Well, it seems a group of MPs has taken things a step (over) too far by organising a kickabout in the debating chamber.
The group - including former minister for sport and civil society Tracey Crouch and Labour ex-shadow childcare minister Alison McGovern - were filmed doing keepy-uppies in a deserted Commons' chamber one night.
They were due to play for the UK Women's Parliamentary Football Club, but had to cancel a match due to voting commitments.
The group's antics did not go down well with Speaker of the House John Bercow, who issued yellow cards to the MPs.
Considering the impasse over the UK's divorce from the European Union, perhaps the matter could be settled over a Commons football match?!
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