammar) November 25, 2019

Thank you for injecting some humour into otherwise grim proceedings. You deserve to win! Good luck 🤞#Gauke4SouthWestHertfordshire #UnicornSlayerExtraordinaire🦄#TacticalVoting #GE2019

— KT Register2Vote Parker🗳️ (@lunaperla) November 24, 2019

Worth watching for the punchline. Bravo! https://t.co/akyzecrqGy

— Kevin Maguire (@Kevin_Maguire) November 25, 2019

That’s nice you’ve got 1 vote.

— Jane Newton (@JaneNewton9) November 24, 2019

Ok, this is funny https://t.co/iP8fKlZKHe

— David Allen Green (@davidallengreen) November 25, 2019

Didn’t win over everyone, though.

Have to admit, that did raise a smile.

Can’t wait to see you humiliated though.

— Pete Thomas (@PeteNThomas) November 24, 2019

Blimey.