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Womens' World Cup Final - Where's the PM?

105 replies

StarlightLady · 20/08/2023 09:53

Just as the Australian Governmnet have pointed out that Prince William is also Prince of Australia, we hear that the Queen of Spain and her daughter are attending the final.

So, in contrast where is Sunak, the PM who loves jet travel? Would he not be attending if it was a male England team in the final.

This cerainly puts the Lionesses in their place; dreadful!

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RyanGoslingsTan · 20/08/2023 16:13

Well Prince William cannot go to Australia, as King Charles has to go first and Australia haven't invited him yet. As for the PM it's a long trip and he can't win either way. If he goes people will be complaining about climate change etc and if he doesn't go, then they complain too

AgathaMystery · 20/08/2023 16:14

They didn’t need rishi or William there. They’re above male figureheads. Don’t need em. Don’t want em.

Northernparent68 · 20/08/2023 16:45

The King, the PM, Prince William and Princess Charlotte have sent messages of support, is that really not enough ?

this constant demand for the PM or royals to attend is indicative of an insecurity and sense of entitlement, who are you to demand the interest and attendance of others ?

Toottooot · 20/08/2023 16:47

Bet yid be greetin’ if he had turned up. Canna win.

StarlightLady · 20/08/2023 16:48

Northernparent68 · 20/08/2023 16:45

The King, the PM, Prince William and Princess Charlotte have sent messages of support, is that really not enough ?

this constant demand for the PM or royals to attend is indicative of an insecurity and sense of entitlement, who are you to demand the interest and attendance of others ?

I’m a mere woman, who knows that if men were playing, the country would be properly officially represented. Spain thought it the correct thing to do.

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Popworld · 20/08/2023 16:48

Toottooot · 20/08/2023 16:47

Bet yid be greetin’ if he had turned up. Canna win.

This^

I think lol

Womencanlift · 20/08/2023 17:05

YABU to start yet another thread on this when there have been many others

TheThinkingGoblin · 20/08/2023 17:11

RyanGoslingsTan · 20/08/2023 16:13

Well Prince William cannot go to Australia, as King Charles has to go first and Australia haven't invited him yet. As for the PM it's a long trip and he can't win either way. If he goes people will be complaining about climate change etc and if he doesn't go, then they complain too

Its hilarious that you think this is true.

The Firms spin machine really has you folks conned.

William is President of the FA. That is his job when he flies over.

Has ZERO to do with any non-existent Royal Protocol.

At a certain point, Brits need to demand much more from the people they put in charge.

RyanGoslingsTan · 20/08/2023 17:13

TheThinkingGoblin · 20/08/2023 17:11

Its hilarious that you think this is true.

The Firms spin machine really has you folks conned.

William is President of the FA. That is his job when he flies over.

Has ZERO to do with any non-existent Royal Protocol.

At a certain point, Brits need to demand much more from the people they put in charge.

You may not agree with it, which is completely fine, but it's fact whether you like it or not

Mischance · 20/08/2023 17:13

I expect he was getting on with PM'ing and not wasting aviation fuel. It's a football match FGS!!

GCAcademic · 20/08/2023 17:15

No, there really is no need for a Very Important Man to be there to pat the women on their backs.

TheThinkingGoblin · 20/08/2023 17:15

RyanGoslingsTan · 20/08/2023 17:13

You may not agree with it, which is completely fine, but it's fact whether you like it or not

Show me IN WRITING were it says that the President of the FA cannot attend a WC Final because he is a Royal.

I'll be waiting right here.

At a certain point, Brits need to stop acting life serfs.

If he cannot fulfill his duties as FA President, he should quit and let someone who can do the job.

Malarandras · 20/08/2023 17:16

Hopefully Rishi had more important things to do. Such as running the government. I’d be of the same opinion were it the men’s final. The world does not revolve around football.

More of an argument for William to be there as President of the FA. If he had went he’d have received a lot of flak for the money it cost to get him there, environmental impact etc. So it’s a hard one for him to win.

RyanGoslingsTan · 20/08/2023 17:19

TheThinkingGoblin · 20/08/2023 17:15

Show me IN WRITING were it says that the President of the FA cannot attend a WC Final because he is a Royal.

I'll be waiting right here.

At a certain point, Brits need to stop acting life serfs.

If he cannot fulfill his duties as FA President, he should quit and let someone who can do the job.

It's got nothing to do with him being the president of the FA. The information about how the protocols work is very easy to find if you do a tiny bit of searching. There's no point in me constantly repeating myself. It is what it is, but your opinion doesn't change fact. Hope you can get over this, as you seem a little obsessed with it all.

TizerorFizz · 20/08/2023 17:23

The PM has no role in the FA. William does and I think he should have gone. However I assume other FA top brass was there. The Spanish Royalty have a history of going to everything. I remember the former King and Queen ever present at the Barcelona Olympics. I guess Wills is on holiday! Ann is often the stand in. Maybe no one invited them and they didn’t fancy the long flight?

TheThinkingGoblin · 20/08/2023 17:24

RyanGoslingsTan · 20/08/2023 17:19

It's got nothing to do with him being the president of the FA. The information about how the protocols work is very easy to find if you do a tiny bit of searching. There's no point in me constantly repeating myself. It is what it is, but your opinion doesn't change fact. Hope you can get over this, as you seem a little obsessed with it all.

Either post that "evidence" or be quiet.

Again, show us the proof the spin masters no doubt posted.

Until then, you have simply been conned.

Again.

DojaPhat · 20/08/2023 17:26

Do you really think he gives a damn? It'd be remarkable if he could not only name one player but identify her in a line up too.

PowerTulle · 20/08/2023 17:27

The Lionesses have a job to do and are completely smashing it. Given that the government of the day (and PM) are probably still working out where their socks are and how to put them on I wouldn’t worry about them giving their blessings in person. Not required.

SkyBlueBoy · 20/08/2023 17:27

His Team were playing this afternoon , he obviously wanted to watch some decent football

RyanGoslingsTan · 20/08/2023 17:32

TheThinkingGoblin · 20/08/2023 17:24

Either post that "evidence" or be quiet.

Again, show us the proof the spin masters no doubt posted.

Until then, you have simply been conned.

Again.

🤣😂🤣😂 you really are funny

TheThinkingGoblin · 20/08/2023 17:38

RyanGoslingsTan · 20/08/2023 17:32

🤣😂🤣😂 you really are funny

Either you post up that "easy to find" evidence or be quiet.

Its very simple really.

guzzleandstuff · 20/08/2023 17:40

Would a load of people flying to Oz have made them win? All this stupid performativeness and virtue signalling is a waste of time. Rishi sent good wishes. Now I hope he is getting ready for the working week - as I am - and thinking about the actual Job. In the PM's case there's a lot to be done.

RyanGoslingsTan · 20/08/2023 17:43

TheThinkingGoblin · 20/08/2023 17:38

Either you post up that "easy to find" evidence or be quiet.

Its very simple really.

No, I won't be quiet. Use the internet like everyone else does

TheThinkingGoblin · 20/08/2023 17:57

RyanGoslingsTan · 20/08/2023 17:43

No, I won't be quiet. Use the internet like everyone else does

Using the internet does not give you the right to post BS without challenge.

Hope that helps.

RyanGoslingsTan · 20/08/2023 17:59

TheThinkingGoblin · 20/08/2023 17:57

Using the internet does not give you the right to post BS without challenge.

Hope that helps.

Well I personally didn't use the internet to get the facts that I am telling you. But I was saying to you to use the internet like most people do. Again your opinion doesn't change facts.

Hope that helps