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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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RedToothBrush · 07/07/2016 16:23

Leadsom - 84

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squoosh · 07/07/2016 16:24

Are those figures as was expected?

Hamishandthefoxes · 07/07/2016 16:24

On the plus side, I think we can generally be confident that where there is s choice between a cock or S conspiracy, this lot are so utterly inept there just isn't a question...

RedToothBrush · 07/07/2016 16:28

Its roughly what I thought it would be. If that makes you feel any better about it squoosh.

Its almost entirely on Leave / Remain lines.

Which if the wider membership votes along similar lines... well it will be Leadsom as the winner.

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TheBathroomSink · 07/07/2016 16:29

squoosh - I would say that TeamLoathsome would have wanted her to have picked up more, it's hardly going to give her much support in Parliament if she wins

GingerIvy · 07/07/2016 16:29

There is no way AL will step down now - the membership vote is a completely different demographic, is it not? She stands a good chance with them.

squoosh · 07/07/2016 16:30

Leadsom as winner is just nightmarish. With every day that passes she just seems more untrustworthy and more inept.

RedToothBrush · 07/07/2016 16:31

Leadsom will put in Gove as Chancellor or Foreign secretary. Its NOT just her that is the issue.

Plus Britain fucking first?!

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GingerIvy · 07/07/2016 16:31

I'm going to cling to the positive thought that NM was supporting Gove and hopefully will be dropped like a hot potato in the new government formation. (I can dream, right?)

GingerIvy · 07/07/2016 16:32

Red - AL bringing in Gove? So double whammy of terrifying?

I need a drink.

flippinada · 07/07/2016 16:33

Based on that, I'd say Leadsom hasn't picked up enough votes.

Also pleased that Gove has been roundly trounced.

QueenLaBeefah · 07/07/2016 16:33

This is a fucking nightmare. Boris would have been preferable to Leadsome.

RedToothBrush · 07/07/2016 16:34

That's what is being pressed for on twitter...

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GingerIvy · 07/07/2016 16:35

where on twitter red? (obviously I'm not following the right people)

flippinada · 07/07/2016 16:35

But yes, her style of politics will appeal to the wider party membership. Hmm.

RedToothBrush · 07/07/2016 16:37

I think Leadsom has got enough votes. Sadly.

She attracted Leave votes. They have some people from Team Leadsom on bbc news now.

You will be sick of the words 'fresh' and 'positive' within about 10 minutes.

She single handedly won the Leave campaign from what they are saying now. Maybe she can add that to her CV.

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ChardonnayKnickertonSmythe · 07/07/2016 16:38

Oh dear Lord.

I want Boris back now.
And Cameron.
And Tony Blair.

Loathsome scares the living daylights out of me.

RedToothBrush · 07/07/2016 16:39

Do you follow conservatives and conservative supporters?

Its like watching a different world.

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RedToothBrush · 07/07/2016 16:40

The issue that seems to already emerging is that the 'smear campaign' against her in the media seems to be working to her favour.

Its like Leave all over again.

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SugarPlumTree · 07/07/2016 16:42

So basically we are heading for an effectively UKIP PM?

squoosh · 07/07/2016 16:43

And as the referendum sadly demonstrated, once people have made their minds up they couldn't give two figs for pesky facts.

flippinada · 07/07/2016 16:43

Yes I can see that. Leadsom portrayed as the plucky underdog. Dear God Sad.

squoosh · 07/07/2016 16:44

An unelected PM who's have the backing of Nick Griffin, Arron Banks, and Britain First.

What a glorious place the UK is in 2016.

GingerIvy · 07/07/2016 16:44

Alright, AL. Publish the tax returns. I wonder if anything will crop up from that?

TheBathroomSink · 07/07/2016 16:48

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