Gransnet Prime Minister

I think you'll make a very good Speaker Callistemon, although trying to keep order on GN might be more difficult than being PM.

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I might need a megaphone
They're such a noisy lot!!

Yes, I approve, Scottiebear
Please ban the sale of fireworks to the general public!

It's perhaps not a good idea to nominate anyone in case someone else feels left out!

... hmm... some of us (me) would most definitely want to be left out...

Who wants to sit in that largely testosterone -fuelled, stuffy, airless, bear-pit with braying and nodding donkeys muttering and growling "hear" "hear" whilst the PM and Opposition leader jump up and down alternately, delivering riposte after riposte like jack-in-the-boxes, with very pointy fingers?

I'm still nominating MOnica... with her analytical brain, she'd wipe the floor with them probably.

Yes, but Dickens, if Gransnetters took charge then the majority would be women.

Although I'll nominate grumppa for Home Secretary 😀

MOnica gets my vote.

Okay Dickens since you want me to get off the fence, I’ll nominate you. And Callistemon as Speaker, as that’s a job she wants. However, I’m not even nominating myself as a back bencher

Biglouis……she’ll get things done

I would certainly vote for someone like myself from the hard right but personally I have no wish for power or responsibility. Ive done more than my share for the communuity.

Can we have fireworks on other significant occasions like Diwali

Kittylester. Of course. Remiss of me.

I think k having a definite time to finish fireworks is a good idea

Dickens, please.

I’m having a blank, one of those days.!

kittylester

Can we have fireworks on other significant occasions like Diwali

One evening only for Diwali and Bonfire night- ending at midnight. And a total ban on Chinese style fireworks designed to make more noise than 'light'.

Currently, fireworks are totally deregulated, and it goes on for weeks, nah, months! A true misery for those with pets, for wildlife and birds, etc.

WWM2, Maise, Trisher (who I think has left), growstuff.

Doodledog for me. She has a great way with words. 👍

Callistemon21

Yes, but Dickens, if Gransnetters took charge then the majority would be women.

Although I'll nominate grumppa for Home Secretary 😀

... true - we could take over the whole benches - Opposition included.

With the combined knowledge, various skills, wisdom and the 'been-there-done-that' life experiences, GN members might just do a better job for the whole nation.

kittylester

Can we have fireworks on other significant occasions like Diwali

Yes, of course! 🙂

maddyone

Okay Dickens since you want me to get off the fence, I’ll nominate you. And Callistemon as Speaker, as that’s a job she wants. However, I’m not even nominating myself as a back bencher

You might not be so keen - I'd want a coalition government (highly unpopular), and definitely no hard right or left (sorry biglouis).

But, who'd really want the job amid a global recession, the looming threat from Putin, Covid (it's not a thing of the past, yet) and the doldrums of Brexit?

I believe the biggest worry / issue for most now is the economy - on that hangs everything else. But, goodness me, what a job, there is no quick-fix is there? Going back before 2016 and, erm, that vote, we were in an economic pickle... productivity problems, huge reliance on the financial sector, and a shortage / deficiency in training and skills. I don't know how much % GDP we're losing... can't even bring myself to look at Moody’s and S&P's ratings. Yikes!

Thanks for the nomination, I'm taking myself out of the race (I wouldn't have enough backers anyway LOL), I am simply - and this is not a humble-brag - not clever enough for the job. Although I don't think I'd be quite as bad as poor Liz Truss, and I certainly would ban myself from ever using the word "deliver", mostly, because I couldn't deliver anything . I've got lots of idealistic ideas about a fairer society for everyone which look good on paper and are easy to spout, but the reality is a completely different kettle of fish.

You can get back on the fence maddyone, it's probably the best place to be at the moment. I'll join you.

Bluebelle as health secretary
Jane judge Social care
Is Volver allowed in as sec for Science etc (environment ?) I’d love to see her in action at PMQ
Lauranorder Home Secretary
Agree with Dickens and Monica
Maw or joseanne culture sec
I’ve gone blank now……..
Who wants to be Sport ?

Just saw you want a coalition Dickens. You get my vote.

Me

JdotJ

Me

Oh good.
As long as you don't make it compulsory! 🧗‍♂️🏇🏊‍♀️⛹️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🤸‍♀️

My vote is for @Missadventure
Clear thinking, analytical, fair, knows when to take the p.

Coo FleurPepper midnight is a bit late - could we say 9.30?