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Who to replace Cameron?

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Anniebach Fri 24-Jun-16 08:27:57

Only a few months and there will be a new PM, who?

Jalima Tue 05-Jul-16 20:08:09

Hush Puppies American? I didn't realise.

daphnedill Tue 05-Jul-16 20:08:13

@suzied

Heck! I don't know either. Do you think countries knew about Gary Glitter when they allowed him in?

Jalima Tue 05-Jul-16 20:09:39

I meant to say: Or don't leave!

rosesarered Tue 05-Jul-16 20:10:25

Tegan that made me laugh grin 'the first time I have come across someone who doesn't respect Ken Clarke' is this something you ask of all and sundry?

durhamjen Tue 05-Jul-16 20:11:03

Jalima, how do you know petra's definition of undesirable?

rosesarered Tue 05-Jul-16 20:14:27

Djen in answer to your question, there are some politicians who seem genuine, and who want to do their best, but an awful lot of career politicians as well, and without a lot of personal knowledge of them, it's fairly hard to 'like' many.

Jalima Tue 05-Jul-16 20:16:58

Jalima, how do you know petra's definition of undesirable?

I don't really, however:

Someone you would not want your DD to marry perhaps? DD brought home one or two of those. But they were British so I couldn't try to deport them.

Or a criminal with a criminal record that has escaped the authorities? That's more likely

Although I am not telepathic (a bit psychic maybe) so can't read petra's mind hmm

rosesarered Tue 05-Jul-16 20:17:59

I should think that Jalima, Petra and most people have the same definition of undesirable, ( although right now, both Boris and Corbyn seem undesirable,so who knows?)

Jalima Tue 05-Jul-16 20:24:45

Apparently:
anyone suspected of being a "threat to public safety".
and foreign nationals who commit serious crimes.

durhamjen Tue 05-Jul-16 20:25:19

I think petra has a very different definition of undesirable to me.

i0.wp.com/voxpoliticalonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/160702-Theresa-May-immigration.jpg

Her comment was only about immigrants. She doesn't think Theresa May has been strict enough. This article suggests she has been/ is being too strict. Obviously I agree with the article.

Jalima Tue 05-Jul-16 20:25:46

rosesarered perhaps they could deport one to the States, but what about the other?

suzied Tue 05-Jul-16 20:26:12

So, there are plenty of undesirables in the country , many home grown, some may be EU nationals, some may be from non-EU countries, but we don't know who or how many or what they are accused of,( I'm not sure how much this is adding to the debate). I guess when we are in Michael Gove 's/ Theresa May's / Boris Johnson's or whoever's promised land we will be free of all of them.

rosesarered Tue 05-Jul-16 20:27:34

grin Jalima .... Needs a bit of thinking about.

whitewave Tue 05-Jul-16 20:27:55

Ah! the sunny uplands so beloved of Brexit

rosesarered Tue 05-Jul-16 20:30:40

I prefer the old expression of 'ne'er do well' to the modern 'undesirable' perhaps whoever becomes PM could change this.

durhamjen Tue 05-Jul-16 20:31:19

The point of mentioning the article, sizied, was to show that Theresa May is not at all what she seems to be in the replacement stakes. Although she may be more acceptable to those who voted to keep out foreigners than any of the other candidates.

Jalima Tue 05-Jul-16 20:31:35

I am sure we can find a link if anyone is unsure.

rosesarered Tue 05-Jul-16 20:33:50

Or we can just make our own minds up?

suzied Tue 05-Jul-16 20:38:17

Theresa May , Michael Gove or Andrea whatsit - come back Boris! ( No I don't really mean that, but talk about Hobson's choice!)

daphnedill Tue 05-Jul-16 20:45:06

No no no! Boris would have been a disaster.

varian Tue 05-Jul-16 20:57:51

Just when I thought our prospects couldn't get any worse this ghastly Leadsom becomes a serious contender for PM.

I never thought I'd say this but bring back David Cameron or even Gordon Brown

daphnedill Tue 05-Jul-16 21:12:34

That was always what I thought when people complained about Cameron/Osborne. Think about the alternative...always.

daphnedill Tue 05-Jul-16 21:30:43

If you think May is bad, read this...

inews.co.uk/essentials/news/politics/andrea-leadsom-wanted-every-website-internet-go-censor/

durhamjen Tue 05-Jul-16 22:40:33

“Andrea Leadsom has that rare combination of deep compassion for those less fortunate than herself coupled with real world experience which has given her enormous ability to make clear and informed decisions when needed.”

Guess who said that about her?
Someone who wouldn't know deep compassion if it lay down at his feet.

durhamjen Tue 05-Jul-16 22:41:45

Daphne, I wonder which internet companies Leadsom's family have shares in.