@allisonpearson: May I be the first to point out that Philip May, the PM's consort, is a dead ringer for Arthur Askey. For younger followers: a comedian.
wasn't he a very old fashioned comedian?
You could say that. Kept people laughing [sort-of] during the War...
Guardian liveblog comments Bojo didn't look particularly happy when leaving downing street. Would've thought Foreign Sec is the best he could have hoped for no?
@allisonpearson: May I be the first to point out that Philip May, the PM's consort, is a dead ringer for Arthur Askey. For younger followers: a comedian.
wasn't he a very old fashioned comedian?
You could say that. Kept people laughing [sort-of] during the War...
That's not working.
I didn't mean old fashioned at the time, I meant looking back.
Btw is the Brexit secretary actually going to be called Secretary of State for Brexit? Surely something more official sounding?
I was wondering the same thing too...... Hopefully it's Ministry of Europe or something.
It would sound a bit Newspeak to have a "Ministry of Europe" when the purpose is to leave it.
The smart move would be to make it the Ministry for Constitutional Affairs and task it with looking at a new settlement for the UK as well. The future of Scotland and Northern Ireland is inextricably linked with our future relationship with Europe.
Rudd appears to be pretty close to May, giving her Home Secretary means she can help her quite a bit if needed as she obviously knows what's going on in there.
Glad David Davis appears to be getting a role, could be a good Brexit option.
This is the most hilarious evening I have spent in ages. She sacked George! Hahahahahaha that's hilarious. I hope BoJo has phoned Gove to receive his congratulations
How long until Boris makes his first major gaffe as foreign secretary on some trip?
I'm reckoning he still won't break David Miliband's record....
Despite Boris Johnson's reputation for gaffes you can't really imagine him trying to patronise Sergey Lavrov in the way Miliband did. Boris will be alright.
Boris ideal for Foreign Secretary, charming, cosmopolitan and speaks many languages. Boris in and Osborne out will certainly have electoral appeal and soothe the concerns of Leavers about having a Remainer as Chancellor and Foreign Secretary
Virtually the whole of PB rejoicing at Osborne's sacking.
And who said politics wasn't able to unite people anymore?
I'll only rejoice if his successor does a better job. It shouldn't be that hard, but on the other hand the deficit being educed is probably off the table now given Brexit, so the successor doesn't have to try to manage that while not pissing off too many voters.
She's clearly trying to form some kind of Unity Cabinet to keep the party on side, but some of these appointments could make her look silly if they don't pan out.
I wonder if Leadsom will get anything? I wouldn't if I was May but unity...
Virtually the whole of PB rejoicing at Osborne's sacking.
And who said politics wasn't able to unite people anymore?
He got off to a strong start but was possessed by the vengeful shade of Gordon Brown. His referendum campaign was all political. Party before country. Bad man.
Virtually the whole of PB rejoicing at Osborne's sacking.
And who said politics wasn't able to unite people anymore?
I'll only rejoice if his successor does a better job. It shouldn't be that hard, but on the other hand the deficit being educed is probably off the table now given Brexit, so the successor doesn't have to try to manage that while not pissing off too many voters.
Direction of travel will still be important though... It's got to be reduced!
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Conscious decision I think.
I didn't mean old fashioned at the time, I meant looking back.
My bet was either madness or genius, dunno.
As thick as whale omelette.
I'm sure some civil servants in the cabinet office are brainstorming right now.
Well, I suppose it's less disastrous than Gove as foreign secretary.
Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase 'minister for foreign affairs'.
Just can't think of any other positives.
https://twitter.com/iainmacwhirter/status/753300520186642432
Glad David Davis appears to be getting a role, could be a good Brexit option.
Presumably Hammond.
This will go down like a bucket of sick with the voters.
Boris as Foreign Secretary! We'd better start digging those bomb shelters after all.
And who said politics wasn't able to unite people anymore?
Boris fits the bill in that sense.
Good luck to him.
I wonder if Leadsom will get anything? I wouldn't if I was May but unity...
You hope?!
I'm struggling to see the science of Bozza at the FCO.
Lock up your wives everywhere from France to Far East Asia?