Political commentators have criticised the moves. Johnny Marr, former guitarist with The Smiths, and cousin of the former BBC Political Editor Andrew Marr, suggested 'there is a real danger these action will simply trivialise politics'. When Mr Damian asked him how quickly he would like this process to stop he simply replied: 'How soon is now?'

Critics however have suggested that this could help to reinvigorate the political process. 'We need more Sci Fi legends involved in elective matters,' said Sci Fi fan John Brown, 63 speaking from the room he still has in his Mothers house.

Flash's intervention surprised many, not least because many feared that he had died sometime ago.

'Gordon's alive?' Brian Blessed said when we approached him.

Whether the Liberal Democrats will continue to be or not, of course remains to be seen.