Philip Hollobone Invites Lindsay Lohan To Turn On Christmas Lights In Kettering To 'Redeem Her Political Reputation' After Brexit Tweets

'Apart from the fact it might be the most average town in the country.'

It's getting weird. pic.twitter.com/puzq26BFoZ

— David Paxton (@DavidDPaxton) June 30, 2016

Tory backbencher Philip Hollobone on Thursday stunned the Commons by inviting Lindsay Lohan to turn off the Christmas lights in Kettering to help redeem "her political reputation".

Hollobone extended the invitation to the Hollywood actress for "slagging off" parts of Britain during her infamous Twitter commentary during the European Union Referendum.

Lohan tweeted: "Sorry, but Kettering where are you?"

Lindsay Lohan has been invited to turn on the Christmas lights in Kettering, Northamptonshire, to make up for her offensive Brexit night tweets
Lindsay Lohan has been invited to turn on the Christmas lights in Kettering, Northamptonshire, to make up for her offensive Brexit night tweets
Suzanne Plunkett / Reuters

Hollobone said the tweet was "fierce and offensive", but offered Lohan a chance to make up for her lack of geographic awareness.

He told MPs: “Apart from the fact it might be the most average town in the country, everyone knows where Kettering is.

#KETTERING - Where are you? Lindsay Lohan's referendum confusion https://t.co/yRYWmtYOif pic.twitter.com/UVGdYTee3z

— BBC Look East (@BBCLookEast) June 24, 2016

“It’s famous as the home of Weetabix breakfast cereal, Cheaney’s and Loake’s shoes, and Kettering Town Football Club has scored more goals in the history of the FA Cup than any other football team in the country.

“So would you support my invitation to Lindsay Lohan to come and switch on the Christmas lights in Kettering this Christmas, thus redeeming her political reputation and raising money for good causes?”

As expected Hollobone's suggestion hasn't been taken very seriously.

Tory MP Philip Hollobone in the House of Commons formally complaining about Lindsay Lohan's referendum night Twitter attacks on Kettering.

— Jim Waterson (@jimwaterson) June 30, 2016

Philip Hollobone insists Lindsay Lohan's tweets incorrect as "everyone knows where Kettering is" and demands she visits the town.

— Jim Waterson (@jimwaterson) June 30, 2016

Chris Grayling says Lohan has not fulfilled her career potential, in part because she hasn't visited Kettering. SERIOUSLY WHAT IS HAPPENING.

— Jim Waterson (@jimwaterson) June 30, 2016

What @lindsaylohan had to say about Kettering is now being debated in the Mother of Parliaments. #endofdays https://t.co/BMTuUxVKds

— Richard Moss (@BBCRichardMoss) June 30, 2016

all i want for christmas is to see lindsay lohan turn on the christmas lights in kettering

— Luke (@jamiee_son) June 30, 2016
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