The Best April Fool’s Jokes
This year April Fool’s Day coincided with Labour’s ‘Awful April’ bill hikes. Sadly that was not a joke…
Though there are some strong contenders for who gave the best April Fool’s joke. The Adam Smith Institute might take the gold medal for bringing socialist Gary Stevenson onto its team of fellows:
We are delighted to welcome @garyseconomics as a Senior Fellow! pic.twitter.com/yJx89bEfWq
— Adam Smith Institute (@ASI) April 1, 2025
Nigel Farage got a tattoo:
Just got my first tattoo! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ODLxqXk4bm
— Nigel Farage MP (@Nigel_Farage) April 1, 2025
The Free Speech Union left X:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (1st April 2025)
PRESS STATEMENT: The Free Speech Union is Leaving X (Formerly Twitter)
After long and careful deliberation, the Free Speech Union (FSU) has decided to leave X. This decision has not been taken lightly and follows a consultation with the… pic.twitter.com/inSn7viuOA
— The Free Speech Union (@SpeechUnion) April 1, 2025
Rayner claimed her Employment Rights Bill would boost growth. Chortles all round…
The BBC provided a good one on March 31:
One intern getting an earful right now. Happy April Fool’s…