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Thread 53 Starmer: Insania Aestiva

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DuncinToffee · 30/06/2026 17:44

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Notonthestairs · 07/07/2026 13:32

DuncinToffee · 07/07/2026 13:28

Other speculation is that he will trigger a Clacton by-election

If he was returned as MP the standards investigation would simply pick up where it left off.

But I imagine he thinks it would be a good move to mount a campaign prior to the investigations conclusions (I’m the victim here).

A helpful distraction without having to go through the ordeal of being questioned in front of cameras.

And then to wave it as proof the £5 million bung was fine.

SerendipityJane · 07/07/2026 13:36

According to the Joseph Rowntree foundation a family of two adults, two children needs a minimum combined income of £74k for a socially acceptable standard of living

Why not reduce what is a socially acceptable standard of living instead ?

SerendipityJane · 07/07/2026 13:42

Notonthestairs · 07/07/2026 13:32

If he was returned as MP the standards investigation would simply pick up where it left off.

But I imagine he thinks it would be a good move to mount a campaign prior to the investigations conclusions (I’m the victim here).

A helpful distraction without having to go through the ordeal of being questioned in front of cameras.

And then to wave it as proof the £5 million bung was fine.

Didn't Boris jump to avoid the verdict ?

SerendipityJane · 07/07/2026 13:43

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Thread 53 Starmer: Insania Aestiva
Notonthestairs · 07/07/2026 13:48

SerendipityJane · 07/07/2026 13:42

Didn't Boris jump to avoid the verdict ?

He resigned after the Privileges Committee findings but before he could be recalled.

placemats · 07/07/2026 13:51

BIossomtoes · 07/07/2026 13:26

Interesting interview with Tim Montgomery on World at One just now. It was hardly a ringing endorsement of Farage.

Tim spoke in sensible sentences, well done. Hasn't a clue what's going to happen and moans that Reform is more scrutinised in the press than any other parties.

DuncinToffee · 07/07/2026 13:52

placemats · 07/07/2026 13:51

Tim spoke in sensible sentences, well done. Hasn't a clue what's going to happen and moans that Reform is more scrutinised in the press than any other parties.

😂

I am sure Farage will use that line as well

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PickAChew · 07/07/2026 14:10

Well he didn't spend his £5 million on a watch that works.

countrygirl99 · 07/07/2026 14:14

You're all big meanies

countrygirl99 · 07/07/2026 14:14

I've done nothing wrong

DuncinToffee · 07/07/2026 14:15

So predictable

“It seems that the establishment have decided they can’t beat us fairly, they will use foul means.”

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Cheguevarahamster · 07/07/2026 14:15

Woe is me

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countrygirl99 · 07/07/2026 14:16

I hear a whole orchestra of teeny violins

TemperanceWest · 07/07/2026 14:16

I can't bear to listen to him.

BIossomtoes · 07/07/2026 14:16

He’s a saint.

DuncinToffee · 07/07/2026 14:16

Farage: “I had the equivalent of a lottery win…a large personal gift.”

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TemperanceWest · 07/07/2026 14:20

Jesus, he is pathetic. Go away!

Cheguevarahamster · 07/07/2026 14:20

Fuck the fuck off .

"I am the most attacked politician in modern history".

He's such a scuttering gobshite.

SerendipityJane · 07/07/2026 14:20

DuncinToffee · 07/07/2026 14:16

Farage: “I had the equivalent of a lottery win…a large personal gift.”

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Er, lottery wins are tax exempt.

What are you saying, Nigel ?

Notonthestairs · 07/07/2026 14:21

DuncinToffee · 07/07/2026 14:16

Farage: “I had the equivalent of a lottery win…a large personal gift.”

Edited

A lottery win requiring you to deregulate crapto.

Notonthestairs · 07/07/2026 14:21

Is there a point to the whining?

TemperanceWest · 07/07/2026 14:23

Cheguevarahamster · 07/07/2026 14:20

Fuck the fuck off .

"I am the most attacked politician in modern history".

He's such a scuttering gobshite.

He really is despicable.

LittleBowSheep · 07/07/2026 14:23

I understand he's just doing this to camera? No journalists, no questions. No surprise there then.

PickAChew · 07/07/2026 14:24

LittleBowSheep · 07/07/2026 14:23

I understand he's just doing this to camera? No journalists, no questions. No surprise there then.

On his own channel.

BIossomtoes · 07/07/2026 14:25

It’s a communist country now. 🤦‍♀️

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