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The Westministenders Hunger Games continues. Boris still trying not to be outmanoevered.

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RedToothBrush · 04/07/2016 23:22

Clearly Boris didn't get the memo, on when to quit the power games, even after Gove schooled him in the dark arts of the Tory Leadership....

So the Tory Smackdown rolls on whilst Corbyn STILL clings on. UKIP has now entered the race to make a challenge for who can make the biggest leadership contest shambles.

In The Blue Corner
May strikes fear into the hearts of EU citizens as she counts her bargaining chips.
Gove strikes fear into the hearts of humans, with his Martian twitch.
Loathsom strikes fear in the hearts of Britains by talking about babies brains.
Crabb strikes fear into the hearts of Torys by suggesting a plan that Corbyn might like. (and that beard doesn't help).
And Fox.
Well he just turned up.

Johnson is still waiting in the wings to stab Gove. He'd quite fancy a seat at the cabinet table too.
Osborne has gone quite again and we wait with baited breathe to see if he is the 'Charlie off Casualty' of the Tory Party (y'know whatever happens he somehow survives like a cockroach).

In The Red Corner
Corbyn apologies. So we know he's getting a bit desperate.
Will the Unions figure out something else to do other than sit with their head in hands.
Angela Eagle is still doing jellyfish impressions and hasn't found that backbone.
We STILL don't know who the fuck Owen Smith is?
Will Bliar's chicken's finally come home to roost?
The Cult of Momentum, rumbles on. We aren't quite sure who they actually vote for, but they seem to like their Dear Leader.
When will this country next have an opposition party?

Its kinda getting boring guys, we need some action now. End the Chicken Coup! The Tories are definitely out doing in the high drama stakes.

In the Purple Corner
Farage has gone! Hurrah. We hope only that he stays under that rock.
(Don't count on it. They'll wheel him out when they need publicity)
Will Leadsom be elected leader? Oh sorry, wrong party. I was getting confused for a second there.
Will they throw the cuckoo Carswell out? [:)]
Will they be able to find a less offensive leader than Farage who can unite them in their common goal of errrr..... yeah. That.
How long before one of their candidates has to apologise for something?

And I suppose I should ask, when will a50 be triggered....? And by whom?

All these questions and more.
Sense of humour compulsory. No experience necessary though

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flippinada · 07/07/2016 15:49

I think Andrea Leadsom would say anything if she thought it would win votes, regardless of truth/substance.

Based on recent events, can you blame her? The Leave campaign was successful and that was built on smoke and mirrors.

squoosh · 07/07/2016 15:51

She's clearly a big fat fibber and very comfortable with that!

HalleLouja · 07/07/2016 15:53

Citroen Shock a politician changing their mind to climb up the slippery political pole.

flippinada · 07/07/2016 15:54

She is indeed. Never trust a good liar.

GingerIvy · 07/07/2016 15:58

Oh FFS! NM strikes again!!!!

Nicky Morgan to force through choice of new Ofsted chief
Posted at
15:47
Amanda Spielman
Parliament TV
In other news ... Education Secretary Nicky Morgan is to force through the appointment of her nomination for the next head of Ofsted, despite a cross-party committee of MPs saying they had "significant concerns".

The Education Select Committee, scrutinising the appointment, rejected the choice of Amanda Spielman.

But Mrs Morgan is to override their finding and press ahead with her selection for the independent watchdog.

Mrs Morgan said Ms Spielman "will not shy away from challenging government".

RedToothBrush · 07/07/2016 15:58

Good liar?

A good liar doesn't get caught out as much as she has been. She's managing to get away with poor lies.

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TheBathroomSink · 07/07/2016 16:01

I want to watch QT to see what IH makes of everything, but I also fear that I may end up breaking the TV because of Galloway. I may have to wait and watch on iplayer so I can skip any bits where he's speaking.

RedToothBrush · 07/07/2016 16:01

www.standard.co.uk/news/mayor/sadiq-khan-demands-more-autonomy-over-finances-as-londons-huge-tax-contribution-revealed-a3290366.html

Interesting article about reliance on tax income in London

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TheBathroomSink · 07/07/2016 16:02

Ginger - god only knows what the Lords have been up to. They do seem to have brought the EU up on Tuesday but not much beyond that.

RedToothBrush · 07/07/2016 16:02

Round two Tory Smackdown results due at 4.30pm.

Voting now complete.

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GingerIvy · 07/07/2016 16:03

I'll happily watch QT tonight. I'm seething at NM's newest nonsense that she is forcing through, so at least it will give me an outlet for my rage. Angry

TheBathroomSink · 07/07/2016 16:03

Barclays on EU:
Barclays also see several flashpoints in the months ahead which could even put the future of the eurozone in doubt again:

For example, the UK-EU exit negotiations could turn rancorous. And market upheaval could be even greater if an EMU country were to actively question EU membership; redenomination risk could return.

Hence, investors are likely to pay close attention to the October referendum on constitutional reforms in Italy, as well as the general elections in the Netherlands, France and Germany in 2017. Any outcome that helps anti-EU political parties would likely be poorly received by markets

flippinada · 07/07/2016 16:04

Fair point Red, good liar is probably being too generous. She is a shameless liar though and doesn't seem remotely phased at being caught out.

flippinada · 07/07/2016 16:07

I was reading about Nicky Morgan's mendacious political stunt earlier. She really is a piece of work.

GingerIvy · 07/07/2016 16:10

The thought of her having even more power than she has now (when she shouldn't have ANY) is terrifying.

GingerIvy · 07/07/2016 16:10

oops. - that was re NM

GingerIvy · 07/07/2016 16:14

Kirsty Blackman's tweets about the lost bunny are kind of sweet. Always nice to see a human side.

flippinada · 07/07/2016 16:15

Results of the second ballot to be announced around 4:30pm.

It strikes me that this will be the third unelected PM we'll have in the space of 16 years - Major, Brown and now...May?

RedToothBrush · 07/07/2016 16:18

Well given the upturn of anti-Loathsom stories and the current betting odds, I think she's on the ticket.

May 2/9
Leadsom 11/2
Gove 14/1

How many May has got is probably the bigger thing now.

200 is good. Significantly more than that, and Loathsom will be under pressure not to stand.

Unfortunately I doubt May can manage that even with Leadsom's bizarre actions today.

Chris Ship ‏@chrisshipitv · 9s9 seconds ago
I'm told No10/civil service only just realised that if (it's a big if) Leadsom & Gove pull out, there could be new PM waiting to go today

Is anyone else starting to feel the phrase about breweries and piss ups applies to the people who run this country?

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TheBathroomSink · 07/07/2016 16:21

Is anyone else starting to feel the phrase about breweries and piss ups applies to the people who run this country?

SO much. I wish this surprised me, but somehow it's just more disappointment.

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RedToothBrush · 07/07/2016 16:22

May 199
Gove 46
Leadsom - the rest

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GingerIvy · 07/07/2016 16:22

They're so busy ticking along at status quo, that when something actually happens, they run around like headless chickens. Not very reassuring.

TheBathroomSink · 07/07/2016 16:23

Theresa May - 199

Andrea Leadsom - 84

Michael Gove - 46

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