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Is Liz Truss channelling her inner Margaret Thatcher?

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Kate54 Fri 15-Jul-22 19:55:33

Just watching the first leadership debate on Channel 4 and can’t help cynically wondering if Ms Truss is sporting that huge bow because she wants to be seen as Thatcher-like. Any thoughts? (This is a light-hearted comment so hopefully no one will criticise me for focussing on trivia. I am listening, too, and am pleasantly surprised so far at most of the contributions. But happy to hear comments on other aspects of what I believe are called the ‘optics’.)

Sparklefizz Sun 17-Jul-22 09:48:56

I always think "Who would Putin or China respect?" and it wouldn't be Liz Truss or Penny Mordaunt.

MaizieD Sun 17-Jul-22 09:11:31

Iam64

MaizieD

From what I've read it looks as though Johnson is planning to run the show from the back benches... ?

I’ve just read in the DM on line, that senior tories want Johnson to resign as an MP when he stops being
PM in September.
Living in hope

Rumour mill, then?

He's just trying to keep his name in the public eye..

honeyrose Sun 17-Jul-22 09:09:14

When Tom T thanked the female doctor in the audience for giving him his two children - I had to smile (as did the doctor). It didn’t quite come across as he intended it too. Embarrassing. Back to the matter in hand, I’m not convinced that any of the 5 have what it takes to become PM. We shall see soon enough.

Iam64 Sun 17-Jul-22 08:22:02

MaizieD

From what I've read it looks as though Johnson is planning to run the show from the back benches... ?

I’ve just read in the DM on line, that senior tories want Johnson to resign as an MP when he stops being
PM in September.
Living in hope

MerylStreep Sat 16-Jul-22 22:35:44

Callistemon
Why have I got the dead parrot sketch going through my head.

Callistemon21 Sat 16-Jul-22 22:29:53

MaizieD

From what I've read it looks as though Johnson is planning to run the show from the back benches... ?

Let it go, let it go
Can't hold it back anymore
Let it go, let it go
Turn away and slam the door

(Sorry)

MaizieD Sat 16-Jul-22 22:26:07

From what I've read it looks as though Johnson is planning to run the show from the back benches... ?

Prentice Sat 16-Jul-22 17:29:40

I hope that Liz Truss will not be chosen. Nothing to do with pussy cat bow blouses though, as they are very popular nowadays.
I thought Kemi Badenoke spoke well, also Penny Mordaunt.
I thought Tom T uninspiring and did not like Rishi Sunak at all.
Some candidates are better than others at playing fair with each other.
I do think the new PM should not have been close to Mr Johnson.

mokryna Sat 16-Jul-22 17:16:37

Sorry Sago?

Ailidh Sat 16-Jul-22 16:24:37

Lucca

I thought Sago’ s question was tongue in cheek…

Me too.

I liked what he said on the retreat from Afghanistan but I am unconvinced by what they say he says about policies for the UK.

Callistemon21 Sat 16-Jul-22 15:51:39

Perhaps I should take more notice of them all.
But I can't change anything, not yet, anyway.

Lucca Sat 16-Jul-22 15:50:30

He does mention it quite often…..

Callistemon21 Sat 16-Jul-22 15:12:48

Lucca

I thought Sago’ s question was tongue in cheek…

Oh ?

Lucca Sat 16-Jul-22 15:09:51

I thought Sago’ s question was tongue in cheek…

lemsip Sat 16-Jul-22 15:02:31

liz seems to be unable to look you in the eye so to speak/

Callistemon21 Sat 16-Jul-22 14:48:28

Sago

Is Tom ex army? He kept that quiet.

He was in the Army Reserves but got called up and served in Iraq and Afghanistan I think, Sago
So he's a war veteran.

mokryna Sat 16-Jul-22 14:46:26

With Johnson still in charge, he will do his best to make sure Tom Tug will not be on the shortlist ‘cause he told the truth about lies.

mokryna Sat 16-Jul-22 14:43:05

Sago

Is Tom ex army? He kept that quiet.

Surprised you didn’t know Sago.

Dinahmo Sat 16-Jul-22 14:38:49

Sago

Is Tom ex army? He kept that quiet.

He talked about how his injured army colleagues were cared for by NHS hospitals when back in the UK and thanked the NHS for that. This was just before he mentioned his two children and again thanked the NHS. Finally, he said that his role in the army had meant he was used to organising and leading teams.

Grantanow Sat 16-Jul-22 13:18:04

If she is, she is not very good at it! She was the worst performer on the Channel 4 debate last night by a long chalk. Tom Tug was the best but he has no chance with the Tory MPs.

Athrawes Sat 16-Jul-22 11:07:41

Tom Tugendhat and Kemi Badenoch were my favourites out of a motley bunch - new blood. Rishi Sunak is clever but I don't 100% trust him

Sago Sat 16-Jul-22 11:05:37

Is Tom ex army? He kept that quiet.

Lovetopaint037 Sat 16-Jul-22 11:05:36

Roll on an election.

merlotgran Sat 16-Jul-22 10:50:23

Casdon

It’s like being asked to choose between the members of Westlife when you’re an Oasis fan.

Love this! ??

Joseanne Sat 16-Jul-22 10:32:35

I think you're right about the 80's fashion Dinahmo add wasn't there a bit of the Diana influence there too? I'm thinking of her engagement blouse with a bow.