Election 2015
When political food fails – in pictures
As a result of some misjudged PR the popular on-the-go snacks have left politicians’ embarrassed, mocked on Twitter and – in one case – questioned by police.
To find out all about these and other moments when politicians decisions to use food as a perfect photo opportunity have drastically backfired, enjoy our gallery of the top political food fails.
Red-faced
In this gallery we also feature a famously boozy party leader being left red-faced after spilling his wine on his trousers during a television interview and George Osborne’s famous burgergate incident.
Meanwhile, to read what Labour, the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats are planning for the food industry should they get into power, click on the party’s name.
The General Election takes place on May 7 and all parties have weighed in on issues that could affect the food industry, including migrant labour, EU reform, zero-hour contracts and health.