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Who will come crawling out of the woodwork?

(194 Posts)
Lily65 Tue 15-Jan-19 20:05:42

It strikes me the present disarray is an ideal opportunity for a person or persons to make a move and further their political ambitions.

I wonder who?

karinu Thu 17-Jan-19 11:23:30

Brilliant , varian ! I’d love that but sadly, like so many great options, it will remain a dream ☁️☁️

Margs Thu 17-Jan-19 11:14:04

They don't half take the mickey out of Mister Speaker Bercow on R4 "DeadRingers".......he deserves it!

ReadyMeals Thu 17-Jan-19 11:11:45

Talking of Bercow just why must he keep hamming it up so much? That silly growly roar he uses just to say their names when it's their turn. He should go on the stage when he finally leaves.

Jaycee5 Thu 17-Jan-19 11:11:30

123coco I don't think David Milliband has a chance. He has removed entry level jobs at the charity he works for and replaced them with unpaid internships, while earning £450,000 himself.
He walked out on his constituents once. Why would he be trusted not to do it himself?
He is not a particularly impressive speaker so I am not sure what people are seeing in him. I think he is an empty vessel with an attractive shell.

Margs Thu 17-Jan-19 11:08:40

Anne Widdecombe to make a comeback AND challenge Theresa May for the leadership? She wouldn't mince her words, wouldn't kow-tow to Juncker and co., wouldn't put up with the pantomime antics of Boris, Jacob R.M. and wouldn't take any high-handed sh*t from Bercow either.

Bring her on!

123coco Thu 17-Jan-19 11:03:41

David Milliband is better than anyone in the H of C at moment. He’s known around the world because of his work as foreign secretary and he is very highly thought of in his capacity in his job in New York. He has to have a seat of course. But hopefully soon

123coco Thu 17-Jan-19 11:00:40

Boris is slimmer and tidier because of his 30 yr old lover ! I hope his wife takes him to the cleaners

Grampie Thu 17-Jan-19 10:56:21

David Miliband is waiting to be invited.

But Momentum will not invite him to lead our socialist revolution that may come out of our Brexit chaos.

Jezzer is already in their hands.

ReadyMeals Thu 17-Jan-19 10:46:58

Michael Gove please. He has been my personal hero ever since he scuppered Johnson last time

4allweknow Thu 17-Jan-19 10:43:53

All the hype from Nicola Sturgeon is so repetitive it is now boring. Scotland seems to totally miss that the country is in the UK and the Brexit referendum applied to all. Mr Salmond in his role as an M.P ( think of all the parliamentary pensions he will have) has too great an influence on the 1st Minister who is basically just carrying out his policies. Of course Mr Salmond has a huge amount of influence on the SNP MPs who will vote against anything that doesn't benefit Scotland and Scotland alone. The people saw sense last Indy Ref, knowing that oil is not the saviour (as has been shown) it was played up to be then, the economy is not strong enough to support the nation and growth. Brexit No Deal would be a good start to testing Scotland on going Independent - no support from EU, then no support from Westminster, why are they worried?

Charly Thu 17-Jan-19 10:43:00

Brexit annoys me on an almost daily basis, mainly due to entrenched stupidity I hear on MSM.

But if decent compromise can be reached in p'ment, and how refreshing to the occasional proper grown-up!, then I'd calm down and get on with the rest of my life.

SunnySusie Thu 17-Jan-19 10:42:40

luluagust! grin

starbox Thu 17-Jan-19 10:40:40

Absolutely, JenniferEccles- Nigel Farage is what's wanted! But as that can't happen, will have to be Boris with Rees-mogg as deputy. And a No-Deal Brexit (here's hoping!)

luluaugust Thu 17-Jan-19 10:37:11

The trouble is the 'system' can't be changed in time to deal with the present problem so little time left to 29th March. Bemused by the rather malevolent look JC gave TM after the vote yesterday and her 'put that in your pipe' look she gave in return. If Boris loses another couple of stone I reckon he'll be in.

Kim19 Thu 17-Jan-19 10:31:23

Acknowledged pa but isn't it the system that has to be changed first?

paddyann Thu 17-Jan-19 10:27:54

kim for the MOMENT Scotland is the second largest nation in the UK ...we should have been involved in these discussions from the start.Apart from anything else who do you think is paying the bills in England ...since Thatchers days Scottish oil...and it IS Scottish ( CHECK OUT THE MAPS OF COASTAL WATERS) has been propping up the UK economy .Can I just put this here .Scotland didn't vote for the tory government ...but we got one

we didn't vote for tory governments since 1955

Scotland said NO to the #Tories in:

1959
1964
1966
1970
1974 (twice)
1979
1983
1987
1992
1997
2001
2005
2010
2015
2017

That is a very flawed sort of democracy in anyones books .

Momof3 Thu 17-Jan-19 10:23:05

Scotland overwhelmingly voted to remain and indeed I know people who last time voted NO to Scottish independence and because of the Brexit vote would this time vote YES.

Lollypolly Thu 17-Jan-19 10:21:50

Granny23 agree completely. It's disappointing but the only way forward for Scotland.
Scotland has been completely ignored by Westminster for far too long now and I truly hope that we achieve an independent Scotland in Europe very soon. I lived in England for 10 years and still have many good friends there a lot of who support independence. Perhaps we could work better together as two separate nations, England and Scotland both controlling their own borders, own laws etc etc.

Momof3 Thu 17-Jan-19 10:19:51

I certainly don’t want the kind of Brexit negotiated by Farage and you do realise his children are going to carry on receiving all the benefits that being in the EU can offer. It also wouldn’t surprise me if he has German citizenship too.

He also has earned an ongoing wage from the EU and will receive a pension.

He is only interested in publicity and nothing else.

Deed5y Thu 17-Jan-19 10:15:09

I think Emily Thornberry speaks a lot of sense. I agree with varian above. Much the best solution.

Pippa22 Thu 17-Jan-19 10:13:30

I have no idea where this will all lead but because it is not a party political situation why was this not approached as a cross party issue ?
Perhaps TM was too bullish and would not have been prepared to share the role. She has worked incredibly hard and I admire her determination but only now at the very last minute is she even considering all parties. But will she listen ?

Anniebach Thu 17-Jan-19 10:08:17

Yesterday a SNP politician spoke of ‘Scotland and the UK’, !

patpat1 Thu 17-Jan-19 10:07:44

Personally I would like to see Boris have a go. He is highly intelligent and his written articles shove a l it of common sense. It’s a shame he is sometimes prone to come over as a buffoon!

Gizzy48 Thu 17-Jan-19 10:06:26

Scotland, Northern Ireland and Gibraltar have been totally sold down the river.

gillyjp Thu 17-Jan-19 10:06:00

In answer to the original post I'd say Boris. I know he's not some people's idea of a PM but at least when he went into battle er negotiations, for a deal with the EU he'd be a bit of a warrior. I think Theresa May is not taken seriously by those mysoginists that head up the EU, however much it pains and disgusts me to say that.

On another track I'd have loved to have been PA to Boris (too old now sadly) bet it would be hard work (keeping a track on him) but great fun too!