It’s not that we feel we could not offer anything substantial to the debate.  We just felt we should give the people what they want. By people, of course, we mean men. Well, straight ones at least. Oh, and not forgetting lesbians. Whatever.

Now, some of you may feel that it is terrible that a list about politicians is both unrepresentative and sexist. But we think it’s a perfect fit. Anyway, the point is wouldn’t politics be a lot more interesting if more politicians looked like this? We might actually give a toss that our countries are going down the toilet. Well, straight men and lesbians at least.

Of course, this concept of having sexy politicians has never really been embraced here in the UK. That’s why we are ashamed to say there is only one Briton on the list. It’s not that we are unpatriotic – it’s just that the women in the British cabinet mostly resemble roadkill. Unfortunately, we can’t speak for the male politicians in the UK. It’s not that we are sexist, it’s just that we all straight males. Apart from Heritage, who is, of course, a lesbian. Enjoy…

15. Rachida Dati

OK, so she’s not Carla Bruni, but France’s Minister of Justice is one French fancy we wouldn’t mind sampling.

14. Belinda Stronach

The Honourable Belinda Stronach MP proves there really are some good things about Canada.

13. Alessandra Mussolini

The granddaughter of Fascist dictator and general bad egg Benito Mussolini is the leader and founder of the national conservative political party Social Action and has been a member of the European Parliament since 2003. But while the former Playboy model and actress has certainly got her taste for politics and certain right wing tendencies from her grandfather, she certainly did not inherit his looks.

12. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner

Cristina, the first elected female president of Argentina, is approaching her 60s and still looks pretty hot.

11. Ruby Dhalla

OK, so there is another reason to like Canada.

10. Sarah Palin

We are not even sure why she is on this list either. So confused.

9. Rona Ambrose

Rona is Canada’s current Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Minister of Western Economic Diversification and President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada. She is also a hottie.

8. Caroline Flint

The Don Valley MP and the Minister of State for Europe at least keeps the British end up.

7. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin

Currently serving as the sole member of the House of Representatives from South Dakota, Stephanie certainly has a winning smile.

6. Ségolène Royal

A former minister and prominent member of the French Socialist Party, Segolene proves there are some attractive Royals.

5. Strida Geagea

A Lebanese politicians with brains to match her beauty.

4. Yulia Tymoshenko

Ukraine’s Prime Minister was the juicy part of the Orange Revolution.

3. Tania Derveaux

Now, we really do need more politicians like the Nee party’s Tania Derveaux. While running for the Senate in the 2007 Belgian general election, she posed naked in an ad that promised to create 40,000 jobs, pictured above. The ad was intended as a parodic attack on other parties that made claims about job creation that NEE considered ridiculous. But Tania instead got requests back for ‘blow-jobs’ rather than jobs. But not one to shirk a challenge, she got her ‘blow-job assistant’ to heed the requests virtually, through a YouTube video. Unfortunately, it is no longer available, before you start looking.

2. Alina Kabaeva

Now a member of the Russian parliament, Alina is her country’s most successful rhythmic gymnast to date and is known for her ‘incredible flexibility’.

1. Maria Rosaria Carfagna

There really had to be only one winner. We love Italy.

Picking the right girls to appear alongside 007 is probably the second most important factor in the success of any Bond project – behind who is going to play the man himself, of course. They can make or break a film. They are as much a part of the Bond mythology as his gadgets, his cars or his vodka martinis.

So choosing the top 20 hottest Bond babes was never going to be easy. There are the odd exceptions, but Bond girls tend not to be ugly. Plus everyone has their own favourites. But hecklerspray has never been one to take the easy road – we love a challenge. But to make it simpler, we have just gone for the Bond girls who were the sexiest, rather than the ‘best’.

Trying to judge who was the best leads us to all kinds of questions such as ‘acting ability’ and ’suitability to the role’, which, to be honest, we are far too shallow to judge. We wanted the girls who made you shake rather than stir.

Anyway, sit back, pour yourself a vodka martini and pay attention. You can disagree later.

20. Kristina Wayborn (Magda)
Octopussy (1983)

Forget Maud Adams, Magda was the real Octopussy.

19. Luciana Paluzzi (Fiona Volpe)
Thunderball (1965)

A fiery temptress and a personal favourite.

18. Tania Mallet (Tilly Masterson)
Goldfinger (1964)

Like her screen sister, did not last long, thanks to Oddjob. But hats off, she still made quite an impression.

17. Jane Seymour (Solitaire)
Live And Let Die (1973)

We’d all like to have played our cards right with Jane Seymour in her heyday.

16. Michelle Yeoh (Wai Lin)
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)

Beautiful actress who also kicks serious ass.

15. Sophie Marceau (Elektra King)
The World Is Not Enough (1999)

Still sizzles despite having manky ears and starring in a terrible Bond film.

14. Halle Berry (Jinx)
Die Another Day (2002)

Let’s face it, she provides the only memorable moment in Die Another Day.

13. Caroline Munro (Naomi)
Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

A big favourite with Bond fans, despite the fact she gets killed off pretty quickly.

12. Izabella Scorupco  (Natalya Simonova)
Goldeneye (1995)

Unfortunately, spent most of the film being overshadowed by Famke Janssen while dressed in a rather unflattering sweater, but certainly deserves a mention.

11. Shirley Eaton (Jill Masterson)
Goldfinger (1964)

Eaton sparkles as the ill-fated Jill Masterson, and not just because she is painted gold from head to foot.

10. Akiko Wakabayashi (Aki)
You Only Live Twice (1967)

So beautiful you almost forget that Sean Connery has been ridiculously made up to look Japanese. Almost.

9. Diana Rigg (Tracy Di Vicenzo)
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1967)

She was admittedly sexier in The Avengers, but still sparkles as Mrs Bond.

8. Eva Green (Vesper Lynd)
Casino Royale (2006)

Would have been higher if it was not for her odd voice.

7. Barbara Bach (Anya Amasova)
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

Forget the dodgy accent and the fact she has been sullied by Ringo Starr, Barbara Bach brings the X-factor to her role as Agent Triple X.

6. Carole Bouquet (Melina Havelock)
For Your Eyes Only (1981)

Stunning actress who is always overlooked in the ‘Best Bond Girl’ lists.

5. Britt Ekland (Mary Goodnight)
The Man With The Golden Gun (1974)

Why on Earth did Bond choose Maud Adams over her? Great in a bikini, but a terrible actress.

4. Claudine Auger (Domino Derval)
Thunderball (1965)

Rubbish Bond girl but the former Miss France is certainly one of the prettiest.

3. Honor Blackman (Pussy Galore)
Goldfinger (1964)

Incredibly sexy and still the greatest character name in film history.

2. Ursula Andress (Honey Ryder)
Dr No (1962)

The original Bond girl and still arguably the best. The scene in which she comes out of the sea remains one of the sexiest moments in movie history. What a sweet ride that would be.

1. Famke Janssen
Goldeneye (1995)

Forget the risks, we’d all like to be between those thighs.