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[Gill W]

I would expect that Boris is fully entitled to make use of Chequers no matter what The Independent () says. Whether it's for his leaving party, his wedding reception or just a knees up is of no concern to me. As far as I know he won't be breaking any rules unless The Independent knows better.

Whatever it is, it’s obviously more important than governing the country

[oldbluefox]

I feel sure the country will cope. He doesn't run the country on his own.

First you want him out then you want him back in 10 Downing Street to chair a meeting which they can manage just as well if not better without him.

[Kendhni]

Whatever it is, it’s obviously more important than governing the country

Has that not always been the case with Johnson?

[Manoverboard]

When Boris has finally hung up his boots ( see what I did there ? ) I wonder who Ken and Gill will chose to target ?

[oldbluefox]

Perhaps BB R Us will be rebranded to the next leader.

[Kendhni]

When Boris has finally hung up his boots ( see what I did there ? ) I wonder who Ken and Gill will chose to target ?

That question would be in the same vein as asking who the Boris buttkissers will hero worship next.
But, I don't troll so will not ask that question.

[Mervyn and Trish]

When Boris has finally hung up his boots ( see what I did there ? ) I wonder who Ken and Gill will chose to target ?

That question would be in the same vein as asking who the Boris buttkissers will hero worship next.
But, I don't troll so will not ask that question.

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[Onelife]

There’s certainly quite a lot of buttkissers in the conservative party and most of them will be in Sunak’s cabinet if he’s allowed to get in…same old same old.

[oldbluefox]

Same as in any other party, all trying to curry favour 'just in case'.
One of the best was the Corbyn butt-kissing Fest complete with singing. That didn't go as well as they expected but there are still the hangers on so it's not completely dead in the water,; they just don't like to talk about it.

[barney]

I recorded Sohie on the bbc this morning and watched both Tugendhat and Mordaunt interviews.
I was pretty impressed with both for what it’s worth.

[Manoverboard]

I'm looking forward to the next stage of the Tour De France ....

[oldbluefox]

I recorded Sohie on the bbc this morning and watched both Tugendhat and Mordaunt interviews.
I was pretty impressed with both for what it’s worth.

Good interview with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin following on from the Panorama documentary.

I must admit I was never impressed by anything I had seen of Tugendhat and in that interview he did focus a great deal on defence and international affairs. However he performed very well when talking about other issues. He came across as a very clear thinker and certainly not out of the race...........yet.
Penny Mordaunt got off to a very slow start, seemed rather nervous and wishy-washy but improved as the interview went on and became much more strident. I do like her but of the two Tugendhat surprised me. If he doesn't win I believe he would make a very good minister.

[Kendhni]

There’s certainly quite a lot of buttkissers in the conservative party and most of them will be in Sunak’s cabinet if he’s allowed to get in…same old same old.

While I would be a Sunak supporter that is my concern. I am hoping that he, or whichever candidate wins, moves quickly to distance the party from the status quo ... they must be able to provide something different including reintroducing honesty and integrity back into the tory party and actually creating some policies. They also need to move the party back towards the middle ground. The big advantage in the favour of a new leader, is that Johnson set such a low bar that even double jointed fleas could not limbo under it.

The only one that I see that would fail on moving the party forward is Truss ... electing her would mean that the tories have learned nothing on why the majority of electorate now reject Johnson and his conservatism. Although that would allow the 'whataboutery' brigade to continue blaming everyone else.

[Kendhni]

When Boris has finally hung up his boots ( see what I did there ? ) I wonder who Ken and Gill will chose to target ?

That question would be in the same vein as asking who the Boris buttkissers will hero worship next.
But, I don't troll so will not ask that question.

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Agree totally, shocking that a moderator could make such personalised post.
I am glad I chose not to ask the contrary question.

[Onelife]

I'm looking forward to the next stage of the Tour De France ....

Best get ‘on your bike’ Mob…wouldn’t want you to miss it

[towny44]

There’s certainly quite a lot of buttkissers in the conservative party and most of them will be in Sunak’s cabinet if he’s allowed to get in…same old same old.

While I would be a Sunak supporter that is my concern. I am hoping that he, or whichever candidate wins, moves quickly to distance the party from the status quo ... they must be able to provide something different including reintroducing honesty and integrity back into the tory party and actually creating some policies. They also need to move the party back towards the middle ground. The big advantage in the favour of a new leader, is that Johnson set such a low bar that even double jointed fleas could not limbo under it.

The only one that I see that would fail on moving the party forward is Truss ... electing her would mean that the tories have learned nothing on why the majority of electorate now reject Johnson and his conservatism. Although that would allow the 'whataboutery' brigade to continue blaming everyone else.

I know why you consider the current govt have moved to the right, but really, Brexit apart, Boris was always a centrist, which is why he was such a staunch advocate of the levelling up agenda.

[Manoverboard]

I'm looking forward to the next stage of the Tour De France ....

Best get ‘on your bike’ Mob…wouldn’t want you to miss it

As a Mod or as a Member I can watch it now or indeed later ... my choice entirely

[Manoverboard]

Agree totally, shocking that a moderator could make such personalised post.

Point of order ... I posted as a Member not a Mod. Surely you can tell the difference

[Kendhni]

I know why you consider the current govt have moved to the right, but really, Brexit apart, Boris was always a centrist, which is why he was such a staunch advocate of the levelling up agenda.

As Lord Mayor, Johnson was much more centrist, but as a PM he has certainly moved significantly to the right. I don't think he himself is overly right wing but that is the direction he has taken the tory party. Groucho Marx once said 'these are my principles, and if you don't like them ... well I have others' ... that pretty much sums up Johnson (and Truss) they change direction with whatever they believe is good for themselves (not the party, not the country and not anybody else).

[Kendhni]

Agree totally, shocking that a moderator could make such personalised post.

Point of order ... I posted as a Member not a Mod. Surely you can tell the difference

You weren't wearing your jack boots and fish nets????

[Mervyn and Trish]

I'm working on some alliteration for the inevitable post contest sniping.

Mordaunt Mashers, Sunak Smashers or Truss Trashers.

None have the same ring as Boris Bashers. But who knows, optimistically we might be able to move on and I won't need them.

[Manoverboard]

Could you possibly fit some ' Gnashers ' in someplace ?

[Onelife]

I'm working on some alliteration for the inevitable post contest sniping.

Mordaunt Mashers, Sunak Smashers or Truss Trashers.

None have the same ring as Boris Bashers. But who knows, optimistically we might be able to move on and I won't need them.

I would prefer Mordaunt Knockers...in both contexts

[Kendhni]

None have the same ring as Boris Bashers. But who knows, optimistically we might be able to move on and I won't need them.

I trust that also applies to you and your Starmer sh1ttalking.

[Stephen]

I don’t know why anybody would want the job of PM. Your dammed if you do and dammed if you don’t.