The Pirate Party: the apolitical political party

The formation of UK version of the Pirate Party could turn out to be a political development of more than passing interest, both because it may appeal to a section of heavy internet users who are willing to put considerable efforts into promoting it and its policies, and also because its very existence may help shift the terms of political debate on some issues.

The Daily Telegraph has a good interview with its the Pirate Party’s leader, Andrew Robinson, both covering him and his views at more than soundbite length but also throwing in some scepticism.

It also has this rather curious comment:

When pushed for his views of the major political parties, Mr Robinson is at pains to remind me that the Pirate Party UK is apolitical.

An apolitical political party? Hmm.