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To hope Johnson doesn't resign?

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LonelyPlanetGirI · 05/07/2022 18:51

Because if he clings on until the next GE, he'll be completely unelectable and we'll be rid of the Tories.

I'm hoping he digs his heels in just like he always has, even though by rights he should be fucking off with his tail between his legs.

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jgw1 · 06/07/2022 18:05

AmaryIlis · 06/07/2022 18:00

Nothing written on here is slander.

If you mean libel, an essential ingredient of any claim is proof that the allegation in question would lower the claimant in the minds of right-thinking men and women. If your reputation is already rock-bottom, therefore, you will lose.

Something tells me that Johnson isn't going to try any libel claims.

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If I call Johnson honest am I slandering him?

AmaryIlis · 06/07/2022 18:14

SueSaid · 06/07/2022 16:49

'its sad, this could have been dignified.'

Oh don't be silly it isn't 'sad' at all. If he goes he goes, he has remained dignified at all times despite the constant pathetic goading from the msm and this juvenile attempt at grilling from the liaison committee.

Do tell us, do you think his behaviour around the Pincher saga has been dignified?

jgw1 · 06/07/2022 18:16

AmaryIlis · 06/07/2022 18:14

Do tell us, do you think his behaviour around the Pincher saga has been dignified?

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Don't be daft. @JaniieJones is yet to explain why a 56year old needed a birthday party when millions of children were banned from doing the same.
Why would they explain why lying to protect a Pinchim is dignified.

eatingapie · 06/07/2022 18:17

I love the idea that Johnson has been subject to a smear campaign 😂I think it’s more of a case of having shat himself in bed repeatedly and woken up covered in it

jgw1 · 06/07/2022 18:19

eatingapie · 06/07/2022 18:17

I love the idea that Johnson has been subject to a smear campaign 😂I think it’s more of a case of having shat himself in bed repeatedly and woken up covered in it

Yes indeed. He has been subject to a self smearing campaign that is for sure.

vera99 · 06/07/2022 18:20

I'm looking forward to Dorries in tears, drunk, call the Tory party 'Yous lot are bastards.'

User135644 · 06/07/2022 18:21

DeeCeeCherry · 06/07/2022 17:37

Schadenfreude will keep the Tories around for a long time to come.
Never underestimate the sheer will of those who get off on seeing mass- misery.

Or the idleness of people who dont bother to vote but write long diatribes on FB social media about their disbelief at Tories still being in power

They'll get a new leader bounce as well if they appoint someone half competent because they'll look good just for not being a corrupt, useless mess.

AmaryIlis · 06/07/2022 18:23

TooBigForMyBoots · 06/07/2022 17:13

Poor Carrie, I bet she just got the house the way she wanted it and now she'll have to move. All that money on wallpaper!🤦‍♀️

And he'll struggle to get some gullible donor to fork out thousands to for decs at the next place. What a shame!

itsgettingweird · 06/07/2022 18:23

vera99 · 06/07/2022 18:20

I'm looking forward to Dorries in tears, drunk, call the Tory party 'Yous lot are bastards.'

Well Johnson did say some of the issues are that some people can't handle their drink.

vera99 · 06/07/2022 18:24

Could BJ not bring in agency staff to backfill ministerial posts? Obviously would need work permits and all that if non-British.

Blossomtoes · 06/07/2022 18:27

They'll get a new leader bounce as well if they appoint someone half competent because they'll look good just for not being a corrupt, useless mess

I somehow doubt it. They’re all tainted now.

ClaudineClare · 06/07/2022 18:27

vera99 · 06/07/2022 18:20

I'm looking forward to Dorries in tears, drunk, call the Tory party 'Yous lot are bastards.'

Maybe she'll do a TikTok rap about her undying love for Big Dog and his (allegedly) Not So Big, ahem.

Roussette · 06/07/2022 18:34

38 resignations now.

Unheard of.

HannahSternDefoe · 06/07/2022 18:46

Does anyone else have an ear-worm
"Another one bites the dust"...

Cornettoninja · 06/07/2022 18:47

HannahSternDefoe · 06/07/2022 18:46

Does anyone else have an ear-worm
"Another one bites the dust"...

I didn’t till I read your post Angry

Grin
vera99 · 06/07/2022 18:52

The REJOIN ARMY has mobilised but first we need to make sure BoJo is well and truly buried. A luta continua !!

the80sweregreat · 06/07/2022 18:55

I think that Dominic Cummings will be humming ' the winner takes it all ' very soon.

itsgettingweird · 06/07/2022 19:01

the80sweregreat · 06/07/2022 18:55

I think that Dominic Cummings will be humming ' the winner takes it all ' very soon.

I don't think he'll be humming it quietly.

He'll be blowing his own trumpet along with the words!

vera99 · 06/07/2022 19:03

To every Tory voter. Be aware that if you vote for Johnson if he calls an election, you are condemning our Country to a dictatorship. He is not a President, the Queen is our Head of State. If he no longer has the confidence of his Parliamentary Party, he must go.

the80sweregreat · 06/07/2022 19:04

A general election would be suicide surely ?
But I wouldn't put it past them to call one !

Booklover3 · 06/07/2022 19:10

I bet he will call a general election!

Damnautocorrect · 06/07/2022 19:11

the80sweregreat · 06/07/2022 19:04

A general election would be suicide surely ?
But I wouldn't put it past them to call one !

It’s the closest we have to getting the Tory’s have and having a hope of keeping Scotland in the U.K.

Damnautocorrect · 06/07/2022 19:12

Getting the Tory’s out.

SleeplessInEngland · 06/07/2022 19:13

This probably means an election this year or early next. Voters (and their parties) don’t like leaders who didn’t win a general as a leaders.

the80sweregreat · 06/07/2022 19:26

I feel a GE looming! ..