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Fantasy government: who should have a shot at running the country?

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KateMumsnet · 27/04/2015 15:28

Hello all

We can't help but notice a mild exasperation with the political class in general amongst Mumsnetters - so we wondered, who would you like to see running the country? Could be a Sleb or a Civilian, a silly or serious suggestion - do tell us who'd get your vote?

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BeakyMinder · 28/04/2015 07:26

Sue Perkins for PM!

Oodear · 28/04/2015 07:21

Bruce Banner for speaker.

siiiiiiiiigh · 28/04/2015 00:15

That really nice nurse from the old series of 24 hours in A+E, the one with the greying buzz cut and the pierced ears.

She was bloody marvellous in a crisis.

And, Eddie Izzard.

And, my mum.

That should do it.

MovingOnUpMovingOnOut · 27/04/2015 23:27

Michael Rosen for education but also anything to do with youth and crime.

Jo Brand for Health. She's lived it on the front line, tells it straight and has a good understanding of the reality of today's NHS if Getting On and everything she's ever said is any indication.

Caitlin Moran - Minister for Women.

Robert Peston at the Treasury

OutsSelf · 27/04/2015 22:36

Caroline Lucas for PM, she's brilliant.

Cherriesandapples · 27/04/2015 22:22

Jon Snow....

Only because Ned Stark is no longer with us Sad

wickedlazy · 27/04/2015 21:31

JK Rowling as PM sounds good to me Smile

juliascurr · 27/04/2015 20:59

loads of women
Sandi Toksvig
Sandy & Sandra Gogglebox
Sheila Hancock

very few politicians - maybe Harriet Harman/Denis Skinner/Ann Widdecombe (what a collection) because at least they are sincere

Ducky23 · 27/04/2015 20:46

Karl pilkington!

BathshebaDarkstone · 27/04/2015 20:12

Mr Tumble.

MegBusset · 27/04/2015 20:08

Yes to Michael Rosen for education.

Chris Morris for culture and media.

WhatWouldPhilDunphyDo · 27/04/2015 19:49

JK Rowling as PM.

Michael Sheen as Chancellor.

ThatBloodyWoman · 27/04/2015 19:43

I would like Ned Stark,please.

SquidgyMaltLoaf · 27/04/2015 19:39

Michael Rosen in charge of education. He'd be ace.

Butteredparsnips · 27/04/2015 19:28

Camilla batmangellah for children
Victor adebewole for housing
Helen mirren at the home office
Aiden turner trade and industry. And agriculture
Tom kerridge food.
Michael Palin foreign office
Health pam ferris in full call the midwife attire

OodlesofBoodles · 27/04/2015 18:48

Me.

AtomicDog · 27/04/2015 18:46

I agree with Mary Beard.

MonstrousRatbag · 27/04/2015 18:26

Mary Beard for Education Secretary, assisted by all the science-y Order of Merit winners for science education and research funding.

Prof Edzard Ernst for Health Secretary

Dennis Skinner at Dept for Trade and Industry (for the lolz)

Prof Terry Eagleton to run Culture, Media and Sport

Benjamin Zephaniah as Local govt and Communities minister

Kirsty Wark as Foreign Secretary-go forth and kick ass!

Alastair Darling to go back to the Treasury.

Baronness Hale of the Supreme Court to be Home Secretary.

Anthony Head for Prime Minister.

prepperpig · 27/04/2015 18:20

Yes Ladymalfoy! The entire west wing gang!

meglet · 27/04/2015 18:14

JR Rowling for education and minister for single parents (i think they'd have to create that role).

Sir David Attenborough for environment.

Eddie Izzard could do something diplomatic.

MollyAir · 27/04/2015 17:52

Grayson Perry and Philippa Perry

Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin

ladymalfoy · 27/04/2015 17:40

Jed Bartlett as PM!

ladymalfoy · 27/04/2015 17:39

Fanjango! Yes! Her married name!
So let's have Adora Belle Dearheart as Work and Pensions Minister.

InAndOfMyself · 27/04/2015 17:19

Michael Sheen for the Health Secretary.

Joss Whedon as speech writer.

SurelyYoureJokingMrFeynman · 27/04/2015 17:11

Birgitte from Borgen, of course! Grin