FLOATING voters in Wimborne had been blown to their polling stations by a gust of pre-election oratory from their town crier.

Town Mayor’s Sarjant, Chris Brown, had taken to the Minster Green in the build up to polling day to roar out a special cry on the dangers of apathy.

Now the large-lunged orator has been carried to fourth place in a town crier’s competition in Yeovil with a cry of thanks to those who cast their vote in one of the strangest elections ever.

“Election time has come and gone, and to make it a little more interesting, no particular party has definitely won,” roared Chris.

And while constitutional experts have debated the mechanics of forming the next government, Chris’ tongue has remained firmly in his cheek.

“No town criers are allowed to take a political stance/Which for many of us is quite convenient, as it is amusing to see the party leaders preen dance.”

Chris has backed the Queen to insist on a workable model of government.

“We all know dear Elizabeth is no push over and she will leave nothing to chance,” he said.

"God save the Queen!"