British Prime Minister Theresa May waits with other candidates for the results to be declared, alongside a candidate known as Lord Buckethead. Picture: AFP

Britain went to the polls today and among the known names, from Theresa May to Jeremy Corbyn, many of the ballots contained some eyebrow-raising inclusions.

In the prime minister’s constituency of Maidenhead, a candidate known as Lord Buckethead stood against her.

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May and candidate Lord Buckethead wait for the declaration in the constituency of Maidenhead. Picture: APSource:AP

It’s not the first time the mysterious, cylinder helmet-wearing political hopeful has had a tilt. In 1987, he — or she — also ran against Margaret Thatcher.

As British journalist Dan Hodges recalled of that campaign three decades ago, Lord Buckethead was asked by officials to remove the helmet for the official count.

Alan Hope of the Monster Raving Loony Party.Source:Supplied

Lord Buckethead refused, stating it was impossible as it was their head.

As was the case today, Lord Buckethead wasn’t successful — nor when they tried once more in 1992 against John Major.

In an interview with BuzzFeed UK, Lord Buckethead pointed out they were the only candidate to have stood against those iconic figures.

“Britain sorely needs effective opposition. So I have returned.”

Liberal Democrats leader Tim Farron speaks after he held his seat, with Mr Fish Finger watching on. Picture: APSource:AP

Liberal Democrats leader Tim Farron had an interesting figure on stage with him during the declaration — Mr Fish Finger.

The candidate came about when an internet poll found Brits would prefer a fish finger to Farron as prime minister.

And so he legally changed his name, bought the costume and announced he was running.

Mr Fish Finger, speaking at the end of his campaign said: “We have done all we can, it is now down to the electorate to decide. I would like to thank the team for all their hard work and for all their efforts.”

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Theresa May awaits for the vote declaration alongside fellow candidate Bobby Elmo Smith. Picture: AFPSource:AFP

Also on stage with May during the count was Bobby Elmo Smith — a father’s rights activist who also ran.

Smith was dressed in a full costume of loveable Sesame Street character Elmo. He made several campaign trail appearances in the suit too.

Smith also appeared with the suit, when his mum wore it so he could speak with people. Bless.

It’s the third time the 33-year-old activist has run. He stood in Witney two years ago against then PM David Cameron.

The significance of Elmo is that the letters represent his four daughters’ names.

“No parent who is fit and willing should ever be denied their right to share equally in the lives of their own children,” he said in 2015.

Elsewhere, Labour leader Corbyn shared his declaration stage with a candidate from the Official Monster Raving Loony Party.

The party also ran a candidate against David Cameron in 2010. That same fellow, Alan Hope, also threw his hat in the ring this election — running against, you guessed it, May.

Yay, democracy! David Cameron celebrates with Alan Hope of the Monster Raving Loony at the 2010 election. Picture: APSource:AP

In a field of more than 3000 hopefuls, standing out in the political congestion is a good strategy.

Although the odd candidates don’t tend to have much luck, attracting a handful of votes from loved ones and protesters.

Originally published as Crazy characters of the UK election