A record of wanderings
Johnson became PM today. More of that in another post.
A John Crace special on hand over day as May has her last PMQs. Great quote:
Earlier in the day May had taken her last prime minister’s questions. Almost a greatest hits show. Yes, it really was that unmemorable other than for Tory MPs, led by Jacob Rees-Mogg, who had spent much of the last year trying to get rid of her, praising her sense of public service. The insincerity was shameless. On days like this, Westminster can resemble a sewer.
The procession continues for BJ.
He is incompetent and continues to lie and say all things to all people. Anything for a vote.
His victory is expected. Hunt has tried to emulate him by appearing more right wing, and intolerant but just looks like he is just bending in the wind.
To quote Fraser in Dad’s Army-We’re all doomed!
Clearly who reports it is the most important thing and their political leanings, and certainly, the political leanings of the media outlet.
Theresa May resigned as leader of he party a few weeks ago. So the contest has already started to replace her. She remains PM until the next leader is decided.
Today was round 2 with one of the Brexit- ultras being eliminated- Dominic Raab. He is the one who suggested who would prorogue parliament in order to ensure a ‘no deal’ Brexit. Democracy eh?
Johnson remains in the lead and is the hot favourite to win though his quietness and absence from the ‘hustings’ has been notable. Accusations of avoidance have been multiple. He has been given an easy ride by the right wing fanboy press.
And now as I write there is a tv ‘debate’ on. Stewart is the outsider but has some traction as he is the only one who is not spouting Brexit dreams and unicorns. It says much that Jeremy Hunt is regarded as the sensible middle ground. God protect us!
I am using my living hours instead to watch Brazil v Italy in the Women’s World Cup. Much better value.
We did our little bit to support the march. We arrived on time and stood for two hours before finding a point to join the route. Amazingly met Nige and Trish at Hyde Park Corner. It was good to put in the effort and show your position. Others came from much further afield and so very much engaged in the protest.
Will it all make a differnce?
The politics currently is so chaotic and nasty- who knows. Maybe just helps to show that there is a large committed number who do not accept the path proposed by TM and the rest and so the the outcome should be moderated. Cannot have no- deal exit.
Theresa May slags off everyone and blames all but herself for the chaos. Populist and snide. Not acknowledgement of her role and juvenile in in its simplification of the whole situation, again presenting everything as so binary and simple. No leadership and no credibility.
History will not treat her well. She has been a poor planner, negotiator and leader throughout. This is a new low- but can she go lower?