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Dancing on Phillip’s grave
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">EXCLUSIVE<br><br>Number 10 held two boozy parties the night before the Queen mourned Prince Philip alone.<br><br>Staff drank and at points danced until the early hours of the night of April 16.<br><br>Hours later, the Queen went to a socially-distanced funeral for Philip. <a href="https://t.co/sWrFcOrplE">https://t.co/sWrFcOrplE</a></p>— Tony Diver (@Tony_Diver) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tony_Diver/status/1481741337951195136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 13, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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that's got to be the final nail in the coffin isn't it?
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unfortunate metaphor but you know what I mean
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They were following the Nolan principle of being in the mood for dancing.
Or
Thirty parties hath September, April, June, and November, all the rest have thirty-one. February then has one day more.
Nicked from Twitter :hehe:
Tick tock
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Rjk
that's got to be the final nail in the coffin isn't it?
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unfortunate metaphor but you know what I mean
That'll be the coup de grace; Daily Mail readers will be apoplectic.
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If this was leaked to The Telegraph, Johnson's pet paper, then it is more likely to feed an alternative narrative that his staff were out of control and he will sort it out by making heads roll!
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cyril evans awaydays
If this was leaked to The Telegraph, Johnson's pet paper, then it is more likely to feed an alternative narrative that his staff were out of control and he will sort it out by making heads roll!
Nah, different angle I think. He's lost one of his biggest cheerleaders and it's a sign that he is gone already. I can't believe after all the absolutely terrible things this government has done that this moderate faux pas is the killer blow but he's on borrowed time.
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Dorcus
That'll be the coup de grace; Daily Mail readers will be apoplectic.
There are still people (or bots?) on the dm website posting about how this is all a mainstream media hatchet job because they can't deal with how popular Boris is.
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Let's face it, what we knew nearly a month ago just before Christmas was absolutely shocking and, in different, more responsible, times would have been enough to bring down a Prime Minister and, probably, a Government, but, surely, the juxtaposition of the Queen sat alone at Prince Philip's funeral and the images (who's to say that there won't be pictures to follow?) has to mean the end for Johnson? Yes, the rules at the time were not as stringent as they were on 20 May 2020, but the very fact that the Queen was following the rules at the time with what she did, tells you that we were still a long way from the sort of state where "works meetings" like the ones described in the Telegraph (I'm no fan of the paper, but you have to think that they are 100 per cent sure of their story) were within the rules.
Just done a bit more research and it turns out Johnson did not go to the funeral because only 30 people were allowed to attend - given that it seems about thirty were present for the two works meetings described in the Telegraph piece, I daresay this will be his excuse for saying there was nothing wrong with them.
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Eric Cartman
Nah, different angle I think. He's lost one of his biggest cheerleaders and it's a sign that he is gone already. I can't believe after all the absolutely terrible things this government has done that this moderate faux pas is the killer blow but he's on borrowed time.
Maybe so but if Sue Gray had been made aware of these events then leaking it in advance of her reporting it would be trying to mitigate the damage. It did not even dislodge an alleged sex offender from the majority of front pages.
Saying that, the leakers could hardly have gone to The Sun with the exclusive!
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The wheels are on motion now. If more local associations unanimously call for this, then support will collapse and calls for a handover will get louder and louder.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/new...-vote-22743330
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JamesWales
I see Andrew Bridgen has now sent in a letter of no confidence in Boris to the 1922 committee.
If more Brexiteer MP's begin to feel the same way, the outcome is surely inevitable.
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Elwood Blues
I see Andrew Bridgen has now sent in a letter of no confidence in Boris to the 1922 committee.
If more Brexiteer MP's begin to feel the same way, the outcome is surely inevitable.
Absolutely. I really can't see how he survives now. Would take some kind of extraordinary unexpected event. The question is when and how and how damaging he makes it to the party
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Elwood Blues
I see Andrew Bridgen has now sent in a letter of no confidence in Boris to the 1922 committee.
If more Brexiteer MP's begin to feel the same way, the outcome is surely inevitable.
That was significant for me Elwood: Andrew Bridgen 😲 he's always had his tongue up BoJo's arse.
On the other hand Andrew is known to be a serial PM assassin. He's sent letters to the 1922 on the last two occasions we had a change of Tory pm.
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Christ were all loving royalist now lol
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Dorcus
That was significant for me Elwood: Andrew Bridgen �� he's always had his tongue up BoJo's arse.
On the other hand Andrew is known to be a serial PM assassin. He's sent letters to the 1922 on the last two occasions we had a change of Tory pm.
Yes I had seen that Mr Bridgen had form for writing to the 1922 committee, although it seems that he withdrew the letter about David Cameron when no one else seemed interested.
Doesn't seem to have done him much good; as far as I can see he has never held even a junior government post.
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Elwood Blues
Yes I had seen that Mr Bridgen had form for writing to the 1922 committee, although it seems that he withdrew the letter about David Cameron when no one else seemed interested.
Doesn't seem to have done him much good; as far as I can see he has never held even a junior government post.
Yes you're right but Andrew's got his cherished Brexit secured so he's a contented man. I get the impression he knows his place and is happier sniping from the sidelines.
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Elwood Blues
Yes I had seen that Mr Bridgen had form for writing to the 1922 committee, although it seems that he withdrew the letter about David Cameron when no one else seemed interested.
Doesn't seem to have done him much good; as far as I can see he has never held even a junior government post.
This is exactly what is rotten about the whole set-up. Just look at the comments from cabinet members over the last 2 or 3 days, all repeating the mantra "we must wait for the outcome of the inquiry" . No-one will say what they really feel as they know it will severely hamper their chances in the future.
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JamesWales
I'm sure you will forgive me for ' lapping ' up on you comment I think the plan has been in place for ages to replace him and put in a more one nation Tory .
One interesting point to consider: Rishi Sunak support /back up team are all Dominic Cummings ex staffers , the old DOM is on record as saying he wanted and got Rishi in power and tricked Boris into that situation , the sting in the tail is Labour lapping up the leaks from a Tory leaking machine , if true that is great covert political operation, as old Rishi is well dishy .
Sir Kier better pray Boris stays in power if he wants power , its bit like when Boris loved it when Corbyn was Labours leader as it brought silly power to Boris .
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Gofer Blue
This is exactly what is rotten about the whole set-up. Just look at the comments from cabinet members over the last 2 or 3 days, all repeating the mantra "we must wait for the outcome of the inquiry" . No-one will say what they really feel as they know it will severely hamper their chances in the future.
Bloated pigs with their noses stuck in troughs spring to mind, oink oink.
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I see Liz Truss is using another Johnson Government favourite when they’ve ballsed things up again - “it’s time to move on”. Still find it incredible that she’s got one of the three big jobs in Government after Prime Minister and that she seems to be a genuine candidate to take over if Johnson goes.
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the other bob wilson
I see Liz Truss is using another Johnson Government favourite when they’ve ballsed things up again - “it’s time to move on”. Still find it incredible that she’s got one of the three big jobs in Government after Prime Minister and that she seems to be a genuine candidate to take over if Johnson goes.
Thick as mince but dresses up in Thatcher costume...cool babe.
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They have uttet comtempt for the public.
The majority of their party and supporters.
The usual Tory boys will back them and throw in but but but Jeremy Corbyn or even now but but Tony Blairs govt.
Its unusual to wake up in the morning without someone from this Govt involved in some sort of scandal or downright incompetence.
Always the same cringy pathetic defence. This time wait for the enquiry. They have history for ignoring them anyway Priti Patel.
Removing the bufoon wont do much.
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Rjk
that's got to be the final nail in the coffin isn't it?
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unfortunate metaphor but you know what I mean
You're dead right.
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Hilts
Removing the bufoon wont do much.
Next Tory leadership campaign will be like Boris' campaign in 2019, every candidate: 'Britain Deserves Better'.
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Having listened to Oliver Dowden on the Sunday Morning programme this morning it seems clear to me the way things are heading. Ms. Gray's inquiry will simply be a factual report. Following this, Boris Johnson will instigate a purge within Downing Street thereby demonstrating strong leadership whilst maintaining that he himself was misinformed and effectively misled into believing that the "gatherings" were business meetings with food/drink rather than parties per se. If the report can show that he was only present at one or two of the "gatherings" out of the 12 or so that we know about at the moment (there may be more of course, yet to be disclosed) then he obviously has to have a defence for those but I think he has the capability of bluffing his way out of that and certainly has the gall to ride it out, unless there is a serious revolt amongst Tory MP's to get the magic number of votes of no confidence.
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Eric Cartman
There are still people (or bots?) on the dm website posting about how this is all a mainstream media hatchet job because they can't deal with how popular Boris is.
The Daily Mail have ramped up that narrative, claiming it's the "woke" BBC's fault. Obviously looking to distance themselves from his downfall, blame the "wokes" and ensure a sweet majority for Sunak in 2024
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Gofer Blue
Having listened to Oliver Dowden on the Sunday Morning programme this morning it seems clear to me the way things are heading. Ms. Gray's inquiry will simply be a factual report. Following this, Boris Johnson will instigate a purge within Downing Street thereby demonstrating strong leadership whilst maintaining that he himself was misinformed and effectively misled into believing that the "gatherings" were business meetings with food/drink rather than parties per se. If the report can show that he was only present at one or two of the "gatherings" out of the 12 or so that we know about at the moment (there may be more of course, yet to be disclosed) then he obviously has to have a defence for those but I think he has the capability of bluffing his way out of that and certainly has the gall to ride it out, unless there is a serious revolt amongst Tory MP's to get the magic number of votes of no confidence.
Its worth noting Boris is always seen at one party for 20 minutes in a garden walk on the 20th which isn't my idea of a party or a piss up , still poor it happened though .
Did you catch Blair's interview its was interesting ,reading through these posts it does seem we maybe missing the political agenda in play .
If Sir Keir mans up and calls for a vote of no confidence the game is up for Boris, as he has his a lot of enemies within in and out .
These leaks like the dreadful Hancock one will continue until he is slain by the Dom ( the Dom's brown box and staff left at no 11 live on ) however the resulting fall out if Boris is party slain and new leader coming in , may not be to the liking of Labour especially if its Dishi Rishi ( Dom'S MAN )
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Boris is like trump.Apart from the apology which was more for the royals than the common folk they are birds of a feather, hanging on to power by their finger nails.
The problem is there aren't any politicians anymore , much like the states you have a party of grifters that will lie until blue in the face.
Labour have nothing to offer. where are the leaders?
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life on mars
Its worth noting Boris is always seen at one party for 20 minutes in a garden walk on the 20th which isn't my idea of a party or a piss up , still poor it happened though .
Did you catch Blair's interview its was interesting ,reading through these posts it does seem we maybe missing the political agenda in play .
If Sir Keir mans up and calls for a vote of no confidence the game is up for Boris, as he has his a lot of enemies within in and out .
These leaks like the dreadful Hancock one will continue until he is slain by the Dom ( the Dom's brown box and staff left at no 11 live on ) however the resulting fall out if Boris is party slain and new leader coming in , may not be to the liking of Labour especially if its Dishi Rishi ( Dom'S MAN )
The coherent thoughts of Chairman LoM on the crisis this creates for the.... um Labour Party!!
14/1/22
Sir Kier better pray Boris stays in power if he wants power
16/1/22
If Sir Keir mans up and calls for a vote of no confidence the game is up for Boris
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cyril evans awaydays
The coherent thoughts of Chairman LoM on the crisis this creates for the.... um Labour Party!!
14/1/22
Sir Kier better pray Boris stays in power if he wants power
16/1/22
If Sir Keir mans up and calls for a vote of no confidence the game is up for Boris
Dishi Rishi? Heaven help us!
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Dorcus
Dishi Rishi? Heaven help us!
Quite. Though to be fair there was so much wrong with that post it was difficult to pick a target without writing an essay.
Whether it was the pathetic rationale that you can use a stop watch to determine if someone was attending an illegal party or not, or the risible idea that a Vote of Confidence from Labour would see Tories flocking through their lobby in their droves rather than having to wield the axe themselves.
Still, I guess there will be plenty of opportunity to remind LoM that he thinks the dishy one is only Dominic Cummings's glove puppet whenever he next extols his virtues!
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Dorcus
Dishi Rishi? Heaven help us!
Greasy Rishi more like. Another multi millionaire and a hedge fund manager. Another man of the people.
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Originally Posted by
Gofer Blue
Having listened to Oliver Dowden on the Sunday Morning programme this morning it seems clear to me the way things are heading. Ms. Gray's inquiry will simply be a factual report. Following this, Boris Johnson will instigate a purge within Downing Street thereby demonstrating strong leadership whilst maintaining that he himself was misinformed and effectively misled into believing that the "gatherings" were business meetings with food/drink rather than parties per se. If the report can show that he was only present at one or two of the "gatherings" out of the 12 or so that we know about at the moment (there may be more of course, yet to be disclosed) then he obviously has to have a defence for those but I think he has the capability of bluffing his way out of that and certainly has the gall to ride it out, unless there is a serious revolt amongst Tory MP's to get the magic number of votes of no confidence.
One thing I’ll remember the Johnson years for is the childish names that are given toGovernment projects or plans, the self preservation exercise you describe is “operation save big dog” apparently :facepalm: (to be fair, this is being denied by No. 10).
https://www.channel4.com/news/operat...-now-for-no-10
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Hang onto to yer coat tails there's a tsunami of announcements on the way which will really feed your hatred .
Big Dog , Red Meat distractions .
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cyril evans awaydays
The coherent thoughts of Chairman LoM on the crisis this creates for the.... um Labour Party!!
14/1/22
Sir Kier better pray Boris stays in power if he wants power
16/1/22
If Sir Keir mans up and calls for a vote of no confidence the game is up for Boris
Straight question then:
Do you think Sir Kier would have a better chance against Boris, or Dishy, to reduce this crazy unhealthy 80 seat majority .
Answer :
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life on mars
Straight question then:
Do you think Sir Kier would have a better chance against Boris, or Dishy, to reduce this crazy unhealthy 80 seat majority .
Answer :
Ooh I like this game though I could do without the cuddly names you seem to give to Conservative politicians.
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The Labour Party's best chance is to present the electorate with a coherent set of policies for the future against a discredited Boris Johnson. The chances of this are miniscule given the depths to which Johnson has dragged his party.
Personally I want to see Johnson gone as quickly as possible because my disgust at his moral bankruptcy and how it has infected our democracy outweighs any electoral considerations.
There is a very good chance that Sunak will not be at the helm. He is certainly no darling of the right of the party with his monumental tax and spend budgets. Even if he gets into the last two then he has to get elected by Conservative Party members who are probably one of the most right wing racist electorates on the planet.
Now your turn for a straight question:
Why in almost every thread factually critical of Conservative Politicians or policies do you avoid or gloss over the substance of the issue raised and instead seek to deflect or project equal or greater sins onto other political parties or former party leaders?
Answer...
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cyril evans awaydays
Quite. Though to be fair there was so much wrong with that post it was difficult to pick a target without writing an essay.
Whether it was the pathetic rationale that you can use a stop watch to determine if someone was attending an illegal party or not, or the risible idea that a Vote of Confidence from Labour would see Tories flocking through their lobby in their droves rather than having to wield the axe themselves.
Still, I guess there will be plenty of opportunity to remind LoM that he thinks the dishy one is only Dominic Cummings's glove puppet whenever he next extols his virtues!
Well I'm happy for LOM that he fancies Rishi so much: he doesn't float my boat.