The festive season is well and truly upon us and The Spectator celebrated with a Christmas reception that took place this week. From Labour cabinet ministers to Reform’s Nigel Farage, the great and the good of Westminster descended upon Old Queen Street. After a pretty eventful year in politics, parliamentarians, pundits and professionals were able to let off some steam and enjoy the festivities. Have a look at the photos here…
Wes Streeting and James CleverlyKaty Balls, Al Pinkerton and Ed MorelloDouglas Murray and Nigel FarageAndrew Gimson and Michael GoveMiriam Cates and Gavin RiceMichael Gove and Sebastian PaynePaul MarshallMichael Gove, Sebastian Payne and Rachel JohnsonKaty Balls, Dan Jukes (and his dog Bobby) and Ed SumnerPaul Marshall, Natasha Feroze and Kate AndrewsCatherine McKinnell, Patrick Maguire, Bridget Phillipson and Peter CardwellAndrew GriffithJamie Njoku-GoodwinGlen Owen, Harry Cole and Harry YorkeMelissa Chen and Winston MarshallThérèse CoffeyJames Heale and Harry Yorke
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