Ever since Rishi Sunak announced a snap election in the pouring rain in a scene that felt like it was lifted out of The Thick Of It, the election campaign has been dominated by memes. Today, as Labour win in a historic landslide victory, the internet is continuing to do what it does best... turning the standout moments of this election into pithy, sharable content.
Whether you're looking for something to make you laugh, cry or share on your social media, we've rounded up the best out there.
The best election memes
The best polling day memes
The best betting scandal memes
One meme-worthy moment to come out of the general election is around the betting scandal to hit the Tory party. Laura Saunders, the Tory candidate for Bristol North West, is thought to be under investigation by the Gambling Commission (GC) over claims she may have had inside knowledge about the prime minister’s decision to call a snap poll for 4 July. Straight away, the internet reacted in the way it does best - with a meme...
The best Rishi/Sky TV memes
This follows the Rishi Sunak Sky TV saga. In an interview, Rishi said that he grew up without Sky TV in an attempt to appear relatable to the British public. 'My family emigrated here with very little. There'll be all sorts of things that I would've wanted as a kid that I couldn't have,' he told ITV, adding that he had to 'sacrifice all sorts of things'. 'Famously, Sky TV, so that was something that we never had growing up actually,' he said.
Cue memes mocking the PM on social media...
The best Rishi Sunak memes
The best Keir Starmer election memes
Keir Starmer's constant reminders of his working class roots has been laughed at. The Labour leader admitted that the family 'couldn't make ends up', before bringing up the fact that his father was a toolmaker who worked in a factory and his mum was a nurse as he faced off against political rival Rishi Sunak at the Sky News election debate on 12 June.
Despite trying to impress with his humble background, audiences laughed and viewers couldn't resist making fun of him.
The best Ed Davey election memes
Ed Davey's campaign was another notable moment. The Liberal Democrats are no stranger to a good photo opp, and Davey is no exception. He revealed 'Yellow Hammer 1' - his campaign 'battle bus' - before falling into Lake Windermere after trying out paddleboarding, cycling down a steep welsh hill and hurtling down a giant slip n slide in an inflatable ring. Naturally, all these antics are meme gold and the internet can't get enough.
The best national service memes
Just days after calling the election, Sunak shared a plan to require 18-year-olds to take part in a form of national service if the party wins. In true Gen Z style, this lead to a whole range of hilarious (and in some cases, striking) reactions on social media.
The best Nigel Farage milkshake memes
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