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General Election to be called today?

(360 Posts)
Jaxjacky Wed 22-May-24 15:31:22

The news feeds are buzzing, July 4th mentioned - ironic.

RosiesMaw Wed 22-May-24 17:45:31

MaizieD

Primrose53

The D:Ream music being played so loudly was disgraceful and extremely juvenile. Not surprised really as this is the only way Labour behaves.

RS was absolutely drenched and then that awful music trying to drown him out but fortunately he just carried on. Had it been me I would have insisted I was not carrying on until the Police had stopped the music.

The music was nothing to do with Labour. Are you setting off the tory lie machine already?

I

Oh come off it.
Do you really think the playing of New Labours theme song wasn’t politically motivated?
Presumably you also believe in the tooth fairy, Santa Claus and Fairy Godmothers

Oreo Wed 22-May-24 17:44:39

Urmstongran

The loud music was juvenile and disrespectful.

I wouldn’t want that for any PM trying to give a public speech in Downing St.
Why didn’t aides have a word with police and security? It’s a public nuisance surely?

Calendargirl Wed 22-May-24 17:43:02

I would have worn a raincoat.

MaizieD Wed 22-May-24 17:42:20

Primrose53

The D:Ream music being played so loudly was disgraceful and extremely juvenile. Not surprised really as this is the only way Labour behaves.

RS was absolutely drenched and then that awful music trying to drown him out but fortunately he just carried on. Had it been me I would have insisted I was not carrying on until the Police had stopped the music.

The music was nothing to do with Labour. Are you setting off the tory lie machine already?

I

Kim19 Wed 22-May-24 17:40:19

I would have requested someone held a brolly over me. What an idiot.

Wyllow3 Wed 22-May-24 17:39:48

Wheniwasyourage

Scottish school holidays will be on then, but stuff the Scots, eh?

Noticed that, can you imagine uproar had he arranged it during English/Welsh school holidays?

MayBee70 Wed 22-May-24 17:39:28

And most of his speech involved slagging off the opposition. That isn’t a good look either imo.

mae13 Wed 22-May-24 17:39:05

I bet Rishi has already put out some feelers as regards a cushy senior exec job over in Silicon Valley. Isn't that where Nick Clegg went?

Primrose53 Wed 22-May-24 17:37:20

The D:Ream music being played so loudly was disgraceful and extremely juvenile. Not surprised really as this is the only way Labour behaves.

RS was absolutely drenched and then that awful music trying to drown him out but fortunately he just carried on. Had it been me I would have insisted I was not carrying on until the Police had stopped the music.

MaizieD Wed 22-May-24 17:36:48

Wasn't the media waste of money room dismantled once Johnson went?

Anyway, I'm quite excited now, it's been a long and weary wait.

OldFrill Wed 22-May-24 17:34:06

Paula Vennells will be so pleased she's dropped down the headlines.

Grannynannywanny Wed 22-May-24 17:32:16

During Boris Johnson’s time £2.6 million was spent on a super duper media room in Downing St. I wonder why Sunak didn’t use it instead of standing outside in heavy rain being drowned out by “Things Can Only Get Better” played at full volume to disrupt his speech.

Urmstongran Wed 22-May-24 17:32:06

The loud music was juvenile and disrespectful.

Oreo Wed 22-May-24 17:31:51

Only just found out about the GE being in July, wowee!

Whitewavemark2 Wed 22-May-24 17:31:40

Sky reporting which rings with an element of truth, that the confidence votes were going to get to the magic number probably within the next few days, and Sunak was rushed into the election.

One does wonder over the grim optics that if the Tory MPs are not confident in their leader, why on earth should the country be?

Oreo Wed 22-May-24 17:31:09

nanaK54

vegansrock

Who is playing the loud music over Sunak?

It's Steve Bray

The guy who yells outside Westminster? He’s a pain in the butt.

Joseann Wed 22-May-24 17:26:25

Cossy

As I said on t’other thread, good speech from Sunak UNTIL he starting skating Starmer! How I hate these types of politics.

I disagree. He was off from the start, telling us what he decided for the country in the pandemic. He wasn't actually Prime Minister then, unless he has forgotten?

Casdon Wed 22-May-24 17:25:09

I didn’t like the music being played over him speaking. Let the man have his moment, it’s important for all of us.

vegansrock Wed 22-May-24 17:24:50

Usual drivel and we’ve got weeks of this…..

Cossy Wed 22-May-24 17:24:18

Or even slating!

Cossy Wed 22-May-24 17:23:55

As I said on t’other thread, good speech from Sunak UNTIL he starting skating Starmer! How I hate these types of politics.

mae13 Wed 22-May-24 17:23:08

Rishi came across as incredibly arch and peevish about Sir Keir. Fairly immature for a PM.

Wel, off we go........

Grannybags Wed 22-May-24 17:22:22

MaizieD

4th July.

Independence Day.

How apt...

My birthday too! Great present 😁

TerriBull Wed 22-May-24 17:21:34

He looks soaking wet!

vegansrock Wed 22-May-24 17:20:33

Sunak is drivelling get on with it man!