Tributes have poured in for a Nottinghamshire satirist who brought 'entertainment and charisma' to local politics. Dave Bishop, also known as Lord Biro, died aged 78 on December 4 after a short illness.
He was best known for his many comedic runs for office, which spanned across Nottinghamshire and beyond, standing under the banner of his Elvis-themed parties. They included the Bus Pass Elvis Party, Militant Elvis Anti HS2, the Elvis Defence League and the Militant Elvis Anti-Tesco Popular Front.
Among his highlights was finishing above the Liberal Democrats in a council by-election in Clifton North in 2014. One of Mr Bishop's closest friends, Ian Pickering, who was his media and nomination officer said he was a "fun-loving" and "lovely" man.
