Over one million people have signed up as 'attending' a spoof Christmas rave event at no.10 Downing Street.
The viral Facebook event has been created in response to allegations that the Conservative party had a number of Christmas parties whilst London - and most of England - was in Tier 3 restrictions and banned from doing so.
Now, people are flocking to click attending on the Facebook rave event - with hundreds of thousands saying they will attend to boozy knees-up at the government's HQ on Christmas Eve.
If you were hoping for a massive line-up of music, you might be disappointed though.
The rave is set to take place outside Downing Street on Christmas Eve.
The event listing says it will be headlined by ‘Boris Johnson and Chums’.
Much like the rumoured party at Downing Street, there’ll be no social distancing required.
Organiser, DJ Jon Mancini, also wrote: “Bring who you like. Bring your own Nibbles and drink.”
So many people have now RSVPd, Jon has since updated to the page to say: “We are at 900k party ppl.
“If we get 1million Ravers on this I might look at doing Boxing day due to demand. Thoughts?”
Boris Johnson in PMQs this week.
In the comments, people have asked if Theresa May will open the dancefloor, if the PM will ‘eat his vaccine passport as a party trick’, and if Plan B will be playing.
Boris Johnson and his colleagues have been under fire all week after damning reports in The Mirror suggested that parties were held by the Government.
One of those, on November 27, took place while the nation was in full lockdown.
The other suggested event- the Christmas party – was on December 18, when London was in Tier Three, with all indoor mixing banned.
Downing Street has denied that any such event took place, but a leaked video showing Allegra Stratton laughing and joking about them has caused widespread anger.
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Northern’s ‘Flash Sale’ is back for 2026 with millions of train tickets on sale for just £2
Millions of train tickets are currently on sale for just £2 each, as Northern has brought its popular ‘Flash Sale’ back for 2026.
A whopping FOUR MILLION of them, to be exact.
For the last couple of years, the rail operator has made life a little easier for train travellers by giving them the chance to grab one of several million tickets for much cheaper than normal – and now, with the cost of living crisis sadly continuing to make its impact felt, Northern has decided to kick off the autumn season by slashing prices once again.
It means that millions of people will have the opportunity to make a cut-price journey across the north of England before the end of October is out.
With the company’s regular ‘Flash Sales’ having gone onto become a, somewhat, legendary event at this point, it probably comes as no shock that you’ll need to act fast if you want to be in with a chance of get your hands tickets.
Northern’s ‘Flash Sale’ is back for 2026 with millions of train tickets on sale from £2 / Credit: Northern | Wikimedia Commons
Tickets went live today and the sale runs for three days, closing on Friday 4 September – with tickets valid for travel between 9 September and 23 October 2026.
A list of routes where tickets will be available can also be found using the ‘cheap fare finder’ tool on the Northern website here.
“With four million tickets up for grabs, this is one of our biggest Flash Sales yet, and there’s something for everyone,” commented Alex Hornby, who is the Commercial and Customer Director at Northern.
“With millions of tickets available for just £2 each, our Flash Sale will make the railway even more appealing, and we believe it will inspire everyone to explore everything our fantastic region has to offer, from bustling cities to countryside and stunning coastlines.
“Customers will need to book early to avoid disappointment, as once they’re gone, they’re gone.”
Tickets are available to buy on Northern’s app, online, at ticket offices, and on ticket machines at stations managed by Northern.
Leeds cinemas are offering tickets to see big blockbusters for just £4 this weekend
Emily Sergeant
You can watch some of the year’s biggest blockbusters for just £4 this weekend.
That’s because, to celebrate National Cinema Weekend (5-6 September), Vue has announced that it’ll be offering cut-price tickets to everything from the latest blockbusters and family favourites, to indie horrors and classic re-releases so you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy the full cinematic experience this autumn.
Some of the highlights currently showing that you’ll be able to see for just £4 include summer hits like Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey, and Toy Story 5, as well as the recent release of Ridley Scott’s latest film, The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi.
Family favourites such as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie, and Cars will also be screening over National Cinema Weekend.
Meanwhile, horror fans can also catch new releases Insidious: Out of the Further, and indie horror Leviticus, or see the year’s biggest horror hit, Obsession, if you haven’t already.
The best bit about the offer? It applies to every seat on every showing, all weekend long. Just pass us the popcorn now.
This means that film lovers can enjoy Vue’s biggest and comfiest seats, Ultra Lux, which are strategically positioned to give the best possible view of the big screen – with extra-wide armrests, back and leg rests that recline independently, a personal table for snacks and beverages, and a state-of-the-art wine cooler, all for just £4 each.
“We encourage everyone to make the most of the celebration and enjoy a film at Vue.”
National Cinema Weekend returns for 2026 this Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September, and you can book tickets on the Vue website here.
Georgina Pellant -
10th December 2021 
