The Wow I Can't Believe That News Story Thread

[music_collector]

Ooops! Sorry Benny!

Among the MPs who also resigned, were any of them guilty for the same offenses, i.e. participating in those big covid parties? I'm only asking because I can't stand that virtue signaling nonsense.

[Marie Monday]

Originally Posted by The Batlord

I'm sure UK politics will become less stupid and useless now

I know man but you need to enjoy any wins you can get in these times. Also regardless of outcome it's just satisfying to see Boris Johnson humiliated

[Trollheart]

Worzel Gummidge, well loved scarecrow character from children's TV back when I were a lad.

[Lisnaholic]

Originally Posted by The Batlord

I'm sure UK politics will become less stupid and useless now

Always interesting to get an outsider's perspective of your own country !

Strictly speaking, we've already had a Prime Minister who earned the nickname Worzel Gummidge. Remember good old Michael Foot? He was a respected figure on both sides of the political spectrum, being the published author of various books about HG Wells, Lord Byron and others:-



Sadly, as PM, he proved to be a bumbling figure of fun, out of his depth in the modern cut-and-thrust of politics.

Anyway, unless there's a better nickname, I'm happy to go with BoJo The Clown for the (for the moment) present incumbent.

[rubber soul]

Lisna, you should do a journal on Prime Ministers. I've always been curious about British history.

[SGR]

Speaking of ex prime ministers:

Shinzo Abe: Japan ex-leader assassinated while giving speech

[jadis]

Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

Always interesting to get an outsider's perspective of your own country !

Strictly speaking, we've already had a Prime Minister who earned the nickname Worzel Gummidge. Remember good old Michael Foot? He was a respected figure on both sides of the political spectrum, being the published author of various books about HG Wells, Lord Byron and others:-



Sadly, as PM, he proved to be a bumbling figure of fun, out of his depth in the modern cut-and-thrust of politics.

Anyway, unless there's a better nickname, I'm happy to go with BoJo The Clown for the (for the moment) present incumbent.

Gonna need some citation on the highlighted bits

[Trollheart]

Yeah I think you meant MP rather than PM Lisna: Foot led Labour in opposition, taking them to their lowest seat share in the House in history or something. He was never at number 10.

[rubber soul]

Yeah, I checked him out. He was the Labour leader during Margaret Thatcher's reign. You need to brush up on your history, Lis.

[Norg]

Originally Posted by SGR

Speaking of ex prime ministers:

Shinzo Abe: Japan ex-leader assassinated while giving speech

who did he piss off ..???? im guessing alot of people