During this period of social distancing, there appears to be a competition among journalists and politicians appearing via FaceTime on news channels to see who has the untidiest book shelf.

Grant Shapps is now my new personal favourite for having weighing scales on his shelf.

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They should all learn from Corrie’s Sally.

A beautifully maintained, neat and tidy bookshelf. #lockdown #bookshelf

Not too bad from Rory Cellan-Jones to be fair. #lockdown #bookshelf

Shelves with no books from the Beeb’s Norman Smith, but room for a massive fuck off globe and a few family photos. #lockdown #bookshelf

Newark MP Robert Jenrick - I’ve forgotten his ministerial title - with his ample rack, I mean bookshelf.

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Harry Redknapp possibly can’t read so hasn’t got any books and therefore doesn’t need a bookshelf.

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No, I can’t see a copy of Diana: Her True Story - In Her Own Words by Andrew Morton behind Charlie boy.

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Narcissist.

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IKEA.

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Former England cricket captain Nasser Hussain getting in on the act with quite an eclectic choice of reading.

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Any sign of Jimmy Somerville’s autobiography?

The Secret Diaries of Christina Patterson, aged 57 and two thirds.

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Smooth-talking Tory charmer Tobias Ellwood with a less than suave #bookshelf.

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I’m curious as to what’s inside the package behind Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden’s right shoulder.

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A knackered-looking broadcaster Iain Dale with more books than your average library - well, the ones that remain open and have yet to be closed by the party he supports.

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