Grandee or Political Has-Been?

pin-up?

Not really Grandee or Political Has-Been is it? We need a new term for Ed post Labour leader. Any ideas?

Mmmmm

If you haven't seen it
twitter.com/TheLastLeg/status/850460357042855936

So did Ed's fan club watch the Last Leg and see his new bacon sandwich photo?

Iam64 I realised that my hair looked just like Theresa May's so I had it chopped short yesterday
Perhaps I should have left it as it was if you approve
And it has gone very peculiar now, should have left it in the short 'Theresa bob'.

Diane Abbott? You have to have been someone to become a has-been.

I quite liked her and Michael Portillo as a double act on that Andrew Neil programme though!

I like hearing Theresa May, don't agree with her politics but I do find her interesting to listen to and I like her wardrobe , her hair ? Mine is very long because it's so easy to pile up but I admit seeing .mays hair style I am tempted

Oh dear, sorry I'd forgotten this is in Politics. Ah well...

Sod it. it is.
Can it be under NEWS please

Diane Abbot, ex Corbyn bidey in. She loves the sound of her own breathy voice , does nothing for the labour cause.

PS I hope this is not in POLITICS as I want to escape with my integrity intact.

I never really noticed her before she became PM iam, but I think her style is just right. Smart and business-like, and not flashy.

To continue this frivolous theme. Am I alone in enjoying Theresa May's new approach to clothes and hair cuts. I'm not making any comment about her politics by the way, that's a different subject.

Well, Miliband Minor has nicer hair than Miliband Major


Ken and his Hush Puppies

I am very fond of Ken Clarke

I can see the attraction of Miliband Major but will stay with my views on Miliband Minor thanks Jalima.

Michael Howard - stunningly daft I thought, with his "our ships are bigger than your ships" nonsense. He always had something of the night about him and hasn't improved with age. Whereas Ken Clarke, for example - always a joy despite being a Tory. He's intelligent, interesting and probably the best leader the Tories never had.

What about Michael Howard?
Grandee or has been who should shut up Iam64?

Ed? I will take your word for it that he is gorgeous in RL! and a gent
I prefer Miliband Major.

JessM yes, I saw and heard Ed speak. He is very attractive, spoke well and the question and answer session was good. He was challenged by many and responded effectively and with charm. Sadly, none of This translated to tv. I heard a well known journalist expressing disbelief that at last ve events, Ed was charismatic and effective but somehow that didn't come over on television. He's also too young to be a branded and it's too close to the dismal result of the last general election.

Ed who? Can't think of any Ed who's 'gorgeous'...

Took the words out of my finger tips Iam64. Coming up the outside lane, with a valiant effort to reach the line - it's Howard! Gaining ground rapidly! Waving his lance and tilting at Spanish windmills.
I suppose Livingstone would be in the grandee stakes too but he seems unable to meet the (rather low) standard for entries.
Ed is too young, to gorgeous and too much of a gent to even fill in the application form. (Sigh! Have you ever seen him in real life? Very tall).

What about Michal Howard??

How can Ken Clarke be a Grandee when he is still in the Commons? I have a lot of time for him even if he is a Tory - a brave man who can defy the Whip.

Joannewton, surely you don't expect anyone who left politics not to earn money, I object to those who have one or more jobs whilst still an MP

I mean Baroness Trumpington for a Grandee - her rude gesture to a patronising Lord was priceless

I think Grandees (or Big Beasts) are still worth listening to - even if you disagree with their opinions - they are more open, honest & thoughtful because they are no longer in the Commons & therefore not subject to the same degree of party discipline as MPs. So I consider Norman Tebbit & David Blunkett to be Grandees.
Has-Beens act as if they are important and their opinions are valid and we are desperately waiting to hear them - but in reality they add nothing to a debate - so I add Ken Livingston & Michael Howard to my Has-Been nominations.
Grandees & Big Beasts also have a sense of humour - I like the Baroness Trumpington nomination