Looks like Harper has fired the stating Harpoon in the next push to remove Boris.
The Tory back benches are not lacking a spine if they prefer Boris to lead them into next election rather than Truss though are they. The most successful Tory in elections ever could wave his magic wand again?
To précis Johnson's apologia ... "It didn't occur to me that my own rules applied to me - and therefore I am even more determined to cling on to office."
To précis Johnson's apologia ... "It didn't occur to me that my own rules applied to me - and therefore I am even more determined to cling on to office."
Sorry you're sick with the crud, OGH. Get well soonest.
BTW, if you care to share (and you may well not) any idea how you got it? Am personally very thankful I was able to get my 2nd booster (Pf) couple weeks ago.
Not quite the canal view I hoped for, but I can’t really complain for €40 a night! Really nice little apartment though, and only about 200 yards from the beach
Not quite the canal view I hoped for, but I can’t really complain for €40 a night! Really nice little apartment though, and only about 200 yards from the beach
Given the bar was set quite low for the first notice it would be extraordinary if he didn’t receive at least one more for what seem on the face of it more obvious breaches.
Strong performances from left wing Labour MPs such as Burgon in the chamber. I don't understand all this faux outrage about Johnson, everybody on here who voted for the Tories in 2019 should be deeply shamed of themselves when Corbyn was the better option.
No, Corbyn and Johnson were just as bad as each other.
Given the bar was set quite low for the first notice it would be extraordinary if he didn’t receive at least one more for what seem on the face of it more obvious breaches.
Nah, he's going nowhere.
No way the PCP can muster up the courage to vonc him.
Strong performances from left wing Labour MPs such as Burgon in the chamber. I don't understand all this faux outrage about Johnson, everybody on here who voted for the Tories in 2019 should be deeply shamed of themselves when Corbyn was the better option.
No, Corbyn and Johnson were just as bad as each other.
We should all be ashamed for voting for either.
I’m not ashamed. Having voted remain I was horrified by the behaviour of the 2017-2019 parliament. I wanted the vote respected and Brexit delivered. Only a vote for Johnson gave that. He’s done, and needs to go ASAP, but I’m not ashamed of how I voted.
Strong performances from left wing Labour MPs such as Burgon in the chamber. I don't understand all this faux outrage about Johnson, everybody on here who voted for the Tories in 2019 should be deeply shamed of themselves when Corbyn was the better option.
Not quite the canal view I hoped for, but I can’t really complain for €40 a night! Really nice little apartment though, and only about 200 yards from the beach
Strong performances from left wing Labour MPs such as Burgon in the chamber. I don't understand all this faux outrage about Johnson, everybody on here who voted for the Tories in 2019 should be deeply shamed of themselves when Corbyn was the better option.
Welcome!
However, bringing up the Toxic Yard Gnome at this juncture, is just a fancy way of throwing BoJo a lifeline.
Granted, a frayed, decayed, rotten lifeline. Still, best to let him flounder & drown on his own sea of lies.
Strong performances from left wing Labour MPs such as Burgon in the chamber. I don't understand all this faux outrage about Johnson, everybody on here who voted for the Tories in 2019 should be deeply shamed of themselves when Corbyn was the better option.
No, Corbyn and Johnson were just as bad as each other.
All this apologetic rubbish looks shallow from Tory MPs
Well quite. And he hasn't tried to play a "other offences to be taken into consideration" spin on the apology, so he's gonna have to do it all over again and again and again
The first even faintly spring like day in Tallinn this year. In Kyiv it is wet and cold. Eastern Ukraine, somewhat similar, so less than ideal conditions for Russian heavy armour, but in fact there is growing concern here in the Baltic. Although Estonia is donating weapons and equipment on an extraordinary scale, helping tens of thousands of refugees, and leading in any way possible the aid to the beleagured Ukrainians, the situation is approaching critical.
The likely fall of Mariupol will release several Russian batallions for the assault and the Ukrainian forces are fully stretched already. The fact is that simply not enough NATO kit has come to off-set the force of numbers that the Putinists are able to bring to bear on the Eastern front. If that front crumbles, then the forces withdrawn to Belarus would likely have another attempt to take Kyiv. Putin has not given up on any of his strategic goals.
Boris may be hiding behind "There is a war on", but the truth is that the UK is ninth in level of support for Ukraine in proportion to GDP, it is not the level that they pretend.
I need hardly say that Estonia is way ahead, but then the sense of urgency is growing ever stronger here.
You may have noticed that the works of George Orwell have essentially been banned in Russia, which, I think gives you a very clear sense of the nature of the crackdown going on there. If Putin is not comprehensively defeated now, then the outlook for the world is very bleak indeed. Sooner or later nukes will come into the equation and the only way to stop that is to be extremely firm in our dealings with the despicable regime in the Kremlin.
A critical moment is coming and the gap between success and disaster is very slim indeed. Ukraine needs massive aid right now and Johnson is not stepping up to the plate to provide it. So less of the Daily Mail rubbish and more emergency assistance is needed immediately, or we will rue the consequences for years to come.
Meanwhile best wishes to Mike and hope that he recovers a lot more quickly than I am.
We often demand apologies, but are overquick to dismiss them when we get them, which it may be argued encourages people to just never give one.
However, the nature of and context of an apology is pretty critical in whether it should be accepted - when it has to be extracted unwillingly, and is not accompanied with any acceptance of responsibility for one's actions (even if the words say otherwise), then that is a pretty significant indicator of whether to accept.
Boris may be hiding behind "There is a war on", but the truth is that the UK is ninth in level of support for Ukraine in proportion to GDP, it is not the level that they pretend.
I need hardly say that Estonia is way ahead, but then the sense of urgency is growing ever stronger here.
I don't think that graph is very reliable. For one thing "new commitments since February 24th" cuts out weapons from the UK that were not only committed but delivered before then. In addition, according to Zelensky's office, the UK is responsible for 47% of all charitable aid to Ukraine since the war started.
Apparently "tax-dodging" is parliamentary language when referring to the entire cabinet but would be unacceptable if used in reference to the Chancellor.
Strong performances from left wing Labour MPs such as Burgon in the chamber. I don't understand all this faux outrage about Johnson, everybody on here who voted for the Tories in 2019 should be deeply shamed of themselves when Corbyn was the better option.
No, Corbyn and Johnson were just as bad as each other.
We should all be ashamed for voting for either.
I’m not ashamed. Having voted remain I was horrified by the behaviour of the 2017-2019 parliament. I wanted the vote respected and Brexit delivered. Only a vote for Johnson gave that. He’s done, and needs to go ASAP, but I’m not ashamed of how I voted.
Is there anything more pathetic than listenting to a Tory backbencher defend the Prime Minsiter? Absolutely spineless to a man.
Check out Hansard re: the Norway Debate, May 1940.
Plenty of brown-nosery back then too. But also fact that (with exception of Lloyd George) all the most effective speeches & interventions AGAINST Neville Chamberlain, were from HIS honourable friends, that is fellow Tories and other National Goverment MPs.
Boris may be hiding behind "There is a war on", but the truth is that the UK is ninth in level of support for Ukraine in proportion to GDP, it is not the level that they pretend.
I need hardly say that Estonia is way ahead, but then the sense of urgency is growing ever stronger here.
I don't think that graph is very reliable. For one thing "new commitments since February 24th" cuts out weapons from the UK that were not only committed but delivered before then. In addition, according to Zelensky's office, the UK is responsible for 47% of all charitable aid to Ukraine since the war started.
Not wanting to get into some sort of debate about who has done enough, but I will say this we shouldn't assume that every assistance given to Ukraine is public. There is almost certainly a lot more going on on the quiet. The US in particular is giving a huge amount of intelligence assistance, and possibly even active intelligence and electronic warfare operations to help Ukraine.
The first even faintly spring like day in Tallinn this year. In Kyiv it is wet and cold. Eastern Ukraine, somewhat similar, so less than ideal conditions for Russian heavy armour, but in fact there is growing concern here in the Baltic. Although Estonia is donating weapons and equipment on an extraordinary scale, helping tens of thousands of refugees, and leading in any way possible the aid to the beleagured Ukrainians, the situation is approaching critical.
The likely fall of Mariupol will release several Russian batallions for the assault and the Ukrainian forces are fully stretched already. The fact is that simply not enough NATO kit has come to off-set the force of numbers that the Putinists are able to bring to bear on the Eastern front. If that front crumbles, then the forces withdrawn to Belarus would likely have another attempt to take Kyiv. Putin has not given up on any of his strategic goals.
Boris may be hiding behind "There is a war on", but the truth is that the UK is ninth in level of support for Ukraine in proportion to GDP, it is not the level that they pretend.
I need hardly say that Estonia is way ahead, but then the sense of urgency is growing ever stronger here.
You may have noticed that the works of George Orwell have essentially been banned in Russia, which, I think gives you a very clear sense of the nature of the crackdown going on there. If Putin is not comprehensively defeated now, then the outlook for the world is very bleak indeed. Sooner or later nukes will come into the equation and the only way to stop that is to be extremely firm in our dealings with the despicable regime in the Kremlin.
A critical moment is coming and the gap between success and disaster is very slim indeed. Ukraine needs massive aid right now and Johnson is not stepping up to the plate to provide it. So less of the Daily Mail rubbish and more emergency assistance is needed immediately, or we will rue the consequences for years to come.
The greatest danger is that people conclude that Russia has had its ass kicked. They could potentially turn things around by way of brutality and sheer force of numbers. There is a dangerous sense of a false victory.
The first even faintly spring like day in Tallinn this year. In Kyiv it is wet and cold. Eastern Ukraine, somewhat similar, so less than ideal conditions for Russian heavy armour, but in fact there is growing concern here in the Baltic. Although Estonia is donating weapons and equipment on an extraordinary scale, helping tens of thousands of refugees, and leading in any way possible the aid to the beleagured Ukrainians, the situation is approaching critical.
The likely fall of Mariupol will release several Russian batallions for the assault and the Ukrainian forces are fully stretched already. The fact is that simply not enough NATO kit has come to off-set the force of numbers that the Putinists are able to bring to bear on the Eastern front. If that front crumbles, then the forces withdrawn to Belarus would likely have another attempt to take Kyiv. Putin has not given up on any of his strategic goals.
Boris may be hiding behind "There is a war on", but the truth is that the UK is ninth in level of support for Ukraine in proportion to GDP, it is not the level that they pretend.
I need hardly say that Estonia is way ahead, but then the sense of urgency is growing ever stronger here.
You may have noticed that the works of George Orwell have essentially been banned in Russia, which, I think gives you a very clear sense of the nature of the crackdown going on there. If Putin is not comprehensively defeated now, then the outlook for the world is very bleak indeed. Sooner or later nukes will come into the equation and the only way to stop that is to be extremely firm in our dealings with the despicable regime in the Kremlin.
A critical moment is coming and the gap between success and disaster is very slim indeed. Ukraine needs massive aid right now and Johnson is not stepping up to the plate to provide it. So less of the Daily Mail rubbish and more emergency assistance is needed immediately, or we will rue the consequences for years to come.
The greatest danger is that people conclude that Russia has had its ass kicked. They could potentially turn things around by way of brutality and sheer force of numbers. There is a dangerous sense of a false victory.
I agree, we must keep pressure on western governments to get the weapons into Ukraine rapidly.
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Future PM.
The Tory back benches are not lacking a spine if they prefer Boris to lead them into next election rather than Truss though are they. The most successful Tory in elections ever could wave his magic wand again?
BTW, is Right Hon. Nadine Dorries doing her daily wordle via her cellphone?
"It didn't occur to me that my own rules applied to me - and therefore I am even more determined to cling on to office."
Priti Patel couldn't argue her way out of a plastic bag
https://twitter.com/KirstyStricklan/status/1516448667653361675
BTW, if you care to share (and you may well not) any idea how you got it? Am personally very thankful I was able to get my 2nd booster (Pf) couple weeks ago.
I'm assuming you already have a PulseOx device , but if not, please get one ASAP.
So I'm watching it on Sky News on YouTube.
Hmmn.
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Given the bar was set quite low for the first notice it would be extraordinary if he didn’t receive at least one more for what seem on the face of it more obvious breaches.
We should all be ashamed for voting for either.
Fucking hell
No way the PCP can muster up the courage to vonc him.
He’s done, and needs to go ASAP, but I’m not ashamed of how I voted.
I hope you are right as my money is on SKS as next PM
@michaelh992
The Ukrainian military claims to have reasserted full control over Marinka after it carried out a counter-attack.
https://twitter.com/michaelh992/status/1516445503071924228
All this apologetic rubbish looks shallow from Tory MPs
However, bringing up the Toxic Yard Gnome at this juncture, is just a fancy way of throwing BoJo a lifeline.
Granted, a frayed, decayed, rotten lifeline. Still, best to let him flounder & drown on his own sea of lies.
The likely fall of Mariupol will release several Russian batallions for the assault and the Ukrainian forces are fully stretched already. The fact is that simply not enough NATO kit has come to off-set the force of numbers that the Putinists are able to bring to bear on the Eastern front. If that front crumbles, then the forces withdrawn to Belarus would likely have another attempt to take Kyiv. Putin has not given up on any of his strategic goals.
Boris may be hiding behind "There is a war on", but the truth is that the UK is ninth in level of support for Ukraine in proportion to GDP, it is not the level that they pretend.
https://www.ifw-kiel.de/fileadmin/_processed_/3/0/csm_UST_Grafik2_Bilaterale-Hilfen_EN_6957ab61ce.png
I need hardly say that Estonia is way ahead, but then the sense of urgency is growing ever stronger here.
You may have noticed that the works of George Orwell have essentially been banned in Russia, which, I think gives you a very clear sense of the nature of the crackdown going on there. If Putin is not comprehensively defeated now, then the outlook for the world is very bleak indeed. Sooner or later nukes will come into the equation and the only way to stop that is to be extremely firm in our dealings with the despicable regime in the Kremlin.
A critical moment is coming and the gap between success and disaster is very slim indeed. Ukraine needs massive aid right now and Johnson is not stepping up to the plate to provide it. So less of the Daily Mail rubbish and more emergency assistance is needed immediately, or we will rue the consequences for years to come.
Meanwhile best wishes to Mike and hope that he recovers a lot more quickly than I am.
Not clear where they've landed - conversations said to be ongoing - but there are concerns the vote will completely overshadow trip
https://twitter.com/Steven_Swinford/status/1516460794942214144
However, the nature of and context of an apology is pretty critical in whether it should be accepted - when it has to be extracted unwillingly, and is not accompanied with any acceptance of responsibility for one's actions (even if the words say otherwise), then that is a pretty significant indicator of whether to accept.
My money too!!!
Am shocked AND appalled by PM's flag pin that desecrates the flags of two great nations!!
By cutting each in half before pairing them!!!
Mr. Johnson, have you truly no shame? Like with Partygate?
Plenty of brown-nosery back then too. But also fact that (with exception of Lloyd George) all the most effective speeches & interventions AGAINST Neville Chamberlain, were from HIS honourable friends, that is fellow Tories and other National Goverment MPs.
More of that kind of thing during the GE campaign and he might even become Prime Minister.
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