Alex Salmond Effigy To Be Set On Fire At Lewes Bonfire Night

English To Burn Giant Alex Salmond Effigy

The people of Lewes in Sussex will celebrate bonfire night this year by setting fire to a giant effigy of Alex Salmond. The the former Scottish first minister is seen holding a "45%" sign - the percentage of Scots who voted for independence in September. Also featured, the Lock Ness Monster.

The firework night display in Lewes is a huge draw across Sussex, with thousands of people descending on the small town each year to take part in the celebrations.

The photograph of the effigy was first tweeted by East Sussex County Council. Who then appeared to think better of it. The council later tweeted: "Please note that the Alex Salmond and Nessie models were created by Waterloo Bonfire Society #LewesBonfire and have NO connection to ESCC."

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