Politics

1. What inflatable blimp caused a huge stir ir when it took to the skies of London in July? y?

2. What was the name of the US Supreme Court nominee who faced allegations of sexual

misconduct?

3. Ex-ukip leader Nigel Farage said he was “appalled” by the appointment of an extreme e right-wing activist as an adviser to the party. Who was he talking about?

4. Which politician did Jeremy my Corbyn sack from the shadow ow cabinet in March for calling for a second EU referendum – a position the leader said was against inst the party’s policy?

5. April saw an increase to the National Living ving Wage for people aged over 25. But what did it go up to?

6 What type of drinks were subject to a tax increase this year?

7 Which scandal forced Prime Minister Theresa May to apologise to Caribbean leaders at Downing Street?

8 Boris Johnson came under fire for comparing aring women who wear burkas to what? hat?

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9 Which MP disclosed his HIV diagnosis in a parliamentary ry speech, making ng him the first politician to do so in the House of Commons?

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2. Twelve young footballers and their coach were rescued by British cavers in which country?

3. Teenager Junior Frood, of Leeds, was given a Radio 1 Teen Hero Award for using his talent to campaign against bullying. What sport is the 14-year-old trying to encourage more boys to take part in?

4. Which Second World War veteran who became a prominent campaigner against austerity did we lose this year?

5. Which teenager became the centre of a huge Sunday People campaign to get her the drugs she needed for a life-saving transplant?