The General Election campaign for the Tory party got off to an interesting start this morning.

First up was a tour of Heck’s Farm Cider Farm, in Somerset, with the prime minister, the chancellor and owner Chris Hecks.

What a great photo opportunity.


Prime Minister David Cameron pictured with chancellor George Osborne and Chris Hecks at a photocall at Hecks Cider Farm (Picture: SWNS)

George Osborne was certainly thrilled with the visit, tweeting:

Completing #SouthWest tour with the brilliant Hecks Family in Wells who've been making cider for 6 generations. Great local biz & produce — George Osborne (@George_Osborne) January 26, 2015

But, hang on a moment what is that?

Social media hawks were quickly on the case, lampooning the chancellor for his unfortunate hand placement.

Even looking like a glue sniffing, alcoholic, junkie, George Osborne still looks more competent than Ed Balls. — Ben (@Jamin2g) January 27, 2015

Another said: ‘George Osborne, just hanging out, having a drink’

Oh George.

Oh dear (Picture: SWNS)

A spokesperson for the picture agency Western Daily Press has since apologised to Mr Osborne for the angle of the picture. A spokesperson said:

Sharp-eyed media observers spotted something about this photograph of George Osborne that eluded Western Daily Press’ proof-readers. The Chancellor’s right finger was lingering in an unfortunate – and innuendo-laden – position when he was pictured at Hecks Cider in Street, Somerset yesterday. Sorry Mr Osborne, this was one deficit we didn’t mean to expose.

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