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Anyone watching the leadership debate ?

413 replies

stillherenow · 15/07/2022 19:43

Or is it just me being a saddo ?

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OldClothes · 15/07/2022 20:00

stillherenow · 15/07/2022 19:46

I really came on to say that I wonder if Liz Truss is styling herself on Thatcher...she'll probably dig out a handbag in a minute

She actually reminds me of - don't laugh - Hannah from S Club 7.

I'd prefer Hannah as PM actually.

GreenLunchBox · 15/07/2022 20:00

stratforduponavon · 15/07/2022 19:59

Kemi won’t win but she is definitely one to watch for the future.

She'll be given a cabinet job. I got the impression she would joing Sunak in his cabinet by the way she just sucked up to him in the previous question

GreenLunchBox · 15/07/2022 20:01

OldClothes · 15/07/2022 20:00

She actually reminds me of - don't laugh - Hannah from S Club 7.

I'd prefer Hannah as PM actually.

Why does she remind you of her?

MarshaBradyo · 15/07/2022 20:01

Sunak likes her too I reckon - Kemi that is

Westfacing · 15/07/2022 20:01

Truss is sooo predictable with the pussycat bow and Thatcher-esque look!

They're all looking very scared to say the wrong thing.

GreenLunchBox · 15/07/2022 20:01

I was surprised at how nervous they all looked at the start

Westfacing · 15/07/2022 20:02

I'm loathe to admit it but Kemi is coming over well

PurpleDaisies · 15/07/2022 20:02

Liz truss is dreadful and Penny m not good either.
sunak I had low expectations.
Kemi B average
Tom T easily the best , if a little on the cheesy side.

glamourousindierockandroll · 15/07/2022 20:02

Liz is really going for the Thatcher look. The pussybow blouse. The rock hard hair. It's too blatant.

Yalz · 15/07/2022 20:02

mum2jakie · 15/07/2022 19:54

Only #TugItHard was the one to admit that Johnson is a liar! He's gone up in my impression based on that alone.

I loved that section, just before the first break.
Was the question something like, “Is Boris Johnson honest?”

Three of them waffled.
Kemi said “Sometimes” and Tom T just shook his head.

OldClothes · 15/07/2022 20:03

GreenLunchBox · 15/07/2022 20:01

Why does she remind you of her?

Liz kind of looks a bit like a much frumpier and probably older version of Hannah.

mum2jakie · 15/07/2022 20:03

I think Kemi has some rather unpleasant views around the benefits system and support for vulnerable adults but I was impressed with her calling out #MoreDirt for her attempt to rewrite history about her stance towards self ID. The Tories are definitely aware that self ID is not supported by the public which is good news overall.

Westfacing · 15/07/2022 20:04

Gosh that headteacher was spot on

Yalz · 15/07/2022 20:05

The bit about gender identity started well, but I wish it hadn’t been cut short by the break.
I wonder what the men would have said.

stillherenow · 15/07/2022 20:05

Tom is being rubbish on this

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eddiemairswife · 15/07/2022 20:06

I've opted to watch(and listen to) the Prom.

MarshaBradyo · 15/07/2022 20:07

Tom T doesn’t do it for me

Seems to be lacking drive

vera16 · 15/07/2022 20:07

Not overly worried about how they look. The self ID backtracking is/will causing Penny some issues and I found it off putting. Liz is coming across better than I expected. And Kemi.

mum2jakie · 15/07/2022 20:07

Yalz · 15/07/2022 20:05

The bit about gender identity started well, but I wish it hadn’t been cut short by the break.
I wonder what the men would have said.

Yes they should all have had the opportunity to put their views forward on that point.

GreenLunchBox · 15/07/2022 20:07

Westfacing · 15/07/2022 20:04

Gosh that headteacher was spot on

There's no way she's a 'potential Conservative voter' 😁

Westfacing · 15/07/2022 20:07

To be shallow, Penny has worn that outfit two days running, and Tin Lizzy's been in that awful Thatcher outfit all day. Kemi looks nice in yellow but I see she's tied her locs up to look a bit conservative.

Westfacing · 15/07/2022 20:08

Tom looks like he's given up already

Rishi his usual cheesy self

MarshaBradyo · 15/07/2022 20:08

More debt? - Truss

crazy

L1ttledrummergirl · 15/07/2022 20:09

For me it's
Tom
Kevin
The audience
The other 3 who are blending into each others answers.
Sunak is just repeating ideas others have stated first. He's coming over as a proper snake. Slippery as fuck.

RedWingBoots · 15/07/2022 20:09

Kemi apparently came out with this quote in her initial campaign

"“When you want to help people, you tell them the truth. When you want to help yourself, you tell them what they want to hear.”