Boris the PM - a new beginning

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Hobbit said:
Tony Blair - Scottish.
Gordon Brown - Scottish.
Alaister Darling - Scottish parents, and an MP in Westminster for....Edinburgh(?).
Michael Gove - Scottish.

I doesn't matter who sits where at any given time, there will always be the "woe is me" coming from Scotland about Westminster representation.
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Scotland's FM has been fighting Westminster the whole of her career. She might want to reflect on the fact that the world has fundamentally changed and in today's economic environment an independent Scotland would be on very shaky ground. Pride and dogma has replaced prudence.
 
SwingsitlikeHogan said:
All true - just saying that excluding the most senior politician responsible for solely Scottish matters from the top-table is not new - it's got lots of historical precedent.
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Is the most senior politician in Scotland an MP in Westminster? Bearing in mind Westminster is the home of the UK govt and ALL the UK MP's, including MP's from Scotland, I'm not sure where you're going with this.

There is, as you pointed out earlier, the Sec of State for Scotland. Not sure Yorkshire or Lancashire has a Sec of State. I wonder what representation all the Labour or LibDem constituencies feel they have.

Lets not forget Nicola Sturgeon, who isn't even elected to Westminster, is a Privy Counsellor. She gets the same access that Starmer gets and she's not even an elected MP to the UK govt nor the UK opposition.

If the Scottish people feel under represented may be they should consider voting Labour or Tory instead of the SNP.
 
It seems our government have been a bit rattled by an ice cream company who seem to be showing more humanity and empathy them out glorious over promoted well beyond her capabilities Home Secretary, if tweets and briefings are to be believed.

Must buy some the next time I'm in Sainsburys. ;)
 
Doon frae Troon said:
Strange how some UK MP's are excluded from most of Westminster's legislation.
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C'mon Doon, you're being obtuse. They don't get to vote on English legislation, just like the Westminister MP's don't get to vote in Holyrood. You know this but choose to ignore it when it suits, spouting a half truth.

If you want to argue the toss on independence I'll back you but if you're going to be 'flexible' with the truth when it suits I'll argue against you.
 
Hacker Khan said:
It seems our government have been a bit rattled by an ice cream company who seem to be showing more humanity and empathy them out glorious over promoted well beyond her capabilities Home Secretary, if tweets and briefings are to be believed.

Must buy some the next time I'm in Sainsburys. ;)
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I loved Liverpool's Mayor Joe comment on Farage's latest racist rant.
He said who said he would rather welcome Syrian refugees to Liverpool than Farage.
 
Doon frae Troon said:
That is why, for the UK to work fairly there should be an English parliament.........not one that messes with the UK Parliament.

OT.. Serious rail crash south of Stonehaven.
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There is one. Its in Westminster and deals with English matters, and when those matters are under discussion, Scottish, Welsh and NI MP's are excluded from voting. Its as what you whinged about. Just what's the problem Doon?
 
Stolen from elsewhere... but oh so true... I can hear the bleating hearts from here...

WARNING A SECOND HEATWAVE TO HIT THE UK

With highs of 33° expected AGAIN today, it's time to ask "could the government have done more?" Downing Street knew about this heatwave weeks ago and have done nothing. Shipments of 400,000 pairs of Speedos and 500,000 bikinis, sun cream and Cornettos have reportedly been sent back as unsafe after media claims the shipment was quarantined a month ago and Boris did nothing.
Karen from Chavington said, "We just don't know if it's safe to go outside and sunbathe because we can't function or think for ourselves. Boris hasn't told us either way and all my obese kids need ice cream and sweets, the Hubby can't get out to rob anyone so we're out of lager and weed, I blame the government entirely"
Meanwhile, anti- heat protesters dressed in thick jumpers chanting "we can't breath" have marched on London, Big Ben has been removed and a giant Mint Feast put in its place by protesters.
The BBC reported earlier, "clearly the sun has come out and Downing street have done nothing to prevent it.
A second heat Wave is expected to hit the UK in 4 weeks time

Its only a joke... relax.
 
Hobbit said:
Stolen from elsewhere... but oh so true... I can hear the bleating hearts from here...

WARNING A SECOND HEATWAVE TO HIT THE UK

With highs of 33° expected AGAIN today, it's time to ask "could the government have done more?" Downing Street knew about this heatwave weeks ago and have done nothing. Shipments of 400,000 pairs of Speedos and 500,000 bikinis, sun cream and Cornettos have reportedly been sent back as unsafe after media claims the shipment was quarantined a month ago and Boris did nothing.
Karen from Chavington said, "We just don't know if it's safe to go outside and sunbathe because we can't function or think for ourselves. Boris hasn't told us either way and all my obese kids need ice cream and sweets, the Hubby can't get out to rob anyone so we're out of lager and weed, I blame the government entirely"
Meanwhile, anti- heat protesters dressed in thick jumpers chanting "we can't breath" have marched on London, Big Ben has been removed and a giant Mint Feast put in its place by protesters.
The BBC reported earlier, "clearly the sun has come out and Downing street have done nothing to prevent it.
A second heat Wave is expected to hit the UK in 4 weeks time

Its only a joke... relax.
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Barely.
 
Hobbit said:
Stolen from elsewhere... but oh so true... I can hear the bleating hearts from here...

WARNING A SECOND HEATWAVE TO HIT THE UK

With highs of 33° expected AGAIN today, it's time to ask "could the government have done more?" Downing Street knew about this heatwave weeks ago and have done nothing. Shipments of 400,000 pairs of Speedos and 500,000 bikinis, sun cream and Cornettos have reportedly been sent back as unsafe after media claims the shipment was quarantined a month ago and Boris did nothing.
Karen from Chavington said, "We just don't know if it's safe to go outside and sunbathe because we can't function or think for ourselves. Boris hasn't told us either way and all my obese kids need ice cream and sweets, the Hubby can't get out to rob anyone so we're out of lager and weed, I blame the government entirely"
Meanwhile, anti- heat protesters dressed in thick jumpers chanting "we can't breath" have marched on London, Big Ben has been removed and a giant Mint Feast put in its place by protesters.
The BBC reported earlier, "clearly the sun has come out and Downing street have done nothing to prevent it.
A second heat Wave is expected to hit the UK in 4 weeks time

Its only a joke... relax.
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It's the PM's fault for not listening to the flat earth supporters and tilting the world to get more shade.
 
SocketRocket said:
It's exactly what he wallows in when the sarcasm suits.
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Mmm, he thinks that the forum should accept his foul language video posts as good humour, and thinly veils his sarcasm of those that don’t approve, citing fuddy duddy typical golf club members as Neanderthals.

There’s nothing really wrong with that but if he wants others to accept his humour maybe he needs to accept there’s other versions too.

Well, having met him.... never mind.
 
Hobbit said:
Really...:rolleyes:

Maybe you need to loosen your bra strap and learn to compartmentalise. Life is full of negatives, if that’s what you want to wallow in.
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I know good right wing comedy is as rare as compassionate Tory home secretaries, but agree that every side deserves to be satirised.

There's nothing wrong with some good biting satire, but frankly that was not that. Try Geoff Norcott, he takes the mickey out of liberals and lefties and is very funny at the same time.
 
Hobbit said:
Mmm, he thinks that the forum should accept his foul language video posts ;)as good humour, and thinly veils his sarcasm of those that don’t approve, citing fuddy duddy typical golf club members as Neanderthals.

There’s nothing really wrong with that but if he wants others to accept his humour maybe he needs to accept there’s other versions too.

Well, having met him.... never mind.
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Classy. ;)
 
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