George Osborne Sniffing Cider Is The Most Unfortunate Photo Of The Year

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:

But, hang on a moment what is that?

??? (Picture: SWNS)

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

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.