Martyn Jones MP

When in Parliament, one tries to look his best. It is therefore imperative that one wears a correctly fastened bow-tie to distinguish himself from the riff-raff wearing ties – they're also about to make a huge comeback on the club-scene I'm sure of it.

Firstly: Always attempt to choose one of a plain and traditional black colour or one matching one's political affiliation. There is nothing worse than finding yourself surrounded by the opposition at lunch over a case of mistaken –‘political' identity.

As far as how to tie the bow tie, you require cunning and skill to master this ancient art – alternatively you just need ten pounds to buy yourself a clip-on.

For you die-hard fans, here are some simple instructions. Good luck!

HOW TO TIE A BOW TIE

1. Adjust the tie so that one end is slightly longer than the other, crossing the long end over the short.

2. Bring the long end through the centre at the neck

3. Form an angle loop with the short end of the tie crossing left. Drop the long end at the neck over this horizontal
loop.

4. Form a similar angle loop with the loose long end of the tie and push this loop through the short loop.

5. Tighten knot by adjusting the ends of both loops.

HOW TO TIE A BOW TIE

1. Adjust the tie so that one end is slightly longer than the other, crossing the long end over the short.

2. Bring the long end through the centre at the neck

3. Form an angle loop with the short end of the tie crossing left. Drop the long end at the neck over this horizontal loop.

4. Form a similar angle loop with the loose long end of the tie and push this loop through the short loop.

5. Tighten knot by adjusting the ends of both loops.

3. Form an angle loop with the short end of the tie crossing left. Drop the long end at the neck over this horizontal
loop.