Le frère de l'ex-candidat à l'élection présidentielle américaine Bernie Sanders a annoncé, vendredi, qu'il présentera sa candidature pour occuper le siège laissé vacant par l'ex-premier ministre David Cameron au Parlement britannique.
Larry Sanders, qui a déclaré avoir été inspiré par le succès rencontré par son jeune frère, est le candidat du Parti vert pour la circonscription de Witney, dans l'Oxfordshire, qui est généralement remportée aisément par le Parti conservateur.
M. Sanders, un ex-travailleur social âgé de 82 ans, a souligné que son jeune frère n'aura pas à lui donner des conseils sur la façon de mener sa campagne, mais il a assuré qu'il "volerait toutes ses propositions politiques".
Lors des élections législatives de l'an dernier, David Cameron avait remporté la circonscription avec quelque 35 000 votes, tandis que le candidat vert n'avait ravi la faveur que de 2 970 électeurs.
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Supporters of democratic candidate Bernie Sanders gather in London, Tuesday, March 1, 2016 as voting begins in the U.S. Democrats Abroad Global Presidential Primary.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein) (credit:Frank Augstein/AP)
London Supporters Of USA Democrat Bernie Sanders Hold "Super Tuesday" Rally(02 of11)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Supporters of American Democrat candidate Bernie Sanders carry a sign with the slogan 'Bernie 2016' as they march to a local polling station during a Super Tuesday rally in Parliament Square on March 1, 2016 in London, England. Super Tuesday is a day in the United States presidential primary season where a large number of states hold their primary elections. American citizens abroad are allowed to vote for their chosen candidate at local polling centres. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
London Supporters Of USA Democrat Bernie Sanders Hold "Super Tuesday" Rally(03 of11)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Supporters of American Democrat candidate Bernie Sanders carry a sign with the slogan 'Bernie 2016' as they march to a local polling station during a Super Tuesday rally in Parliament Square on March 1, 2016 in London, England. Super Tuesday is a day in the United States presidential primary season where a large number of states hold their primary elections. American citizens abroad are allowed to vote for their chosen candidate at local polling centres. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
London Supporters Of USA Democrat Bernie Sanders Hold "Super Tuesday" Rally(04 of11)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: A supporter of American Democrat candidate Bernie Sanders wears a badge with the slogan 'A Future To Believe In' during a Super Tuesday rally in Parliament Square on March 1, 2016 in London, England. Super Tuesday is a day in the United States presidential primary season where a large number of states hold their primary elections. American citizens abroad are allowed to vote for their chosen candidate at local polling centres. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
London Supporters Of USA Democrat Bernie Sanders Hold "Super Tuesday" Rally(05 of11)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Supporters of American Democrat candidate Bernie Sanders gather in Parliament Square during a Super Tuesday rally on March 1, 2016 in London, England. Super Tuesday is a day in the United States presidential primary season where a large number of states hold their primary elections. American citizens abroad are allowed to vote for their chosen candidate at local polling centres. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
London Supporters Of USA Democrat Bernie Sanders Hold "Super Tuesday" Rally(06 of11)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Supporters of American Democrat candidate Bernie Sanders carry a sign with the slogan 'Bernie 2016' as they march to a local polling station during a Super Tuesday rally in Parliament Square on March 1, 2016 in London, England. Super Tuesday is a day in the United States presidential primary season where a large number of states hold their primary elections. American citizens abroad are allowed to vote for their chosen candidate at local polling centres. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
London Supporters Of USA Democrat Bernie Sanders Hold "Super Tuesday" Rally(07 of11)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: A supporter of American Democrat candidate Bernie Sanders waves a sign with the slogan 'Bernie For President' during a Super Tuesday rally in Parliament Square on March 1, 2016 in London, England. Super Tuesday is a day in the United States presidential primary season where a large number of states hold their primary elections. American citizens abroad are allowed to vote for their chosen candidate at local polling centres. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
London Supporters Of USA Democrat Bernie Sanders Hold "Super Tuesday" Rally(08 of11)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Supporters of American Democrat candidate Bernie Sanders carry a sign with the slogan 'Bernie 2016' as they march to a local polling station during a Super Tuesday rally in Parliament Square on March 1, 2016 in London, England. Super Tuesday is a day in the United States presidential primary season where a large number of states hold their primary elections. American citizens abroad are allowed to vote for their chosen candidate at local polling centres. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
London Supporters Of USA Democrat Bernie Sanders Hold "Super Tuesday" Rally(09 of11)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: A supporter of American Democrat candidate Bernie Sanders waves a sign with the slogan 'Bernie For President' during a Super Tuesday rally in Parliament Square on March 1, 2016 in London, England. Super Tuesday is a day in the United States presidential primary season where a large number of states hold their primary elections. American citizens abroad are allowed to vote for their chosen candidate at local polling centres. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
London Supporters Of USA Democrat Bernie Sanders Hold "Super Tuesday" Rally(10 of11)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: A supporter of American Democrat candidate Bernie Sanders wears a badge with the slogan 'A Future To Believe In' during a Super Tuesday rally in Parliament Square on March 1, 2016 in London, England. Super Tuesday is a day in the United States presidential primary season where a large number of states hold their primary elections. American citizens abroad are allowed to vote for their chosen candidate at local polling centres. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)
London Supporters Of USA Democrat Bernie Sanders Hold "Super Tuesday" Rally(11 of11)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: A supporter of American Democrat candidate Bernie Sanders waves a sign with the slogan 'Bernie For President' during a Super Tuesday rally in Parliament Square on March 1, 2016 in London, England. Super Tuesday is a day in the United States presidential primary season where a large number of states hold their primary elections. American citizens abroad are allowed to vote for their chosen candidate at local polling centres. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Ben Pruchnie via Getty Images)