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Comic jokes 'Boris told me to do it,' after playing P45 prank on Theresa May
Comic jokes 'Boris told me to do it,' after playing P45 prank on Theresa May

Theresa May's party conference speech descended into chaos as a prankster handed her a P45 unemployment notice on stage.

Wed, 04 Oct, 2017

See the moment Theresa May is handed a P45 as she coughs through her Tory conference speech
See the moment Theresa May is handed a P45 as she coughs through her Tory conference speech

Theresa May's keynote speech to the Conservative Party conference in Manchester has been interrupted by comedian Lee Nelson, who handed her a sheet of paper marked P45.

Wed, 04 Oct, 2017

I won’t run for re-election, vows Sepp Blatter
I won’t run for re-election, vows Sepp Blatter

Sepp Blatter yesterday brushed off a stunt by an English comedian to categorically state he will not stand in next year’s Fifa presidential election — and sent a ‘good luck’ message to Michel Platini, the man who is favourite to succeed him.

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Joking aside as England take flight
Joking aside as England take flight

England’s departure for the World Cup was hit by a moment of farce yesterday when comedian Simon Brodkin gatecrashed the travelling party as they arrived at Luton Airport.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2014

England got a funny send-off for the World Cup
England got a funny send-off for the World Cup

England’s departure for the World Cup was hit by a moment of farce today when comedian Simon Brodkin gatecrashed the travelling party as they arrived at Luton Airport.

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