The leader of UKIP Gerard Batten has announced that the veteran entertainer Rolf Harris has been appointed as the party’s advisor for child welfare.

According to Batten, the Australian was the perfect choice as he ‘has a wealth of experience when it comes to keeping children entertained through the use of art and music.’

He added, ‘Millions of Britons grew up watching him work his magic on the small screen, and I look forward to what should be a very productive partnership.’

Sources within the party confirmed a number of other appointments on Friday morning.

These included a Turkey from Norfolk called Barry being drafted in as an advisor on Christmas, along with ex-Chelsea legend John Terry as a special advisor on not slipping the high hard one to every other WAG in the squad.