'Hundred people an hour' joining Pirate Party UK

The Pirate Party, a political group which hopes to legalise internet filesharing, has attracted a huge number of new members since announcing its plans to contest seats at the next election. The Telegraph reports.

Andrew Peter Robinson, the leader of the Pirate Party, said they had been flooded by enquiries from people who wanted to join the group. At its peak, he said, around 100 people an hour were signing up to become party members.

Previously: - Pirate Party UK now registered by the Electoral Commission

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