Miss U.K. 2008 Gemma Garrett is running for Parliament because, she wants “British politicians to be sexy not sleazy,” she told the press Monday, announcing her bid for an open seat. The long-time Labour Party incumbent, Gwyneth Dunwoody of Crewe and Nantwich, croaked last month.

She’s representing the Beauties for Britain party, a new org. who is trying to stop politics from being boring; instead, they’re striving to make it fun and pretty… sounds like “I hate math” Barbie.

“I think that people should be proud of Britain and proud of themselves especially the beauties that Britain has produced over the years and I’m very proud to be Miss Great Britain and standing for this.”

Asked if she could help Brown tackle the global credit crunch and recover from Thursday’s poll mauling, she replied: “No, but I could maybe give him some advice on beauty products.”

Ugh, can beauty queens please stop playing the dumb ass blonde? Thanks.