Red Snollygoster

A self-motivated and shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician.

Known to originate in rural north Northumberland, the Red Snollygoster is specifically a Snollygoster associated with the Labour Party, although because the Labour Party have a holier than thou reputation to protect they may have to travel far from their native area to find a trough in which to dip their snouts.

A: Have you seen James on social media? He’s clearly a massive Snollygoster

B: Yes, he’s fat too

A: That’s correct, but not relevant here. He is going to get a council seat where ever he thinks he can win though. He’s clearly a big Red Snollygoster