From brain fade to blank achievements

Unsung hero Brenda from Bristol, for summing up the nation’s feelings when the snap election was called: “You’re joking, not another one?!”

Most surreal moment

When Tim Farron told voters to “smell my spaniel”. The Liberal Democrat leader had actually been explaining why a dog jumped at him – it could smell his own pet – but the footage went viral.

Worst brain fade

Diane Abbott’s costing of 10,000 extra policemen – either £300,000 or £80million – is pipped by Jeremy Corbyn’s Woman’s

Hour interview. He was caught checking his iPad.

Most backfiring stunt

The Lib Dems created a fake estate agents, May&Co, to attack the Tories’ social care plans. Then it emerged May&Co already existed. Its furious owner had been a Lib Dem, but not anymore…

Biggest mic drop

Lord Sugar, The Apprentice tycoon, dismissed Corbynista claims he opposed Labour because he would have to pay tax by tweeting a photo of his £58million cheque to HMRC.

Most unexpected hit

Sir Greg Knight, Tory candidate for East Yorks, became an internet sensation after coming up with his own campaign jingle. “You’ll get accountability, with Conservative delivery...” Inspired.

Weirdest interview Howling Laud Hope, the Monster Raving Loony Party leader, appeared on BBC’s Daily Politics with a white Stetson hat and rosette bigger than his head. He claimed other parties had stolen their policies.

Least effective leaflet

Ian Murray, Labour’s only Scottish MP in 2015, sent thousands of leaflets detailing his achievements – only for the space to be left blank in the final version. He blamed a “printing error”.