The top solo scorer in last week’s newsquiz was Janet Boyle with 20. The top team was Adam Batstone and Lucy Thorpe with 21, narrowly ahead of Bruce Hayward and Sarah and Jon Roberts and family both with 20. The Penmans scored an impressive 18 and Gavin Devine got 17.5. There is also a hat-tip to my Three Legs drinking pals Bryan, Heather, Peter and Stacey who scored 16. Here is this week’s newsquiz - as usual there are 25 questions about the week. Give it a go and let me know how you get on.
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1. Prime Minister Theresa May told Parliament she wanted to reassure the House by making three commitments, including that there would be a second Meaningful Vote by what date 'at the latest’?
2. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn responded to Theresa May’s statement by saying: 'The Prime Minister has become quite the expert at kicking' what?
3. What is the name of the MP who has been suspended from Labour after suggesting the party had 'given too much ground' to complaints of anti-Semitism?
4. George Eustice quit which Cabinet position over Theresa May's promise to allow MPs a vote on delaying Brexit if her deal is rejected?
5. Members of the newly formed Independent Group were photographed in which restaurant chain on Monday night?
6. Theresa May was videoed making an awkward shot after being challenged to a game of pool at the EU-Arab League summit by the prime minister of which country?
7. Actor Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga caused a stir with their intimate rendition of which song at the Oscars?
8. What won Best Motion Picture Of The Year at the Oscars?
8. What won Best Motion Picture Of The Year at the Oscars?
9. Donald Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen, in a testimony to Congress, said: 'I know what Mr Trump is. He is a ____. He is a ____. He is a cheat.’ What are the two missing words? Half a point for each?
10. The second North Korea summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un, which ended early and without a deal, was held in which city?
11. Sally Challen, who killed her husband with a hammer, won an appeal against her conviction with her lawyers arguing that she was a victim of ____ ___ which became a criminal offence in 2015. What are the two missing words?
12. Why was 77-year-old George Pell in the headlines?
13. Two fighter jets were shot down after India struck 'a militant camp' in Pakistan in retaliation for a suicide bombing that killed 40 troops in which disputed territory?
13. Two fighter jets were shot down after India struck 'a militant camp' in Pakistan in retaliation for a suicide bombing that killed 40 troops in which disputed territory?
14. A Premier League manager was sacked on Sunday and another on Thursday. Name both clubs.
15. Which company apologised after announcing a price rise which breached Ofcom's cap, designed to make a service ‘affordable' for all consumers?
16. Jack Letts, 23, known as Jihadi Jack, who was captured in Syria, said he wanted to come home because he missed pasties, Dr Who and what else?
16. Jack Letts, 23, known as Jihadi Jack, who was captured in Syria, said he wanted to come home because he missed pasties, Dr Who and what else?
17. French sportswear retailer Decathlon scrapped plans to sell what following a public outcry and threats of a boycott?
18. Who posted $100,000 bail that allowed him to go free while awaiting trial on charges that he sexually abused four people, including three underage girls?
19. What did football pundit Chris Sutton described as a ‘mutiny’, Alan Shearer as an 'astonishing incident’ and Jose Mourinho as a 'complicated situation’?
20. He was born in Berlin, had five wives including actress Mia Farrow, headed the London Symphony Orchestra for 11 years and won four Oscars. Who is he?
21. MP David Lammy questioned broadcaster Stacey Dooley's contribution to Comic Relief in Uganda by saying: 'The world does not need any more white ____.' What is the missing word?
22. Firefighters battled through the night to put out a large gorse fire on the highest peak of the hills in Edinburgh. What is it called?
23. The Met Office announced that the highest ever UK winter temperature of 21.2C was recorded at which London location?
24. The BBC has joined forces with ITV to launch a rival to US giant Netflix. What is it called?
25. A sinister internet character that apparently set youngsters ‘challenges' involving self-harm was dismissed as being a hoax. What is the character called?
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