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Bonfire Night: Starmer Effigy Sparks Controversy in Kent

11/5/2025

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The Edenbridge Bonfire Society in Kent will display an 11-meter effigy of Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Bonfire Night, November 8, 2023.
The effigy features a “farmer harmer” badge, a clipboard with “Suck up to Trump,” and crossed-out policies.
Bill Cummings, chair of the society, noted the event's historical significance and its reflection of public sentiment regarding government treatment of citizens.
Starmer was chosen over Andrew Tate and Angela Rayner, with over 500 participants expected in the torchlit parade.

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The Edenbridge Bonfire Society in Kent will display an 11-meter effigy of Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Bonfire Night, November 8, 2023.
The effigy features a “farmer harmer” badge, a clipboard with “Suck up to Trump,” and crossed-out policies.
Bill Cummings, chair of the society, noted the event's historical significance and its reflection of public sentiment regarding government treatment of citizens.
Starmer was chosen over Andrew Tate and Angela Rayner, with over 500 participants expected in the torchlit parade.