Current Affairs

[Stephen]

For me he should of got in the first time round.

[Mervyn and Trish]

I'd have so much more respect for Labour if they weren't so hypocritical and didn't assume we were amnesiac idiots. They say the process by which Rishi has been appointed is undemocratic. Yes, pretty much the same process by which we got Gordon Brown!

[Onelife]

Let's hope that Rishi continues to say little, but does enough to calm the markets and rebuild the economy so that the media only have good news to report.
Hopefully that might lead many of the media to suffer a complete breakdown, never return to our TV screens.

It would certainly be a step in the right direction John…I might get my sources to start some rumours about the labour party in an attempt to take the heat off the conservative party.

[Kendhni]

He needs to build a cabinet that truly reflects all views in the Tory party to promote unity.
Do not make the mistake of packing it with cronies or multi-millionaires.
Stop the shift to the extreme right and bring the party closer to the centre ground.

[oldbluefox]

I hope he has already rung Ms Sturgeon. You know how upset she gets if she thinks she's being ignored.

[screwy]

I hope he has already rung Ms Sturgeon. You know how upset she gets if she thinks she's being ignored.

Who.?

[Onelife]

He needs to build a cabinet that truly reflects all views in the Tory party to promote unity.
Do not make the mistake of packing it with cronies or multi-millionaires.
Stop the shift to the extreme right and bring the party closer to the centre ground.

Absolutely Ken.

I just watched him being greeted by his supporters…. shaking hands with many of them but appeared to deliberately snub Matt Hancock. Just my observation I may have read it wrong.

[Mervyn and Trish]

Would you shake Matt Hancock's hand? You can't be certain where it's been.

[Ray B]

Support and stability within the government is what is now needed. The tory supporting papers could help to send the messages to the readers and other media. Knocking the government now is not the time, we just need to get out of the mess this country is in. Two years time, and everyone can then decide who will be best to carry the country forward.

[Gill W]

It's somewhat of a relief that the leadership race was resolved today, and I think Sunak was the right choice.

I said the other week that what I wanted was to have an adult in charge, and I think he is an adult and not a clown or terrible at his job.

It may well be that he will do things I don't agree with, but for now, I hope he can bring some stability back to the country.

[Stephen]

I wonder if he’ll be open all hours

[Kendhni]

Somewhat perplexed by the BBC headline that felt the need to say he was the first "British-Asian" prime minister.
Does that really send out the right message?

[Onelife]

I did note that Ken but there is a first for everything and living in a multicultural country I don’t see any reason why the BBC should shy away from saying it as it is.

[david63]

I see that "Buffoon Billy" changes allegiance more often than most change their socks!!

[Mervyn and Trish]

Another prize hypocrite, Nicola Sturgeon. Moaning that it is undemocratic that Rishi Sunak has become PM without an election. Does she not remember how she became First Minister in Scotland? I do.

[towny44]

Another prize hypocrite, Nicola Sturgeon. Moaning that it is undemocratic that Rishi Sunak has become PM without an election. Does she not remember how she became First Minister in Scotland? I do.

It has always been the way, especially for the Tory party which has had far more concurrent election wins than Labour, although I do seem to remember that Gordon Brown's accession to PM was settled by only 2 of their MPs.

[Kendhni]

It appears that Putain's lapdog, Lukashenko, is allowing the commies to assemble an army on the Belarus border with Ukraine. An attack from that direction, along with new weaponry coming in from Iran could cause huge problems for Zelensky.

Since Putain is into annexation, I would suggest that Ukraine temporarily allow Poland to annex those states forming the border between Belarus and Ukraine allowing them to come under legal control of NATO providing a defensive barrier to the north keeping Putain and his lapdog at bay.

[Onelife]

It appears that Putain's lapdog, Lukashenko, is allowing the commies to assemble an army on the Belarus border with Ukraine. An attack from that direction, along with new weaponry coming in from Iran could cause huge problems for Zelensky.

Since Putain is into annexation, I would suggest that Ukraine temporarily allow Poland to annex those states forming the border between Belarus and Ukraine allowing them to come under legal control of NATO providing a defensive barrier to the north keeping Putain and his lapdog at bay.

You’ve lost me a bit there Ken…Russia would still have access to central Ukraine via Belarus Eastern border … or am I missing something?

[Onelife]

I would have thought Sunak has bigger things to think about than having to trek off to the palace for a quick bow and a nod…surly an email would have sufficed?

Oh! and as an afterthought Sunak should seriously consider bringing Therease Mahy back into the cabinet...she has a wealth of experience that he has yet to learn.

[towny44]

It appears that Putain's lapdog, Lukashenko, is allowing the commies to assemble an army on the Belarus border with Ukraine. An attack from that direction, along with new weaponry coming in from Iran could cause huge problems for Zelensky.

Since Putain is into annexation, I would suggest that Ukraine temporarily allow Poland to annex those states forming the border between Belarus and Ukraine allowing them to come under legal control of NATO providing a defensive barrier to the north keeping Putain and his lapdog at bay.

You’ve lost me a bit there Ken…Russia would still have access to central Ukraine via Belarus Eastern border … or am I missing something?

I doubt that Poland or NATO would go along with that strategy,. But surely a better strategy would be to use the combined hacking ability of the western nations to cripple Russia's digital infrastructure.

[towny44]

I would have thought Sunak has bigger things to think about than having to trek off to the palace for a quick bow and a nod…surly an email would have sufficed?

I believe that the traditions and majesty that have built up over the years, do give these ceremonies added value, and make the new PM aware of the major role he is undertaking.

[Onelife]

I would have thought Sunak has bigger things to think about than having to trek off to the palace for a quick bow and a nod…surly an email would have sufficed?

I believe that the traditions and majesty that have built up over the years, do give these ceremonies added value, and make the new PM aware of the major role he is undertaking.

If he doesn’t already understand that then we truly are F*****

If we are to start cutting out waste then I would suggest we start with traditions that cost the country a fortune.

[Manoverboard]

If we are to start cutting out waste then I would suggest we start with traditions that cost the country a fortune.

Waste ?

A brief meeting to formally advise this new PM that he is serving his King, a moment for him to cherish I would have thought and especially so given his ethnic background.

[Mervyn and Trish]

I do seem to remember that Gordon Brown's accession to PM was settled by only 2 of their MPs.

Yes exactly, but Labour moaning now. As are the Lib Dems, despite several Liberal PMs in the early part of the 20th century being appointed by their -party without General Elections. And Krankie was appointed unopposed and without an election to replace Alex Salmond as First Minister. Gross hypocrisy.

Now some Conservative members are griping that they've not had a say in Rishi's appointment. Look what happened last time they were consulted! They have REALLY short memories.

[Kendhni]

It appears that Putain's lapdog, Lukashenko, is allowing the commies to assemble an army on the Belarus border with Ukraine. An attack from that direction, along with new weaponry coming in from Iran could cause huge problems for Zelensky.

Since Putain is into annexation, I would suggest that Ukraine temporarily allow Poland to annex those states forming the border between Belarus and Ukraine allowing them to come under legal control of NATO providing a defensive barrier to the north keeping Putain and his lapdog at bay.

You’ve lost me a bit there Ken…Russia would still have access to central Ukraine via Belarus Eastern border … or am I missing something?

Correct, but it is easier to fight a war on one front rather than 2.