London, October 23rd 2014. Organised by the Dogs Trust and the Kennel Club, politicians and their pooches gather outside Parliament for the 22nd Westminster Dog of the Year competition, aimed at raising awareness of dog welfare in the UK where the Dogs Trust cares for over 16,000 stray and abandoned dogs annually. PICTURED: Competitors and their owners wait for the winner to be announced by 2013 winner Rt Hon Sir Alan Duncan MP, (left) and his dog Noodle. Credit: Paul Davey/Alamy Live News

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