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Insane Moments in British Politics

How many people can remember these bizarre, typically British scandals that made the headlines? Inspired by the Twitter account of the same name.
Quiz by leachlewis96
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Last updated: November 8, 2022
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Year
Answer
Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock loses the government whip for appearing on which reality TV programme?
2022
I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
Chancellor Rishi Sunak admits to two schoolboys that he is a "total _____ addict!" What did he claim he was addicted to?
2021
Coke
Where did Dominic Cummings travel to, breaking COVID-19 lockdown rules, in order to test his eyesight?
2020
Barnard Castle
What did former MP Rory Stewart ask the people of London to let him do whilst he was campaigning to be Mayor?
2020
Stay in their homes
Which Liberal Democrat leader claimed to be "Britain's Next Prime Minister", just weeks before losing her seat in the general election?
2019
Jo Swinson
What was Diane Abbott MP pictured illegally consuming on a train, causing media uproar?
2019
A canned Mojito from Marks & Spencer
Where was Prime Minister Boris Johnson found hiding to avoid being questioned by a Good Morning Britain reporter?
2019
In a fridge
Which Foreign Secretary accidentally referred to his Chinese wife as Japanese, whilst on a visit in Beijing?
2018
Jeremy Hunt
Whose breast did Jeremy Corbyn inadvertently touch when attempting a high five?
2017
Emily Thornberry
What did a protester hand to Prime Minister Theresa May whilst she delivered her speech at Conservative Party Conference?
2017
P-45 Form
What singer is seen heckling Nigel Farage whilst he campaigns for Brexit on a boat on the River Thames?
2016
Bob Geldof
What was Labour Leader Ed Miliband shown eating in an unflattering photo, that appeared on the Sun's front page the day before the election?
2015
Bacon Sandwich
Which dictator's book did Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell read from at the despatch box in the House of Commons?
2015
Mao Zedong
David Cameron claims the last 10 minutes of which film, is one of his favourite movie moments?
2014
Shrek 2
Prime Minister David Cameron appeared in a music video with which boyband?
2013
One Direction
Which Chancellor was booed by the audience whilst handing out medals at the Paralympics?
2012
George Osborne
What question is Prime Minister David Cameron unexpectedly asked at the end of an interview on the One Show? "How on earth do you __________?"
2011
"Sleep at night?"
Outgoing Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liam Byrne left a note in the office drawer for his successor. What did the note say?
2010
"I'm afraid there is no money"
What did Prime Minister Gordon Brown call an elderly member of the public he had just spoken to, without realising he was still wearing a microphone?
2010
"Bigoted woman"
Which MP appeared in Celebrity Big Brother and mimed licking milk out of the hands of actress Rula Lenska, whilst pretending to be a cat?
2006
George Galloway
How did Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott react when a protester threw an egg at him?
2001
He punched him in the face
Which Defence Secretary, widely expected to become the next Conservative Party leader, loses his safe seat in the election?
1997
Michael Portillo
Geekery
+2
Level 46
Nov 10, 2022
Proud to be British :D
luxint
+3
Level 65
Mar 13, 2023
Very good. You were very diplomatic in what you chose given the incredible nature of some of the numerous batshit crazy happenings we have had here, especially from 2016 onwards. Thanks for the quiz.
leachlewis96
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Level 71
Mar 14, 2023
Thank you. It appears insanity is quite bipartisan!
maur85
+4
Level 72
Mar 13, 2023
I don't want to appear pig-headed about this, but we're missing a certain anecdote about David Cameron..
JWatson24
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Level 71
Mar 13, 2023
Heeheehee, I see what you did there :)
leachlewis96
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Level 71
Mar 14, 2023
I think Jetpunk has a policy against profanities, so "****ing a dead *** in the *****" wouldn't have been a great answer
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