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AIBU Michael Gove for Tory leader?

167 replies

longwayoff · 24/03/2019 07:11

So trustworthy and dependable. So profound, 'we've had enough of experts'. Such an obvious choice really at a time of national crisis. Words fail me.

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ElizabethMainwaring · 24/03/2019 07:15

Hello. Who do you suggest then? I'm not a Gove fan or a Tory, but I can't think of anyone better. At least it's not bloody Boris or JRM. The state of politics at the moment has never been worse.

triptrapdollydumpling · 24/03/2019 07:15

Still reaping the benefits of his education policy Sad

PristineCondition · 24/03/2019 07:23

He can't even clap right.

Decormad38 · 24/03/2019 07:24

WTF I hope you are either joking or you need your head examining!

brizzlemint · 24/03/2019 07:27

Much as I dislike all the shenanigans that gave been going on with Brexit I think she should stay because at least she's hopefully got relationships built with the EU and experience with the others.

That said I feel it's like deciding which life jacket to use on the titanic.

echt · 24/03/2019 07:28

So trustworthy and dependable. So profound, 'we've had enough of experts'. Such an obvious choice really at a time of national crisis. Words fail me

This is an ironic post, surely.

Dontgiveamonkeys1350 · 24/03/2019 07:29

I used to work in a school. I have seen what he did to the children and teachers around me. I think if he became prime minister he would make us crash out without a deal. And as someone who has medical problems and a body that rejects most foods that makes me nervous.

NicoAndTheNiners · 24/03/2019 07:30

He's a Brexit fan isn't he? I'm worried he will happily take us out with a no deal. At least May seems to want to avoid that.

MutantDisco · 24/03/2019 07:30

He's been keeping quiet in the hope that he can sweep in silently when Theresa falls.

I won't forget.

GoFiguire · 24/03/2019 07:31
TowelNumber42 · 24/03/2019 07:31

I think Gove is an odious duplicitous toad. I also think Gove's the only one who can get away with calling a second referendum. So I'll be glad if he's PM for a little while.

Amanduh · 24/03/2019 07:32

Trustworthy?
Are you insane?

Chlo1674 · 24/03/2019 07:32

He’s a creep. Can’t stand him. Agreed there’s not much choice at the moment.

avocadochocolate · 24/03/2019 07:33

UABU to ask. British politics is broken. Just broken.

Chlo1674 · 24/03/2019 07:33

I don’t think many of them are trustworthy Amanduh.

SimonJT · 24/03/2019 07:34

The man who said that all children should be above average in maths. Scary.

PathOfLeastResitance · 24/03/2019 07:34

He’s a disgrace.
What happened to the curriculum under his ‘guidance’ is still failing children now and will continue to do until it changes again.
He’s an arrogant little git. I have friends working in his offices who have seen the way he operates and it is disgusting.

Littlefish · 24/03/2019 07:34

I know first hand the effect of his education policy. To have him leading the country would be genuinely disastrous.

ClariceCliffe · 24/03/2019 07:37

I think the op was being sarcastic?

I wouldn't have a clue who could take over. I'm sure there will be a few who put themselves forward. JRM has said he has no interest in the role. BJ would be too divisive. Possibly Andrea Leadsom? Or Sajid Javid?

RevokeRemainRebuild · 24/03/2019 07:40

Let's have Ken Clark as temporary caretaker PM. He can have a cross party cabinet for Brexit which doesn't include any of this shower.

A girl can dream.

Nyancat · 24/03/2019 07:41

Fairly horrified at the idea given his previous views on ni and the peace process.

brizzlemint · 24/03/2019 07:42

It's got to be sarcasm.

Gove is likely to be as popular as a chainsaw at a save the trees march.

mnahmnah · 24/03/2019 07:43

Every teacher in the land is weeping at the prospect

LaurieMarlow · 24/03/2019 07:43

I think I’d prefer Jeremy Hunt actually,

I’m not kidding. That’s assuming Rudd is a no go.

JustDanceAddict · 24/03/2019 07:43

Pls no. He completely fucked up education. Who’d trust him with the country?

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