AN election, a Parliament shutdown, two Prime Ministers and a battle for Brexit 2019 has been a historic year for British politics.
Theresa May resigned, Boris Johnson rose up in her place and now Jeremy Corbyn looks to be shunted to the backbenches after a disastrous Labour election.
It was a year with moments from the sublime to the ridiculous not to mention quite a few pets taking centre stage.
Away from Mrs Mays tears and Boris victory speech there was Nicola Sturgeon celebrating Jo Swinson getting ousted, Nigel Farage throwing his own political punches and Mr Corbyn giving Emily Thornberry a kiss.
There was also an empty chair stunt from the leader of Luxembourg, Jacob Rees Mogg chilling in the Commons and MPs finally saying bye bye Bercow.
Below are some of the best snaps of a truly whirlwind Westminster year.
Theresa May suffered one of the worst defeats in political history when her deal was thrown out back in JanuarySeven rebel MPs left Jeremy Corbyn humiliated when they quit the Labour Party over Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership in FebruaryAnti-Brexit Tory MPs Sarah Wollaston, Anna Soubry and Heidi Allen defected from the Tories to The Independent Group in FebruaryLabour MP Fiona Onasanya as she returned home in February after a month in jail after lying about a speeding ticketJeremy Corbyn gets into a muddle with woman and a dog when attending the funeral of Newport MP Paul Flynn in MarchJeremy Corbyn was snapped in a canoe with no water in April
Nigel Farage claimed a stunning win in the European Parliament elections back in May – with his newly formed Brexit Party
Theresa May breaks down in tears as she officially announces her resignation outside No10 in May
Boris Johnson elected as the new Tory leader in July – and become Prime MinisterBoris Johnson and Donald Trump met for Brexit trade talks at the G7 in August where they were snapped roaring with laughterBoris Johnson looks disgusted after he is told an inmate smuggled tobacco in a Kinder Egg during a visit to a prison in August
Carrie Symonds poses for a picture with her new 15-week-old puppy Dilyn in the gardens of Downing Street in September
Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel empty chair’s Boris Johnson during a press conference in September
Gina Miller smiles as she addresses journalists after the Supreme Court ruled Boris’ shutdown was unlawful in September
The Leader of the Commons Jacob Rees Mogg lies down on the benches while listening to a debate on the future of Brexit in September
John Bercow welled up as he announced his resignation as Speaker to MPs in the Commons in September
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn appeared to share an awkward moment as they walk through the House of Commons for the first Queen’s Speech in October
A rather confused Emily Thornberry gets a kiss from Corbyn during a Labour rally in OctoberBoris Johnson shares a laugh with other EU leaders after sealing his new deal without the backstop – in October
MPs finally backed a Brexit deal – but voted down Boris’ speedy three-day timetable in October
Nigel Farage throws a few jabs at gym in Chesterfield, Derbyshire while out on the campaign trail in DecemberA clip appeared to catch leaders including Justin Trudeau and Emmanuel Macron speaking about Donald Trump at a Nato summit in December
Boris Johnson smashes through the deadlock in a ‘Get Brexit Done’ JCB in December with just days to go before polling day
Boris Johnson celebrates the results of the exit poll on December 12 with his girlfriend Carrie Symonds in No10Nicola Sturgeon celebrates after the SNP took Jo Swinson’s seat on December 12Boris Johnson addresses the nation as Prime Minister outside No10 after winning with a majority on December 12Boris Johnson and Theresa May hug and make up to celebrate the Tory election win in DecemberHer Majesty delivered Boris Johnson’s new Queen’s Speech in December – just weeks after the last oneBoris Johnson grins as MPs finally pass his Brexit deal through before breaking up for Christmas
