Fake MP 'Ana Key' Invents Constituency and Tricks Public
You really can't make this up: Ellen Kenyon Peers, an artist with strong socialist ties, decided to become an MP—at least online. Using the name 'Ana Key MP', she boldly set up shop as the supposed representative for 'Deptford and Greenwich', a constituency that exists nowhere in any Westminster records. She didn’t just stop at a flashy title. Fake surgeries were advertised on a slick website and she ran a Twitter account inviting locals to share their problems, just like real politicians do. Her followers didn’t just get tweets—they got responses complete with official-looking House of Commons-headed paper. Even seasoned political observers did a double-take.
What was the point? Some saw it as performance art, political commentary, or a prank. But for the public and the real MP for the area, it was no joke. Emails and letters rolled in from people believing 'Ana Key' could fix council estates, tackle local crime, or escalate issues to ministers. Nobody expects to find out their MP doesn’t actually exist.
Police and Parliament Scramble Amid Identity Fraud Fears
When the real Member of Parliament for the actual district caught wind of what was happening, action was immediate. They reported Peers to the Metropolitan Police. Detectives are now picking through emails, online accounts, and the trail of Commons-branded paperwork to figure out just how far this web of deception went. The police aren’t alone either—the House of Commons administration is watching closely and says it’ll ‘take action if necessary’ once they see what police find.
This incident exposes a much bigger headache: how easy it’s become to fake political authority online. You don’t need a seat in Parliament—just a website, social media presence, and some well-designed templates. For those struggling with real issues, it’s easy to mistake these digital impersonators for the genuine article. Parliamentary officials worry about eroding public trust, especially as digital cons become ever more sophisticated. The case is already making MPs and staff rethink how they verify public-facing accounts and constituent communications.
- Fake MPs undermine the credibility of genuine parliamentary offices.
- The convenience of the internet makes high-profile impersonation easier than ever.
- The House of Commons could impose tougher controls on the distribution and design of official materials.
Lots of people are just now realizing that it doesn't take much to pull off a convincing scam with enough digital know-how. If you're wondering whether you can really trust that person with 'MP' in their Twitter handle or responding to emails with an official seal, this fake MP drama is your wake-up call. Officials are scrambling to keep up, and everyone is watching to see if this will spark new security protocols for Parliament and its digital platforms.
