Murray Reveals Salmond Mayoral Plans

Comedian Al Murray says he intends to make Alex Salmond First Minister of Norwich if he is elected to Parliament in his bid to usurp Ukip leader Nigel Farage at the general election.

The star - whose Pub Landlord character is famed for extolling the joys of all things British - plans to stand in Thanet South for his newly-formed Free United Kingdom Party (FUKP).

Outlining his common sense'' policy for Scotland, Mr Murray said:Alex Salmond will be made First Minister for Norwich, so he can get to understand what being ignored by the rest of the country is really like.''

Mr Salmond stood down as Scottish First Minister following his unsuccessful bid for Scottish independence in September.

Mr Murray, 46, is standing in a constituency which the Conservative Party won from Labour at the previous election in 2010.

It is already the focus of huge attention due to Mr Farage's decision to stand there as Ukip experiences a surge of support and now has two Parliamentary seats.

His party took 5.5% of the votes in the seat five years ago. Explaining his decision to stand, The Pub Landlord said: It seems to me that the UK is ready for a bloke waving a pint around, offering common sense solutions.''

His comment will not be lost on many of those familiar with Mr Farage who is often pictured during impromptu lunchtime photocalls with a drink in his hand in a pub.