The beleaguered families of our politicians are hoping that, just for once, they will stick by what they are saying, and stay away this year.
Nigel Farage's cousin said: 'Nigel's a bit of a knob, but he is our knob, you know. I can slag him off, but I will defend him when anyone else starts, but I am so glad he says he won't be coming here this year. At least there will still be some After Eight Mints left.'
A relative of Priti Patel said: 'It is sad, but at least this year, someone else can win Guess Who? It is not always Bernard, you know.'
A second cousin of Boris Johnson added: 'Yes, political discussion is always divisive, but can you imagine what it is like around our way?'
