Being elected to the European Parliament hasn't changed Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan’s dress sense.

The controversial new MEP wore a t-shirt and jeans to his new job, while surrounded by more smartly dressed politicians at the European Parliament in Strasburg.

His t-shirt had the words Ballyfin Athletics Club Dash on the front and he seemed to be wearing it with great pride:

BallyfinAthleticClub TShirt getting lots of compliments.Chair does not appear to be upset.Probably more important things 2 do #DeadMansDash

— Luke Ming Flanagan (@lukeming) July 2, 2014

Roscommon man Ming is a keen running fan and recently took part in an event with the club in Co Laois.