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“5 Funniest Moments from the General Election Night Coverage”

The general election night coverage is always full of surprises, drama, and unexpected moments. As politicians and journalists react to the shock results, there are bound to be some funny and awkward moments that make for entertaining viewing. Here are the top 5 funniest moments from the recent general election night coverage:

1. Clive Myrie’s chicken chat:
In a bizarre exchange, BBC presenter Clive Myrie asked deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner “what kind of chickens” she is counting as she reacted to the exit poll. The banter between them had viewers in stitches as they discussed the possibility of different types of chickens in a future job description in a Keir Starmer government.

2. Nadine Dorries and Alastair Campbell clash over Boris Johnson:
Former culture minister Nadine Dorries and political commentator Alastair Campbell had a fiery clash over Boris Johnson’s role in the Conservative Party’s historic defeat. The exchange got heated as they debated who was responsible for the party’s downfall, with Dorries branding Campbell “sexist” for his comments.

3. Steve Baker learns live on air that he has a 1% chance of winning vote:
Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker was told live on air that he only had a 1% chance of winning his seat. The shock on his face as he processed the news was priceless, making for a memorable moment in the election night coverage.

4. Exit poll met with questionable noises on Sky News:
As the exit poll results came in on Sky News, the opening scenes were met with some strange noises from the hosts. Kay Burley and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham made sounds of shock and awe as the poll indicated a landslide victory for Keir Starmer’s Labour Party.

5. Wes Streeting’s extended nautical metaphor:
Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting fumbled his words as he made a point about how Keir Starmer has reformed the Labour Party, making it “ship-shape”. The extended metaphor about ships and sailing had viewers chuckling at the unintentional humor of the situation.

These funny moments from the general election night coverage remind us that even in the midst of high-stakes politics, there is always room for laughter and light-hearted moments. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage on the latest political events and happenings.