In the year 2025, various noteworthy events have taken place, all captured by diligent photographers. From Donald Trump’s exuberant celebration with Chelsea players to Dame Andrea Jenkyns’ glittery and unexpected appearance at Reform’s conference, the past 12 months have been filled with interesting moments.
At the G7 summit in June, a memorable incident occurred when the US President accidentally dropped some files, prompting the PM to retrieve them. A soldier at Carver Barracks in Essex appeared visibly tense during a visit by Kemi Badenoch in June.
During the Tory Conference, Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick passionately discussed the judiciary. Dame Andrea Jenkyns made a striking entrance at Reform UK’s conference in May, donning a glittery jumpsuit and performing a song she wrote in her youth.
Cabinet members Wes Streeting and Lisa Nandy, accompanied by former Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth, showcased their vocal talents at The Mirror’s renowned party during Labour’s conference in Liverpool. The Tory conference saw numerous empty seats during key speeches.
In a summer video appearance, PM Liz Truss interacted with bare-knuckle fighter Dougie Joyce, who promoted his whiskey brand. Former Reform MP Rupert Lowe experienced a moment of joy when his seized gun collection was returned to him in August.
One of the most anticipated events in the parliamentary calendar, the Westminster Dog of the Year show, featured Labour’s David Burton-Sampson with his Dalmatian Lotti. Boris Johnson had an expletive-laden reaction after being bitten by an ostrich during a family outing.
The ranks of Nigel Farage’s political group were bolstered by the addition of former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries. Kemi Badenoch injected some enthusiasm into the Tory conference by belting out “Sweet Caroline” at the bar.
In August, David Lammy and US Vice President JD Vance were seen bonding at Chevening House in Kent. Donald Trump made headlines by celebrating with Chelsea players as they won the club World Cup in the summer.
The decision to grant Donald Trump a second state visit sparked protests in London. The PM issued an apology to a headteacher at the end of the year for inadvertently encouraging primary school children to participate in the viral 6-7 dance craze.