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Ukip's Silliest Election Leaflets On Immigration, Gay Marriage, HS2

LOOK: Ukip's Silliest Election Leaflets
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It has not been a good week for Ukip, with several of the Eurosceptic party's candidates finding their political careers coming to an abrupt end after allegations of Nazi-sympathising and homophobia.

But some of their candidates, and their supporters, have been guilty of less serious crimes - crimes against grammar and accuracy.

Here HuffPost UK takes a look at some of the silliest election leaflets put out by the party.

Silly Ukip Flyers
Ukip Beaconsfield(01 of07)
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Some interesting grammar on the leaflet from Ken Wight, candidate for Beaconsfield.(h/t @Hope Not Hate) (credit:Twitter)
Ukip compares immigration to Native American oppression(02 of07)
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In 2010, Ukip issued a leaflet in Lancaster which compared immigration in the UK to the plight of Native Americans.The leaflet, uploaded on The Straight Choice, depicts a Native American in full head dress with the caption: “He used to ignore immigration … now he lives on a reservation”. (credit:Ukip)
Ukip Staffordshire (03 of07)
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A leaflet posted through letterboxes in Staffordshire, in support of Ukip candidate David Nixon’s leaflet was illustrated a cartoon of a young boy holding a placard which said: “Rights for Bi-Sexuals We demand the right to marry With (at least) one man and one woman.”Below it said: “Where will it end? – A child should have the right to a mother and a father.” (credit:Twitter)
Ukip Suffolk(04 of07)
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The leaflet proudly announces Suffolk candidate David Reynolds' opposition to the high-speed rail HS2, even though the route does not go through Suffolk..(h/t Jack Lay) (credit:Twitter)
Ukip on HS2(05 of07)
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UKIP’s 2010 manifesto promised to invest in three high-speed rail lines.. But now the party is staking its reputation on opposing HS2, which will run through Tory heartland areas (credit:Twitter)
Same Sex Marriage leaflet(06 of07)
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One rambling leaflet posted through letterboxes in support of Ukip describes "ordinary people" and "real people" who are against gay marriage.(H/T @LiamBowles_) (credit:Twitter)
Ukip... or is it?(07 of07)
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We couldn't resist including this one... for its sheer silliness.This is not a Ukip leaflet. This is a leaflet promoting Conservative Party candidate in the Eastleigh by-election, Maria Hutchings, in Ukip colours. Subtle. (credit:Twitter)

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