Boris Johnson's resignation 'honours' list

[Taunton Blue Genie]

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For maintaining Boris Johnson's hair! At least he has a sense of humour (at times).

Fringe benefits, it seems.

[Jordi Culé]

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The system has been consistently been abused for hundreds of years. "Lloyd George knew my fa-ather, father knew Lloyd George, ....

That clears that up then.

We should let it go, no questions asked, as its tradition.

[the other bob wilson]

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That clears that up then.

We should let it go, no questions asked, as its tradition.

Looks like we’re never going to get that forelock tugger emoji on here.

[Dorcus]

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That clears that up then.

We should let it go, no questions asked, as its tradition.

And let's remember we're not just talking about posh titles for these sycophantic t***s; they will also become lawmakers. We need an elected second tier PDQ.

[the other bob wilson]

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Cricket nerds might remember the name John Claughton who played for Warwickshire for a couple of seasons about forty years ago. It turns out he also taught Latin at Eton around the same time and so came into contact with some prominent present day Conservatives Party politicians - he’s not impressed by them.

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/eton-master-letter-boris-johnson-jacob-rees-mogg-kwasi-kwarteng_uk_64888a44e4b06725aee2956f

[the other bob wilson]

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Johnson deliberately misled Parliament, taking into account what he said after announcing his resignation as an MP, the committee would have recommended a ninety day suspension - he’s not going to be allowed to have a former member’s pass to attend Parliament.

These are far harsher penalties than were being predicted.

[A Quiet Monkfish]

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Johnson deliberately misled Parliament, taking into account what he said after announcing his resignation as an MP, the committee would have recommended a ninety day suspension - he’s not going to be allowed to have a former member’s pass to attend Parliament.

These are far harsher penalties than were being predicted.

There are any number of matters that this government is completely and utterly failing it's citizens, not to mention the continued madness surrounding their 'managing ' of the economic recovery. I have to say that for me, this is of no significance or importance to anyone else other that the politicians in Westminster..

[superfeathers]

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There are any number of matters that this government is completely and utterly failing it's citizens, not to mention the continued madness surrounding their 'managing ' of the economic recovery. I have to say that for me, this is of no significance or importance to anyone else other that the politicians in Westminster..

Yes, it's telling how spectacularly bad a job this government has done over the last 13 years and continues to do, that the former PM lying to parliament won't register as a big deal with many of the public

[jon1959]

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There are any number of matters that this government is completely and utterly failing it's citizens, not to mention the continued madness surrounding their 'managing ' of the economic recovery. I have to say that for me, this is of no significance or importance to anyone else other that the politicians in Westminster..

I agree that this is only seismic inside the Westminster bubble - and yes there are bigger issues and bigger failings that affect the people of this country more.

But a Prime Minister lying (again) to Parliament and a new wave of civil war breaking out in the governing party is definitely significant and important for the rest of us.

[A Quiet Monkfish]

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Yes, it's telling how spectacularly bad a job this government has done over the last 13 years and continues to do, that the former PM lying to parliament won't register as a big deal with many of the public

Compare it to the lies by the PM and colleagues told to parliament about 'weapons of mass destruction'. Now that WAS a lie. They lie all the time. This has to be seen in the context of the political climate in the Tory party. Sunak is 'cleaning up', just like Starmer tried to do.

[A Quiet Monkfish]

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I agree that this is only seismic inside the Westminster bubble - and yes there are bigger issues and bigger failings that affect the people of this country more.

But a Prime Minister lying (again) to Parliament and a new wave of civil war breaking out in the governing party is definitely significant and important for the rest of us.

There's a natural self-destruction process that begins in the government of any party after 10+ years in power. This one will be one of the best..

[superfeathers]

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Compare it to the lies by the PM and colleagues told to parliament about 'weapons of mass destruction'. Now that WAS a lie. They lie all the time. This has to be seen in the context of the political climate in the Tory party. Sunak is 'cleaning up', just like Starmer tried to do.

I'm not sure what all the what aboutery on this board offers.

Are you saying:
a) it's not a big deal for the PM to lie to parliament - let it go
b) it is a big deal but don't talk about it or pass judgement because you think it's happened before
c) leo fortune west

[Dorcus]

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There are any number of matters that this government is completely and utterly failing it's citizens, not to mention the continued madness surrounding their 'managing ' of the economic recovery. I have to say that for me, this is of no significance or importance to anyone else other that the politicians in Westminster..

It's of great significance to me and I'm not from Westminster. Am I the only one?

[the other bob wilson]

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There are any number of matters that this government is completely and utterly failing it's citizens, not to mention the continued madness surrounding their 'managing ' of the economic recovery. I have to say that for me, this is of no significance or importance to anyone else other that the politicians in Westminster..

At what stage does Johnson’s behaviour become significant and important then? What does he have to do for you and others to start caring?

[A Quiet Monkfish]

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At what taxes does Johnson’s behaviour become significant and important then? What does he have to do for you and others to start caring?

Behaviour ? Caring ? Our streets are feral, crime isn't investigated, mortgages are going through the roof, NHS waiting times are soaring, the highest taxes in peacetime yet public services practically non-existent, Rivers becoming sewers, and so on, but what's really important is did the ex PM lie about knowing the rules for eating cake.