The year in political tweets: from the Tiggers at Nando's to Chaos With Ed Miliband

6 min read25 December 2019

It's been a busy year in British politics, and, as ever, Twitter provided MPs with an outlet. PoliticsHome rounds-up some of the more eye-catching political tweets of 2019.

Ed Miliband harks back to the the infamous bacon sandwich incident

Yes https://t.co/t0YrDvhudn
— Ed Miliband (@Ed_Miliband) January 18, 2019

The Tiggers went for a cheeky Nandos

First @TheIndGroup meal out before votes tonight at Nando’s! pic.twitter.com/Qxdrk75Mx6
— Chuka Umunna (@ChukaUmunna) February 25, 2019

The Commons catering team had a bit of fun

House of Commons catering sense of humour klaxon pic.twitter.com/yICRgqEla1

— Ed Miliband (@Ed_Miliband) March 27, 2019

Astronomers captured the first picture of the black hole

Astronomers have taken the first ever image of a black hole> Located in the 10 Downing St, Brexit policy unit - scientists say it is surrounded by orbiting wreckage being slowly consumed and now identified as political careers, credibility and trust. https://t.co/GibCwvZ9AV
— Clive Lewis MP (@labourlewis) April 10, 2019

The former leader of the Labour party met Basil Brush

Basil Brush comes to Doncaster. Spot the difference #boomboom pic.twitter.com/HOzfUvb9OX
— Ed Miliband (@Ed_Miliband) April 25, 2019

Rory Stewart filmed a fake selfie in Kew Gardens

Now - if anyone is around and wants to talk - in Kew Gardens - for the next hour pic.twitter.com/E45A26Y5uR
— Rory Stewart (@RoryStewartUK) May 28, 2019

And Jo Swinson also gave it a go

Looking forward to #bbcqt - on BBC1 at 2235. #holdingthecamera pic.twitter.com/i2dNTPjOGr
— Jo Swinson (@joswinson) May 30, 2019

It was rumoured that Larry the cat would follow the PM out

Just heard Larry the Downing Street Cat is considering his position..
— Craig Tracey (@craig4nwarks) May 22, 2019

As Theresa May stood down, Ed Miliband took a dig at the Conservatives

The only good thing in politics right now is @Ed_Miliband 's twitter handle.

"Chaos with Ed Miliband"#chaoswithedmiliband pic.twitter.com/oioiuPVfEa
— Will J L Howells "Teeth Gang" (@WillJLHowells) May 24, 2019

Tory MP Andrew Bridgen had a new take on the Brexit deal

Having a Customs Union and calling it Brexit is like being photographed in Blackpool holding a "Welcome to Paris" sign and thinking nobody will notice.
— Andrew Bridgen (@ABridgen) May 4, 2019

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon hit back at new PM Boris Johnson

I think he’ll probably find we think the same about him. https://t.co/p1pHbolEOu
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) June 17, 2019

Labour MP Jess Phillips followed Jacob Rees Mogg’s rules to the letter

EXCLUSIVE: @Jacob_Rees_Mogg instructs his new office to use imperial measurements and refer to “non-tiled males” as Esq in list of rules to staff. https://t.co/pGerfIJwib
— Paul Brand (@PaulBrandITV) July 26, 2019

Changed my profile name pic.twitter.com/9oN2tw7qA0
— Jess Phillips MP (@jessphillips) July 27, 2019

James Cleverly and Angela Rayner recreated the Commons in emoji form

I’m not allowed to take photos in the chamber, but here is an artist’s impression of the Labour benches.

— James Cleverly (@JamesCleverly) July 25, 2019

Allow me to do the other side
— Angela Rayner (@AngelaRayner) July 25, 2019

David Gauke… in a pool… thinking about Brexit

Good to get away for a few days. But somehow I keep getting reminded of the Brexit debate. pic.twitter.com/mHilq2gt79
— David Gauke (@DavidGauke) August 11, 2019

Chief Mouser Larry the cat got in the way of official business

A very happy #InternationalCatDay to our Chief Mouser, Larry. pic.twitter.com/9tkVdsBdEr
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) August 8, 2019

CCHQ got creative with Photoshop

Hey @KFC_UKI, we’ve found an even bigger chicken than you. pic.twitter.com/9gBVe0p06a
— Conservatives (@Conservatives) September 6, 2019

Jo Swinson had a new take on Jacob Rees Mogg’s Commons nap

Jacob was just showing us what Brexit will do to our economy. #StopBrexit pic.twitter.com/A9ifB66EEB
— Jo Swinson (@joswinson) September 3, 2019

Somebody put Rory Stewart on a pumpkin

This is literally the last thing you want to see on a London doorstep at night. Or indeed on your phone. Happy Halloween pic.twitter.com/reeKqngNbh
— Rory Stewart (@RoryStewartUK) October 31, 2019

James Cleverly wasn't happy about Labour sharing spoilers

Spoiler alert! pic.twitter.com/fmdNWCZQai
— James Cleverly (@JamesCleverly) November 26, 2019

Michael Gove quoted Stormzy lyrics

I set trends dem man copy https://t.co/85mTHXaZDn
— Michael Gove (@michaelgove) November 26, 2019

Matt Hancock found the perfect snap for his debut album cover

Contemplating the value of our precious Union, in Fraserburgh harbour #VoteConservative pic.twitter.com/HYeEheeihW
— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) December 8, 2019

David Gauke tried to hide from the Good Morning Britain presenters

Just to be clear, I’m not avoiding @piersmorgan and @susannareid100. pic.twitter.com/vOovQicgot
— David Gauke (@DavidGauke) December 11, 2019

Priti Patel got breakfast done

Thank you to everyone across our great country who voted #Conservative We now need to get Brexit done...but first I’m going to get breakfast done! #GetBreakfastDone pic.twitter.com/Bb8u8MoJhE
— Priti Patel (@patel4witham) December 13, 2019

Jeremy Corbyn got down with the kids

Polling station: come over
Me: I can’t, it’s too cold outside
Polling station: Boris Johnson is going to sell off our NHS
Me: pic.twitter.com/4JybDw7vc9
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) December 10, 2019

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