Laura Kuenssberg: Five facts from a political year of gains and losses

But don’t ignore some of the progress they have made, that could make a difference as we turn into an election year. They scooped up lots of seats in the local elections in May, and enjoyed by election success, with each pantomime photo opportunity more ridiculous, and therefore attention-grabbing: driving tractors through hay bales, posing with giant clocks, and canons.