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Lighter political moments of 2024: From a soggy Sunak to Davey’s antics
Here is a look at some of the lighter political moments from the year.
Government’s pledge to ban trail hunting in spotlight as Boxing Day hunts meet
Anti-hunt campaigners are calling for ministers to set out a timetable for change but the Countryside Alliance says it is unjustified.
Migrants cross Channel on Christmas Day
Several small boats have been witnessed making the journey across the English Channel.
Farage willing to work with Lord Mandelson to secure Trump trade deal
Downing Street would not be drawn on whether Sir Keir Starmer would like Lord Mandelson to work with Mr Farage.
‘Ship stabilised’ after turbulent year for Labour in Wales, says First Minister
Eluned Morgan said the Labour group was now ‘really united’.
Trump picks Apprentice producer to be special envoy to UK
US President-elect Donald Trump said Mark Burnett ‘will work to enhance diplomatic relations’.
Sue Gray: Partygate sleuth who became Starmer’s embattled chief of staff
She continued to feature in the headlines after taking on the party political job and eventually quit over fears she was ‘becoming a distraction’.
Lord Mandelson ‘good fit’ for ambassador to US, Cabinet minister says
Lord Mandelson is expected to be made the UK’s top diplomat in Washington in a political appointment as Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Lord Peter Mandelson expected to be named next ambassador to US
The tenure of Dame Karen Pierce, the current office holder, is expected to come to an end at the start of 2025.
Labour to get Lords boost as new peers set to be announced
Sue Gray could be among 30 new Labour peers appointed alongside a number of Conservatives.