Steve Darling’s guide dog Jennie in new-found fame as a ‘pawlitician’

• Steve Darling's guide dog, Jennie, won the 'pawblic' vote at Westminster Dog of the Year on Thursday, 11 September 2025.
• Jennie is well-known for her antics in the House of Commons, often lying on the floor while her owner, the Liberal Democrat MP for Torbay, speaks.
• The annual dog show unites MPs from across different parties to celebrate their four-legged companions.
• Mr Darling, who has around 3 per cent vision, praised Jennie for the confidence she brings him, jokingly suggesting she believes Parliament was built just for her.
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Steve Darling and guide dog Jennie win the hearts of Westminster’s Dog of the Year