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What did this year look like from the view of the Guardians, joke writer-in-chief?

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heads up before we start. Every working day, John Crace has the pleasure of observing the worst of British politics,

up close from his cubby in Westminster.

As the Guardian's parliamentary sketch writer, it's John's job to distill what happens in Parliament

and translate it back to us with a bit of wit, of humour.

How does he do it?

And is there anyone better to turn to for a bit of festive cheer?

I've always had a rather sort of grim view on life really.

I've always worked from the assumption that there is no situation so bad that it can't get worse.

Can't it?

From the Guardian, I'm Noshinikbal.

Today in focus.

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