As 2025 draws to a close, it's time to test your recollection of a tumultuous year in British politics. City AM has launched its annual politics quiz, challenging readers to remember the key events, errors, and eyebrow-raising moments that have defined the political landscape.
A Year of Nostalgia and Notable Blunders
The year has been marked by a distinct sense of nostalgia, though not solely for the return of Oasis. In Westminster, it has been a period of significant recall and recollection, often for the wrong reasons. The quiz highlights several prominent missteps, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer citing his best moment in office as simply walking into Downing Street.
It also references Kemi Badenoch getting Northern Ireland's voting record on Brexit incorrect, and Nigel Farage admitting he did not own property in his own constituency. These incidents are presented as emblematic of a year filled with political errors and mishaps.
Protests, Policy and Public Discourse
Beyond individual gaffes, 2025 has been a year of intense public engagement and dramatic scenes. The quiz prompts memories of tractors lining Whitehall during mass protests by farmers, a powerful image of civil discontent. It also touches on the Labour government's controversial and ultimately failed attempt to reshape the UK's welfare state, a policy dubbed by critics as a shift towards a 'warfare state'.
Economic theories re-entered the mainstream, with Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) sparking fresh debate. Public anxiety surged over the digital ID agenda and state surveillance, while the government executed several notable policy U-turns. The year was also punctuated by the Prime Minister's own controversy for breaking school rules with the so-called "six-seven" juggle, an incident that caused considerable uproar.
The Ultimate Political Recap
The City AM politics quiz serves as the ultimate litmus test for how closely followers have been paying attention. It covers everything from the intricacies of that controversial Budget to the daily 'Westminster shenanigans' that filled newspaper columns. The core question posed is straightforward: how much do you truly remember about the events that shaped the nation this year?
By revisiting these moments, the quiz offers more than just a test of knowledge; it provides a condensed history of a political year defined by ambition, error, and public spectacle. Whether you're a political junkie or a casual observer, it promises to separate those who know their OBR from their CPS.
