AS the pandemic rages on, it’s fair to say we could all do with a laugh at the moment.
Fortunately, the never-ending clown show that is UK politics has had an outstanding month.
From leaflet gaffes to farcical Facebook Q&As, politicians have done their best to put a smile on people’s faces.
To help you look back at some of the highlights, we’ve put together a list of the top moments.
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1. Limmy makes hilarious and depressing Brexit song with clip of tearful Leave voter
Pro-independence comedian Brian Limmond is a man of many talents. Having successfully launched a career as a pro-streamer last year, the Glaswegian regularly shows off his musical talents to followers.
This month, he created his “Song for Brexit Day” by transforming a clip of a remorseful Leave voter on James O’Brien’s LBC show into an instant dance classic.
The song samples Bill from Exmouth, who spoke to the LBC host back in 2018 – admitting he was “wrong” to vote for Brexit, breaking down in tears and asking: “What have I done to my country?”
It has now been viewed more than 600,000 times.
Yous having a nice Brexit? pic.twitter.com/Y8XkKmQHff
— Limmy (@DaftLimmy) January 2, 2021
2. A month in the life of Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross
The new year heralded a new era, with the demise of Donald Trump and an end to the pandemic in sight.
It also gave us an opportunity to look back on fond memories from times past – including all of Douglas Ross’s top gaffes from December.
Enjoy.
3. Speculating about Richard Leonard’s replacement
It wasn’t just Trump who was shown the door this month.
With his party languishing in the polls, branch office manager Richard Leonard also announced his departure.
It was a sad day for us, as few have given The Jouker more ammunition than Central Scotland MSP.
It did, however, provide the opportunity to have some fun guessing his replacement – featuring Gordon Brown and Tony Blair.
4. The five worst excuses by Unionist politicians
Safe in the knowledge that it is literally impossible to be fired by Boris Johnson, Tory Fisheries minister Victoria Prentis hit the headlines for revealing she hadn’t bothered to read the Brexit deal because she was too busy organising her local Nativity.
Prentis’s was surely one of the worst excuses ever given by a Unionist politician. Top five, certainly.
From Johann Lamont to Jim Devine, there are some real crackers.
5. LibDems red-faced after sending election leaflets to wrong side of Highlands
It’s difficult to know exactly what the LibDems stand for in Scotland, apart from opposing independence.
They won’t stand a chance in May’s election, however, if they keep up the level of incompetence they exhibited this month.
The party was panned after sending leaflets meant for Argyll and Bute to a town about 150 miles away. Bravo.
6. Video of farcical Douglas Ross Facebook Live will have you in stitches
Inevitably, Douglas Ross features heavily in our highlights reel.
Having come through a Facebook Live Q&A last month blighted by technical issues and uncooperative questioners, the Moray MP presumably thought the only way was up.
That feeling lasted all of seven minutes into his latest attempt, when he informed viewers that he is not on magic mushrooms.
📺 Everyone needs a laugh right now, so here's my super cut of Douglas Ross' Facebook Live from last night. I watched it all so you don't have to 😉
— Stephen Hamilton (@totovste) January 21, 2021
Tetchy, defensive, gaslighting, but overall just an absolute car crash. Again. pic.twitter.com/Mf3OJRPGjQ
7. Glaswegians tell Boris Johnson exactly what they think of his visit
Boris Johnson’s jaunt north, in the middle of a pandemic, was meant to repair a disunited Union.
In one sense, he achieved that, by uniting Scots in condemnation.
Just ask the people of Glasgow, who were fortunate enough to be treated to a visit from the Prime Minister.
This is what locals had to say about the visit to Classic FM.
8. Five quotes about Scotland Boris Johnson would like us all to forget
The Tory leader’s visit also gave us cause to reflect on all the wonderful things he’s said about us “verminous” Scots.
From his views on devolution, to claims we’ll go “cap in hand to Uncle Sugar in London”, it really is astonishing that he’s so unpopular here.
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