Ed Miliband inspires One Direction-style teenage crushes as 'Milifandom' takes off
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Version 0 of 1. Ed Miliband has had an incredible 11th-hour surge in popularity ahead of the General Election - it's a shame that not many of his new fans are actually of voting age. The Labour leader - who has until recently suffered from a nerdy, wonk-ish image - has won over the hearts and minds of teenage girls across the country. Led by a 17-year-old called Abby, Miliband's army of young followers believe that he has been unfairly portrayed by the media: I'm just an exam stressed 17 year old who loves Tom Hiddleston and thinks the media is unfair to Ed, just wanted to change that. Just trying to change my country for the better - As I'm 17 and I can't vote, I had to do something! #milifandom She also had a pithy message for the haters: All these tories tweeting me shade about ed hon ur just jealous Miliband himself tweeted her a message of support, but has yet to comment on the fandom, beyond gasping when The Independent showed him a picture of himself mocked up as a topless Poldark. @twcuddleston It’s good to hear young people who care about politics speaking up for the things they believe in. @twcuddleston There’s a lot at stake at this election for young people. I hope more young people will join you & get involved. #VoteLabour But Abby's far from alone in her love of the Labour leader: Thinking about ed miliband pic.twitter.com/u0dcjb2qt8
I fancy Ed Miliband AND his politics! Hooray! I'm not going to lie, I used to properly fancy Ed Miliband when I was at school and hyperventilated when I first met him #milifandom
News just in: I am in the Ed Milifandom! Ed Milifan for life! Are you undecided about who to vote for on 7 May? Are you confused about what the parties stand for and what they are offering? Take this interactive quiz to help you decide who to vote for... Click here to launch The Milifandom has even spawned @CoolEdMiliband, which shows the would-be Prime Minister in different iconic film roles and as famous people. Milibond by @LabourMark #Milifandom #CoolEdMiliband pic.twitter.com/w0qhnsMYGV Edbo: First Blood by @richardmillwood #Milifandom #CoolEdMiliband pic.twitter.com/AVepCv2DCz Ed Milibain by @craigrothery #Milifandom #CoolEdMiliband pic.twitter.com/VXV5wwdB46 And here's Miliband, swooning to the soundtrack of Careless Whisper... But there's new competition from young Conservatives, who have started the @Cameronettes. Run by a 13-year-old, the Cameronettes want David Cameron to gain the adulation of his political rival. @runamauk im just a 13 year old girl who likes david cameron. I could call you a moron for liking ed but im resisting the temptation @twcuddleston WRONG There are two weeks until polling day - enjoy this while it lasts. |