Although it’s usually cats that dominate government-related pet news, in recent week’s Gavin Williamson’s tarantula Cronus has been causing a stir. After the Chief Whip revealed he keeps a ‘proper pet’ on his desk, Commons authorities raised concerns over whether this was actually allowed — given that only guide and security dogs are allowed on the estate.
Since then Williamson has told the authorities the spider is going nowhere — and sure enough George Osborne has today shared a photo of Cronus as proof:
Look who I came across in the House of Commons: Cronus, the famous Tarantula. A picture exclusive? pic.twitter.com/9F53HQiJNr
— George Osborne (@George_Osborne) November 24, 2016
No doubt the Serjeant at Arms will be keen to examine the photographic evidence…
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