Alex Davies-Jones, justice minister: Boxing Day in the Davies-Jones household consists of the 3 C’s: Chocolate, cheese and chaos! The house is full of people, we eat too much, drink even more, play games, and sing songs! I always host the annual Christmas quiz (which gets highly competitive) and we have fun.
Chris Philp, shadow home secretary: It’s a massive lump of beef cooked on an outside BBQ. Slow cooked for tenderness and a bit of a blast at the end for a crispy outer coating.
Dawn Butler, Labour MP: I make fried rice (rice and peas) with chopped up turkey and tomato ketchup.
Nusrat Ghani, deputy Commons speaker: Extended family descend on Boxing Day and half want to walk Ashdown Forest the other half want to stay in doors — Turkey is spruced in more butter and curry spices and it’s Day 2 of making massive Yorkshire puddings with guests giving me unsolicited cooking and hosting advice.
Earl of Kinnoull Charles Hay, hereditary-turned-life peer: Boxing Day for us is a huge brunch and I am the scrambled egg chef. The clan may take some time to gather, but it is a great dish as it can last in the warmer. It is also the necessary fuel for family cards after.
Priti Patel, shadow foreign secretary: Our Boxing Day will be spent watching the King George VI Chase from Kempton Park and most likely eating a few turkey and stuffing sandwiches!
Rhun ap Iorwerth, Plaid Cymru leader: We’re very traditional — cooking up the Christmas leftovers, then heading out for a family walk. We’re lucky to live on Ynys Môn, with so many beautiful places right on our doorstep. Simple, yes, but it’s my favourite way to spend Boxing Day with the family.
Daisy Cooper, deputy Lib Dem leader: Leftover pigs in blankets for breakfast, re-runs of Wallace and Gromit in the afternoon, and then the obligatory walk — so long as it ends up with a pint in the pub.