article_snippet.sent: The UK general election has bought with The UK general election a bizarre batch of merchandise in a bid to sway the nation.
article_snippet.sent: Many of the unusual trinkets can be purchased on the official party websites which often include a 'gift' category, should you want to bring politics into their special day.
article_snippet.sent: but here We round up the weirdest official - and unofficial -  collectibles as We prepare to go to the polls.
article_snippet.sent: For those of you unsure of what you would do with a life size political leader, the website provides the following suggestions: 'Suitable for gifts, bedroom decoration, home theatre decoration, wall decoration, kid's bedrooms, office desks and parties.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Political parties and retailers selling political merchandise .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Strange offerings include high viz jackets, decanters and birthday cards .