"Rishi Sunak botched Covid response when chancellor, says health expert Devi Sridhar
A leading public health expert has accused the multimillionaire Rishi Sunak of being out of touch with the challenges of daily life and plotting to “let Covid rip” during the pandemic. Devi Sridhar, professor of global public health at Edinburgh University, said the incoming prime minister “handled Covid badly” from a public health perspective when he was chancellor. The academic, a member of Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid-19 advisory group, said Sunak lives “in a bubble of extreme wealth” making it “hard to relate the challenges of daily life including access to healthcare”." (£)
That is true -- did not Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford get things wrong about COVID too ?
But, at least the Tories and the SNP are allowing a public inquiry into their actions.
There is one country that is not getting a public inquiry into its Government's actions .... shamefully Llafur.
Agreed both Scotland & Wales got things wrong. I cut them more slack in general, perhaps partially because I am biased, but also because I think they have less power vs. politicians in Westminster. Wales holding their own inquiry makes sense to me and I personally think less of Drakeford for saying "the world has moved on".
It is hard to keep track of them all, especially since I find them both poisonous and boring. My Twitter account got used for about a day. These days I just stick to email or, occasionally FB if I can be bothered logging in to it.
"Rishi Sunak botched Covid response when chancellor, says health expert Devi Sridhar
A leading public health expert has accused the multimillionaire Rishi Sunak of being out of touch with the challenges of daily life and plotting to “let Covid rip” during the pandemic. Devi Sridhar, professor of global public health at Edinburgh University, said the incoming prime minister “handled Covid badly” from a public health perspective when he was chancellor. The academic, a member of Nicola Sturgeon’s Covid-19 advisory group, said Sunak lives “in a bubble of extreme wealth” making it “hard to relate the challenges of daily life including access to healthcare”." (£)
That is true -- did not Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford get things wrong about COVID too ?
But, at least the Tories and the SNP are allowing a public inquiry into their actions.
There is one country that is not getting a public inquiry into its Government's actions .... shamefully Llafur.
Agreed both Scotland & Wales got things wrong. I cut them more slack in general, perhaps partially because I am biased, but also because I think they have less power vs. politicians in Westminster. Wales holding their own inquiry makes sense to me and I personally think less of Drakeford for saying "the world has moved on".
I largely agree ...
The Drake is losing his touch.
He has just got into a pointless public argument with a staunchly Labour-supporting Valleys family about ambulance waiting times.
In 500 years time there will be a curious custom during a change in the British monarch whereby a “Lord High Truss” is appointed to oversee the funeral and accession, who then leaves office seven weeks later. No-one is certain of the origins of this peculiar tradition, it having been lost to time.
”British”? Post apocalypse, England will be lucky if she reachieves the unity of the Heptarchy by 2522.
Mel Stride has emailed MPs to tell them there will not be a throng of MPs and advisers to clap Rishi Sunak in this morning. No10 wants to keep a solemn mood that reflects the economic situation.
Side note: This very much suggests Stride is the Chief Whip.
Mel Stride has emailed MPs to tell them there will not be a throng of MPs and advisers to clap Rishi Sunak in this morning. No10 wants to keep a solemn mood that reflects the economic situation.
Side note: This very much suggests Stride is the Chief Whip.
I do love polling sometimes. Just did a survey, which opened asking if I'd heard of various sporting bodies (FA, ECB etc), and didn't select the options about horses. It then asks something like 'Just to check, have you heard of the Jockey Club?', and I select no, and then it is asking about my attitudes to horseracing. I can almost feel the disappointment in the survey that I have heard nothing, know nothing, and care nothing about horse racing (and cannot suggest how it might grab my interest).
Horses are nice enough animals, but I have never understood the fascination some people have with them. There is a whole subset of young women that seem to have a horse obsession bordering on mania!
Veblen Theorem of conspicuous consumption - have a pony-mad daughter.
It's the proles who get the Vimes Theorem.
Talking about the latter, just noticed this. Cheap food - inflation now 17% fide ONS. A canary in the economic policy mine looking a bit Norwegian Blue when it comes to benefits uprating.
"The overall price of budget food items in supermarkets soared by 17% in the year to the end of September, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This was nearly double the 9% annual increase measured in the 12 months to April.
The figures highlight how the poorer families are bearing the brunt of the cost of living crisis, with prices for some budget grocery items soaring far ahead of the official 10.1% rate of inflation, which is at a 40-year high."
Rigby says Sunak is about to have his audience with the Queen.
Interesting.
Perhaps the whole Truss era was just a nightmare?
One day soon I am convinced I am going to wake up on 24 June 2016, we will just have voted to remain in the EU, Cameron is about to give his valedictory speech and people are noting this undermines Boris’ leadership ambitions, potentially fatally.
Cameron's - certain aesthetic, but lacks substance in the middle May's - straight and upstanding, but it doesn't look particularly strong or stable Johnson's - wide boy Truss's - Twisted, chaotic Sunak's - I think I'd use some scaffolding poles and go for 'rebuilding'
Anyone know how these lecterns are done?
What's the timeframe for designing and making them, and how much (if any) input does the incoming PM get?
Is there a cupboard with half a dozen lecterns ready to go?
Is it like wands in Harry Potter, and the lectern somehow chooses the Prime Minister?
Off-topic: Dual Screen phones for work, yes or no? An old friend was waving his (Surface Duo) at me at the weekend. Looked interesting, can pick one up for a song, curious if anyone uses such a thing already and it offers tangible benefits over a single screen device?
You can watch PB atd the same time as a work zoom meeting?
I'm struggling to understand the idea that Russia's economic contraction will only be 3% of GDP. If it is based on the very limited information they are providing us with that seems foolish. Why on earth would you trust any of the figures currently emanating from Moscow. And even if they are accurate surely the figures they are withholding are going to be much more damning about their position.
Over a million have left the country. Many of those among the best paid and most educated section of the population. The mobilisation means taking a further half million out of the economy. Rumours of people going into hiding to avoid being conscripted. Their prisons are full to bursting. Their workforce mus now be down 1.5 million. Foreign companies have left Russia en masse. They are extremely reliant on western tech and do not have much home-grown industry. They cannot access western capital. What they can do is export their raw materials. Oil did rise sharply at the start of the war but has come down again and Russia is not selling it at full price with the massive logistical difficulties of getting it to India and China. Gas prices surged, maybe they made massive sums from European countries wanting to replenish their stocks in time for winter?
I maintain my opinion that the medium to long term forecast for the Russian economy seems woeful. Even their hydrocarbon industry will struggle without western expertise and they won't have gas revenues. But the idea they have bought time this year also feels sceptical to me. They may have dug into their remaining accessible foreign reserves but that won't be sustainable. Still even if it is only 3%, given the amount of GDP now being spent on the war effort I suppose it will feel considerably worse for most Russians.
Cameron's - certain aesthetic, but lacks substance in the middle May's - straight and upstanding, but it doesn't look particularly strong or stable Johnson's - wide boy Truss's - Twisted, chaotic Sunak's - I think I'd use some scaffolding poles and go for 'rebuilding'
Anyone know how these lecterns are done?
What's the timeframe for designing and making them, and how much (if any) input does the incoming PM get?
Is there a cupboard with half a dozen lecterns ready to go?
Is it like wands in Harry Potter, and the lectern somehow chooses the Prime Minister?
"Congratulations to RishiSunak - I wish him well and, notwithstanding our political differences, will do my best to build a constructive working relationship with him in the interests of those we serve."
"That he becomes the first British Asian to become PM is a genuinely significant moment. It certainly makes this a special Diwali"
And then you go on to attack the policies, not the man nor his heritage nor his colour.
Cameron's - certain aesthetic, but lacks substance in the middle May's - straight and upstanding, but it doesn't look particularly strong or stable Johnson's - wide boy Truss's - Twisted, chaotic Sunak's - I think I'd use some scaffolding poles and go for 'rebuilding'
Anyone know how these lecterns are done?
What's the timeframe for designing and making them, and how much (if any) input does the incoming PM get?
Is there a cupboard with half a dozen lecterns ready to go?
Is it like wands in Harry Potter, and the lectern somehow chooses the Prime Minister?
Doubtless tomorrow we are to be subjected yet again to that ghastly lectern in Downing St as Truss departs and Sunak returns from the Palace. I don't understand why they now do this - it is a pretty recent thing. I particularly fail to see why Truss chose to face such a public humiliation at that lectern last Thurday. Until recently departing PMs simply issued a press statement - or said nothing at all. Wilson issued a statement announcing his retirement in mid-March 1976 but made no comments as he left for the Palace three weeks later. Callaghan said nothing in 1979 as he left No 10 to resign . In 1990 Thatcher announced her decision to withdraw from the Leadership ballot via a press statement and only addressed the cameras a week later as she departed for the last time. The arrival of a new PM was often followed by a broadcast to the nation - which is what Macmillan did in 1957, Alec Douglas-Home in 1963 and Wilson in 1964. In 1970 Ted Heath did give a statement from the steps of No 10 - but said nothing at all on leaving in March 1974. When Wilson returned there, he uttered just a few words before going inside. Callaghan said nothing on arriving at No 10 but did broadcast to the nation. Thatcher made her St Francis of Assisi remarks in May 1979. Others may see it differently, but to me the lectern comes across as somewhat false and contrived.
Cameron's - certain aesthetic, but lacks substance in the middle May's - straight and upstanding, but it doesn't look particularly strong or stable Johnson's - wide boy Truss's - Twisted, chaotic Sunak's - I think I'd use some scaffolding poles and go for 'rebuilding'
Anyone know how these lecterns are done?
What's the timeframe for designing and making them, and how much (if any) input does the incoming PM get?
Is there a cupboard with half a dozen lecterns ready to go?
Is it like wands in Harry Potter, and the lectern somehow chooses the Prime Minister?
They had to change the system a few years back when Brown was convinced Blair would hand over his lectern but Blair was keen to keep hold of it.
It's depressing isn't it. My nearly-9yo daughter has come to the conclusion that "there's no such thing as a good politician". We're helping her to a more nuanced view (and the importance of judging people on their actions, and ways you can get involved and effect change), but it is bloody hard work in the face of spectacular stupidity from all sides.
Rigby says Sunak is about to have his audience with the Queen.
Interesting.
Perhaps the whole Truss era was just a nightmare?
One day soon I am convinced I am going to wake up on 24 June 2016, we will just have voted to remain in the EU, Cameron is about to give his valedictory speech and people are noting this undermines Boris’ leadership ambitions, potentially fatally.
Except that was probably the Johnson calculation - a Remain win with himself positioned as the eurosceptic 'heart over head' candidate (v Osborne) in the 2018 contest to succeed Cameron.
Larry the Cat is now officially running the country for about 20 minutes.
Nah, he’s getting Ready For Rishi.
Isn’t that a tad Racialist?
Also wrong as Sunak is a Hindu not a Sikh.
Don't some Hindu monks wear them?
AIUI they are worn as protective headgear by Hindus in some parts of India eg Rajasthan, but not for religious reasons.
Could be wrong. My knowledge of Hinduism isn't all it might be and it's a complex subject.
Lots of people wear them for various reasons. Hindu nationalist arsehole Modi tends to wear one on all kinds of special occasions - often one designed specially.
"Congratulations to RishiSunak - I wish him well and, notwithstanding our political differences, will do my best to build a constructive working relationship with him in the interests of those we serve."
"That he becomes the first British Asian to become PM is a genuinely significant moment. It certainly makes this a special Diwali"
And then you go on to attack the policies, not the man nor his heritage nor his colour.
I think it shows more how crap that Labour MP is. Sturgeon's approach should be the response of any sane, decent person.
I'm struggling to understand the idea that Russia's economic contraction will only be 3% of GDP. If it is based on the very limited information they are providing us with that seems foolish. Why on earth would you trust any of the figures currently emanating from Moscow. And even if they are accurate surely the figures they are withholding are going to be much more damning about their position.
Over a million have left the country. Many of those among the best paid and most educated section of the population. The mobilisation means taking a further half million out of the economy. Rumours of people going into hiding to avoid being conscripted. Their prisons are full to bursting. Their workforce mus now be down 1.5 million. Foreign companies have left Russia en masse. They are extremely reliant on western tech and do not have much home-grown industry. They cannot access western capital. What they can do is export their raw materials. Oil did rise sharply at the start of the war but has come down again and Russia is not selling it at full price with the massive logistical difficulties of getting it to India and China. Gas prices surged, maybe they made massive sums from European countries wanting to replenish their stocks in time for winter?
I maintain my opinion that the medium to long term forecast for the Russian economy seems woeful. Even their hydrocarbon industry will struggle without western expertise and they won't have gas revenues. But the idea they have bought time this year also feels sceptical to me. They may have dug into their remaining accessible foreign reserves but that won't be sustainable. Still even if it is only 3%, given the amount of GDP now being spent on the war effort I suppose it will feel considerably worse for most Russians.
I think you covered it in the first few sentences. Russian figures will be tosh. See also all other non-democracies and some democracies without proper independent stats and audit bodies.
Cameron's - certain aesthetic, but lacks substance in the middle May's - straight and upstanding, but it doesn't look particularly strong or stable Johnson's - wide boy Truss's - Twisted, chaotic Sunak's - I think I'd use some scaffolding poles and go for 'rebuilding'
Anyone know how these lecterns are done?
What's the timeframe for designing and making them, and how much (if any) input does the incoming PM get?
Is there a cupboard with half a dozen lecterns ready to go?
Is it like wands in Harry Potter, and the lectern somehow chooses the Prime Minister?
"Congratulations to RishiSunak - I wish him well and, notwithstanding our political differences, will do my best to build a constructive working relationship with him in the interests of those we serve."
"That he becomes the first British Asian to become PM is a genuinely significant moment. It certainly makes this a special Diwali"
And then you go on to attack the policies, not the man nor his heritage nor his colour.
It shouldn't need brilliance to do it. Any progress is welcome, still lots left to do, should be a standard response any opposition is ready with in case of good news.
Cameron's - certain aesthetic, but lacks substance in the middle May's - straight and upstanding, but it doesn't look particularly strong or stable Johnson's - wide boy Truss's - Twisted, chaotic Sunak's - I think I'd use some scaffolding poles and go for 'rebuilding'
Anyone know how these lecterns are done?
What's the timeframe for designing and making them, and how much (if any) input does the incoming PM get?
Is there a cupboard with half a dozen lecterns ready to go?
Is it like wands in Harry Potter, and the lectern somehow chooses the Prime Minister?
And then stays loyal to that Prime Minister, which is why they need a new one each time? Lest the lectern sabotage the speeches of the new PM?
I'm struggling to understand the idea that Russia's economic contraction will only be 3% of GDP. If it is based on the very limited information they are providing us with that seems foolish. Why on earth would you trust any of the figures currently emanating from Moscow. And even if they are accurate surely the figures they are withholding are going to be much more damning about their position.
Over a million have left the country. Many of those among the best paid and most educated section of the population. The mobilisation means taking a further half million out of the economy. Rumours of people going into hiding to avoid being conscripted. Their prisons are full to bursting. Their workforce mus now be down 1.5 million. Foreign companies have left Russia en masse. They are extremely reliant on western tech and do not have much home-grown industry. They cannot access western capital. What they can do is export their raw materials. Oil did rise sharply at the start of the war but has come down again and Russia is not selling it at full price with the massive logistical difficulties of getting it to India and China. Gas prices surged, maybe they made massive sums from European countries wanting to replenish their stocks in time for winter?
I maintain my opinion that the medium to long term forecast for the Russian economy seems woeful. Even their hydrocarbon industry will struggle without western expertise and they won't have gas revenues. But the idea they have bought time this year also feels sceptical to me. They may have dug into their remaining accessible foreign reserves but that won't be sustainable. Still even if it is only 3%, given the amount of GDP now being spent on the war effort I suppose it will feel considerably worse for most Russians.
I think you covered it in the first few sentences. Russian figures will be tosh. See also all other non-democracies and some democracies without proper independent stats and audit bodies.
The IMF was doing the estimate though. They couldn't be so naive to rely on selective figures from Russia?
"Congratulations to RishiSunak - I wish him well and, notwithstanding our political differences, will do my best to build a constructive working relationship with him in the interests of those we serve."
"That he becomes the first British Asian to become PM is a genuinely significant moment. It certainly makes this a special Diwali"
And then you go on to attack the policies, not the man nor his heritage nor his colour.
I think it shows more how crap that Labour MP is. Sturgeon's approach should be the response of any sane, decent person.
I agree it is obvious to most of us -- but Sturgeon just does it brilliantly.
"It certainly makes this a special Diwali" is just a wonderful touch.
I'm struggling to understand the idea that Russia's economic contraction will only be 3% of GDP. If it is based on the very limited information they are providing us with that seems foolish. Why on earth would you trust any of the figures currently emanating from Moscow. And even if they are accurate surely the figures they are withholding are going to be much more damning about their position.
Over a million have left the country. Many of those among the best paid and most educated section of the population. The mobilisation means taking a further half million out of the economy. Rumours of people going into hiding to avoid being conscripted. Their prisons are full to bursting. Their workforce mus now be down 1.5 million. Foreign companies have left Russia en masse. They are extremely reliant on western tech and do not have much home-grown industry. They cannot access western capital. What they can do is export their raw materials. Oil did rise sharply at the start of the war but has come down again and Russia is not selling it at full price with the massive logistical difficulties of getting it to India and China. Gas prices surged, maybe they made massive sums from European countries wanting to replenish their stocks in time for winter?
I maintain my opinion that the medium to long term forecast for the Russian economy seems woeful. Even their hydrocarbon industry will struggle without western expertise and they won't have gas revenues. But the idea they have bought time this year also feels sceptical to me. They may have dug into their remaining accessible foreign reserves but that won't be sustainable. Still even if it is only 3%, given the amount of GDP now being spent on the war effort I suppose it will feel considerably worse for most Russians.
I think you covered it in the first few sentences. Russian figures will be tosh. See also all other non-democracies and some democracies without proper independent stats and audit bodies.
The IMF was doing the estimate though. They couldn't be so naive to rely on selective figures from Russia?
Was on the phone to Pa Woolie when the lectern arrived
Me - its a big old lump of wood perpendicular to another big old lump of wood. No fancy stuff. Its very woody Dad - yeah, im not voting for them but i like the sound of that.
As I've seen elsewhere: Waking up this morning, we have a Christian King, a Hindu Prime Minister, a Jewish Home Secretary and a Muslim Mayor of London.
You can disagree with personal politics, but that is a victory for a diverse, multicultural Britain - and we should be proud.
I'm generally surprised when someone is labelled Jewish and also wonder why we care. Only really relevant in the above statement if he's a follower of Judaism, I'd have thought.
How about a Buddhist at Defence?
On Shapps, I do wonder whether there was some misunderstanding. Truss in crisis mode, government falling around her. Someone says "Shapps is at the door, what shall we do with him?" and Truss says "Oh Gawd, send him home!"
NF Simpson, 'A resounding tinkle' 1958 Act 1, Scene 1 … A knock Mrs Paradock There's somebody at the door wanting you to form a government Bro Paracock looks at her in astonishment. Several seconds elapse. Mr Paradock What does he look like? Mrs Paradock He says he's working through the street directory. …
I'm struggling to understand the idea that Russia's economic contraction will only be 3% of GDP. If it is based on the very limited information they are providing us with that seems foolish. Why on earth would you trust any of the figures currently emanating from Moscow. And even if they are accurate surely the figures they are withholding are going to be much more damning about their position.
Over a million have left the country. Many of those among the best paid and most educated section of the population. The mobilisation means taking a further half million out of the economy. Rumours of people going into hiding to avoid being conscripted. Their prisons are full to bursting. Their workforce mus now be down 1.5 million. Foreign companies have left Russia en masse. They are extremely reliant on western tech and do not have much home-grown industry. They cannot access western capital. What they can do is export their raw materials. Oil did rise sharply at the start of the war but has come down again and Russia is not selling it at full price with the massive logistical difficulties of getting it to India and China. Gas prices surged, maybe they made massive sums from European countries wanting to replenish their stocks in time for winter?
I maintain my opinion that the medium to long term forecast for the Russian economy seems woeful. Even their hydrocarbon industry will struggle without western expertise and they won't have gas revenues. But the idea they have bought time this year also feels sceptical to me. They may have dug into their remaining accessible foreign reserves but that won't be sustainable. Still even if it is only 3%, given the amount of GDP now being spent on the war effort I suppose it will feel considerably worse for most Russians.
I think you covered it in the first few sentences. Russian figures will be tosh. See also all other non-democracies and some democracies without proper independent stats and audit bodies.
The IMF was doing the estimate though. They couldn't be so naive to rely on selective figures from Russia?
In the end, what other figures are there?
But it's pointless using the Russian figures. You might as well not bother.
So how ballsy is Rishi going to be at PMQs tomorrow? It'd be hilarious if he says, to the inevitable calls for a GE, that he would definitely win it but now is not the time, and in any case no one wants the chaos of a Labour government.
"Congratulations to RishiSunak - I wish him well and, notwithstanding our political differences, will do my best to build a constructive working relationship with him in the interests of those we serve."
"That he becomes the first British Asian to become PM is a genuinely significant moment. It certainly makes this a special Diwali"
And then you go on to attack the policies, not the man nor his heritage nor his colour.
I think it shows more how crap that Labour MP is. Sturgeon's approach should be the response of any sane, decent person.
Yes it's not difficult to celebrate that aspect whilst attacking his politics. Although sometimes these comments are provoked in response to partisan hyperbole. Eg, "Sunak's ascent to PM shows the Tories are champions of diversity and that racism is dead and buried in Britain in 2022".
Cant help themselves. And wont be able to help themselves saying 'she shouldnt have said it but.......'
TBF that's Nadia Whittome, so a daily faceplant is perhaps to be expected.
The racist statements from Rupa Huq MP about Kwasi Kwarteng, which were a very similar claim of black people who she does not approve of not being real black people, were more concerning to me - firstly because it was done so casually, and secondly because she seemed to have no awareness whatsoever that there was an issue.
I'd be expecting more occurrences until they adjust their values.
The $64,000 question is how close was Rishi Sunak to resigning his seat in parliament? I know he'd officially said that he wasn't going to, but in reality he may have been considering it.
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He promised us stability and strong government.
Bloody good job we didn't choose chaos with Ed Miliband...
https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/article/inside-the-most-important-room-in-buckingham-palace
It is hard to keep track of them all, especially since I find them both poisonous and boring. My Twitter account got used for about a day. These days I just stick to email or, occasionally FB if I can be bothered logging in to it.
Could be wrong. My knowledge of Hinduism isn't all it might be and it's a complex subject.
It needs to be much shorter...
The Drake is losing his touch.
He has just got into a pointless public argument with a staunchly Labour-supporting Valleys family about ambulance waiting times.
Side note: This very much suggests Stride is the Chief Whip.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/10/25/rishi-sunak-latest-news-speech-king-charles-prime-minister/
Edit - lectern. Sigh.
"The overall price of budget food items in supermarkets soared by 17% in the year to the end of September, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This was nearly double the 9% annual increase measured in the 12 months to April.
The figures highlight how the poorer families are bearing the brunt of the cost of living crisis, with prices for some budget grocery items soaring far ahead of the official 10.1% rate of inflation, which is at a 40-year high."
FFS.
Outrage as Labour MP says Rishi Sunak as PM ‘isn’t a win for Asian representation’
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/10/24/outrage-labour-mp-says-rishi-sunak-pm-isnt-win-asian-representation/
http://twitter.com/albiondumsday/status/1584849535305670658
What's the timeframe for designing and making them, and how much (if any) input does the incoming PM get?
Is there a cupboard with half a dozen lecterns ready to go?
Is it like wands in Harry Potter, and the lectern somehow chooses the Prime Minister?
Over a million have left the country. Many of those among the best paid and most educated section of the population. The mobilisation means taking a further half million out of the economy. Rumours of people going into hiding to avoid being conscripted. Their prisons are full to bursting. Their workforce mus now be down 1.5 million. Foreign companies have left Russia en masse. They are extremely reliant on western tech and do not have much home-grown industry. They cannot access western capital. What they can do is export their raw materials. Oil did rise sharply at the start of the war but has come down again and Russia is not selling it at full price with the massive logistical difficulties of getting it to India and China. Gas prices surged, maybe they made massive sums from European countries wanting to replenish their stocks in time for winter?
I maintain my opinion that the medium to long term forecast for the Russian economy seems woeful. Even their hydrocarbon industry will struggle without western expertise and they won't have gas revenues. But the idea they have bought time this year also feels sceptical to me. They may have dug into their remaining accessible foreign reserves but that won't be sustainable. Still even if it is only 3%, given the amount of GDP now being spent on the war effort I suppose it will feel considerably worse for most Russians.
Not the clean break I was looking for
goodbad ones" racist trope."Congratulations to RishiSunak - I wish him well and, notwithstanding our political differences, will do my best to build a constructive working relationship with him in the interests of those we serve."
"That he becomes the first British Asian to become PM is a genuinely significant moment. It certainly makes this a special Diwali"
And then you go on to attack the policies, not the man nor his heritage nor his colour.
https://twitter.com/gavinesler/status/1584844192244961280?s=46&t=m8HANJCaY0BOz6oI4Mag3g
- I shall remember that it is possible to earn £115,000 for life after failing so badly at a job that you get kicked out after just 6 weeks.
- 44 days is an era, but we can't get #indyref2 8 years on.
- That if I to choose a ‘Prime Minister’ for a specialist subject on Mastermind, it’s Truss
King William V incoming
"Resignation statements, abbreviated.
Cameron: Oops.
May: I'm sorry.
Johnson: You bastards.
Truss: I was right."
https://twitter.com/mattholehouse/status/1584837405864910848?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1584837405864910848|twgr^c1cf368418fa3c93850101cb832c4e5698c8725c|twcon^s1_&ref_url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2022/oct/25/uk-politics-live-sunak-to-meet-king-charles-and-give-first-address-to-the-nation-as-pm
The opening five had me quite hopeful.
"It certainly makes this a special Diwali" is just a wonderful touch.
Me - its a big old lump of wood perpendicular to another big old lump of wood. No fancy stuff. Its very woody
Dad - yeah, im not voting for them but i like the sound of that.
The tectonic plates are shifting
https://twitter.com/MrHarryCole/status/1584851030197829633
Act 1, Scene 1
…
A knock
Mrs Paradock There's somebody at the door wanting you to form a government
Bro Paracock looks at her in astonishment. Several seconds elapse.
Mr Paradock What does he look like?
Mrs Paradock He says he's working through the street directory.
…
I thank you.
Aaron Chown/PA Wire https://twitter.com/NatashaC/status/1584855586805538816/photo/1
No awkward curtsying
Charles doesn't look much taller than Sunak.
pictures just released show him meeting the King. Sunak becomes Charles’ second prime minister, of a reign itself not even two months old.
https://twitter.com/lewis_goodall/status/1584856028255920128
Now it all makes sense.
That's a rather nice blue pinstripe His Maj is wearing.
“Are you up for running my Empire? Yes? Shake on it, then we can have lunch”.
The racist statements from Rupa Huq MP about Kwasi Kwarteng, which were a very similar claim of black people who she does not approve of not being real black people, were more concerning to me - firstly because it was done so casually, and secondly because she seemed to have no awareness whatsoever that there was an issue.
I'd be expecting more occurrences until they adjust their values.
Truss was our least consequential PM, at 5ft 3, along with Spencer Perceval - not a good omen for the short Sunak.
He urges Tory unity and warns party faces wipeout at the next GE.
Tells @Telegraph he is proud of achievements as Business Secretary
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/10/25/jacob-rees-mogg-rishi-sunak-socialist-cabinet/
Also I think the last PM to have a beard - a rather imposing one.