What Lembit did next
Former Lib Dem MP turns pop star.
By George Eaton Published 07 February 2012 14:02In an ill-advised move, here's the former Liberal Democrat MP miming along to The Good Suns' "Pop Wound" (Britpop lite).
If you can't bear to watch the whole thing, fast forward to 1:47 for the moment that Lembit throws all dignity aside.
Hat-tip: Labour List.
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12 comments
Lembit Opik starring as Emperor of the Galaxy in the new Adam and the ASBOs sci-fi rock & roll movie !!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUw4ivb-X0c&feature=related
*C R I N G E ?... I suppose it could be worse, at least he's not rapping!!
Oh.
My.
God.
What a legend :)
oh god lembit why
do we really need this garbage on a none entity. NS is supposed to be a serious political journal. the mind boggles.
Please don't laugh he use to be my M.P. in Newtown.