Arts+Culture / NewsJulian Assange debates running in the UK electionThanks, but definitely go awayShareLink copied ✔️April 19, 2017Arts+CultureNewsText Matilda Bywater Following Theresa May’s call for a snap election on June 8, Julian Assange has taken to Twitter to ask his followers if he should run to be UK Prime Minister. The Wikileaks founder posted a poll – led by the question “Should I run in the UK general election?” – on his account earlier today. He provided four different options as answers: “Yes. Do it! That'd be fun”, “Yes. Mock them globally”, “No. Really US+EU fault” and “No. Way bigger fish.” Although an unlikely candidate, Assange would actually be eligible – if only there wasn’t the small matter of being stuck in London’s Ecuadorian embassy after being granted asylum by the country in 2010. Other than that, he qualifies on account of his Australian citizenship (Australia being a member state of the Commonwealth) and being over 18. Although the UK Election Commission specifies that you can’t have been sentenced or detained in the UK, Assange makes the case that he’s currently detained without charge after Swedish allegations of rape and sexual assault – accusations he claims are part of a wider conspiracy to discredit him. Since his detainment, the whistleblower has become known for his outspoken political views, and has been previously linked to both UKIP and Trump. Regardless of whether anything comes of this latest venture, his followers appear to hope so, with option “Yes. Do it! That would be fun” leading the vote on 50 per cent (at the time of writing). “Yes. Mock them globally” is currently in second place. Place your vote below: Should I run in the UK general election? The government has detained me without charge for seven years:https://t.co/0VmWWBCxfC— Julian Assange (@JulianAssange) April 19, 2017 Learn what you can do to make the most of the upcoming election here Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingHow On and Loewe are shaping the future of footwear The Swiss performance brand has reunited with the luxury Spanish label to create the LightSpray CloudmonsterFashionFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workReplitLife & CultureJoin Spike Jonze, Reshma Saujani and more at vibeconLife & CultureHave you ever been friend-bombed?Beauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaFashionIn pictures: The extravagant world of Sukeban takes New YorkLife & CultureNobody wants to be famous anymoreMusicThe 5 best songs from Drake’s new albums (plural) MusicTerrified: The 5 best tracks on fakemink’s new album Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy