7 Vines that totally ripped the piss out of British politicians

RIP, Vine. Don’t expect these politicians at the wake, though.
 By  Gianluca Mezzofiore and Rachel Thompson  on 
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Vine is dead.

Twitter in the coming months will shut down the mobile app that immortalised our politicians’ silly gaffes and awkward moments and played them on an infinite loop.

However, while the internet mourns the loss of its beloved Vine, British politicians everywhere will be breathing one rather substantial sigh of relief.


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Theresa May’s sinister sneers. George Osborne licking his lips. Ed Miliband being hideously awkward. Michael Gove falling over.

These are the Vines that have brought the British electorate joy ad infinitum.

RIP, Vine. Don’t expect these politicians at the wake, though.

1. Drake ft Ed Miliband

2. That time when Michael Gove fell over

3. That time when Nigel Farage lost control of bodily functions

4. Theresa May's sinister sneers

5. Enjoy George Osborne's weird look

6. Or Boris Johnson falling over

7. And finally, George Osborne excited to meet some young Christmas carollers

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