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  • RodCrosby
    RodCrosby Posts: 7,737
    edited July 2016
    TheWhiteRabbit said:

    Scott_P said:

    @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...
  • EPG
    EPG Posts: 6,739
    The Tories' massive Johnson is now being used to conduct foreign affairs.
  • Morris_Dancer
    Morris_Dancer Posts: 62,742
    Mr. K, Boris is about as convincing a Northerner as Mr. Eagles.
  • The_Apocalypse
    The_Apocalypse Posts: 7,830
    Amber Rudd is Home Secretary.
  • RobD
    RobD Posts: 60,608
    TheWhiteRabbit said:

    RobD said:

    Paristonda said:

    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.
    "Ministry of Divorce from the Continental Bastards"
  • AndyJS
    AndyJS Posts: 29,395
    Amber Rudd = Home Secretary.
  • John_M
    John_M Posts: 7,503
    Rudd Home.
  • MikeL
    MikeL Posts: 7,809
    Paristonda said:

    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?

    I thought he was just looking very serious.

    Conscious decision I think.
  • JackW
    JackW Posts: 14,787
    David Davis into No 10
  • williamglenn
    williamglenn Posts: 56,289
    We're sending a signal that Britain is open for funny business.
  • CornishBlue
    CornishBlue Posts: 840
    jonny83 said:

    How long until Boris makes his first major gaffe as foreign secretary on some trip?

    Within 24 hours. Guaranteed. And no one will mind.
  • TheWhiteRabbit
    TheWhiteRabbit Posts: 12,455
    RodCrosby said:

    TheWhiteRabbit said:

    Scott_P said:

    @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...
    image
    That's not working.

    I didn't mean old fashioned at the time, I meant looking back.
  • RoyalBlue
    RoyalBlue Posts: 3,223
    Hopefully Grayling or Davis will be Minister for Independence.
  • maaarsh
    maaarsh Posts: 3,602
    Boris appointment makes sense - senior Leave appointment in to an over-valued non job. Token gesture.
  • Paul_Bedfordshire
    Paul_Bedfordshire Posts: 3,632
    SandyRentool said:

    Scott_P said:

    @tnewtondunn: Breaking: George Osborne was sacked. Theresa May told him she didn't want him in her Cabinet. Wow.

    Near perfect back bencher.
    Its a glorious day.
  • TheWhiteRabbit
    TheWhiteRabbit Posts: 12,455
    AMBER RUDD TO HOME SECRETARY

    My bet was either madness or genius, dunno.
  • RobD
    RobD Posts: 60,608
    JackW said:

    David Davis into No 10

    According to your posts we've had five new PMs in the last hour :D:p
  • Pulpstar
    Pulpstar Posts: 79,813
    MikeL said:

    Boris back to favourite (again) for next PM?

    Surely the Owen Smith/16-1 Remain/Rubio/etc etc backers will have him into Evens before long ?
  • MarqueeMark
    MarqueeMark Posts: 55,458
    RobD said:

    TheWhiteRabbit said:

    RobD said:

    Paristonda said:

    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.
    "Ministry of Divorce from the Continental Bastards"
    Ministry for Buggering Off
  • bigjohnowls
    bigjohnowls Posts: 22,951
    AndyJS said:

    Boris is Foreign Secretary.

    BIFSIFS
  • Big_G_NorthWales
    Big_G_NorthWales Posts: 66,238
    Rudd - Home Office - David Davis going into no 10 - Brexit chief ?
  • GeoffM
    GeoffM Posts: 6,071
    AndyJS said:

    Amber Rudd = Home Secretary.

    Ovaries. Nothing else.
    As thick as whale omelette.
  • SimonStClare
    SimonStClare Posts: 7,976
    CornishBlue said:

    jonny83 said:

    How long until Boris makes his first major gaffe as foreign secretary on some trip?

    Within 24 hours. Guaranteed. And no one will mind.
    :lol:
  • nunu
    nunu Posts: 6,024
    edited July 2016
    JackW said:

    GIN1138 said:

    All these people going "in" and so far only Osborne has come "out" (via ther back door)

    What the hell is Mrs May doing in there? :open_mouth:

    Debating whether JohnO should get a Viscountcy or an Earldom.

    stay by the phone Jack u might be getting a call.
  • Pong
    Pong Posts: 4,693
    edited July 2016
    TheWhiteRabbit said:

    RobD said:

    Paristonda said:

    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.
    "Ministry for European Affairs"

    I'm sure some civil servants in the cabinet office are brainstorming right now.
  • chestnut
    chestnut Posts: 7,341
    oxfordsimon said:

    Greening for Education anyone?

    Health?
  • Sandpit
    Sandpit Posts: 56,045
    kle4 said:

    Sandpit said:

    Scott_P said:

    @tnewtondunn: Breaking: George Osborne was sacked. Theresa May told him she didn't want him in her Cabinet. Wow.

    Ha ha. Well done Theresa, I wouldn't want my predecessor's right hand man around either. Cameron and Osborne come and go together.
    Whatever one thinks of their work, they made a good team. It was nice that the PM and Chancellor didn't work against each other.
    Agree completely. They were clearly always on the same page and constantly talking to each other. I'm sure Osborne will come back in the future.
  • TwistedFireStopper
    TwistedFireStopper Posts: 2,538
    williamglenn said:

    We're sending a signal that Britain is open for funny business.

    This!
  • ydoethur
    ydoethur Posts: 74,263
    Good grief.

    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.
  • williamglenn
    williamglenn Posts: 56,289
    TheWhiteRabbit said:

    RobD said:

    Paristonda said:

    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.
  • AndyJS
    AndyJS Posts: 29,395
    GeoffM said:

    AndyJS said:

    Amber Rudd = Home Secretary.

    Ovaries. Nothing else.
    As thick as whale omelette.
    AA Grill's other half, as was.
  • grabcocque
    grabcocque Posts: 4,234
    David Davis for Brexit?
  • Theuniondivvie
    Theuniondivvie Posts: 44,327
    You live by the double entendre, you die by it.

    https://twitter.com/iainmacwhirter/status/753300520186642432
  • jonny83
    jonny83 Posts: 1,273
    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.
  • kle4
    kle4 Posts: 99,113
    RobD said:

    TheWhiteRabbit said:

    RobD said:

    Paristonda said:

    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.
    "Ministry of Divorce from the Continental Bastards"
    Minister for Refreshed European Management And International Negotiations.
  • dyedwoolie
    dyedwoolie Posts: 7,786
    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
  • tlg86
    tlg86 Posts: 26,950
    GeoffM said:

    AndyJS said:

    Amber Rudd = Home Secretary.

    Ovaries. Nothing else.
    As thick as whale omelette.
    Correct.
  • MarqueeMark
    MarqueeMark Posts: 55,458
    jonny83 said:

    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....
  • AndyJS
    AndyJS Posts: 29,395
    edited July 2016
    TheWhiteRabbit said:

    AMBER RUDD TO HOME SECRETARY

    My bet was either madness or genius, dunno.

    Enjoy your winnings. :smile:
  • old_labour
    old_labour Posts: 3,238
    AndyJS said:

    Amber Rudd is the same age as Andrea Leadsom but looks about 20 years younger.

    No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Big_G_NorthWales
    Big_G_NorthWales Posts: 66,238
    How many labour MP's are going to cross the floor to a real party of government
  • MikeL
    MikeL Posts: 7,809
    Who will be First Secretary of State (and stand in at PMQs)?

    Presumably Hammond.
  • Sandpit
    Sandpit Posts: 56,045
    David Davis going in now - Brexit minister?
  • AndyJS
    AndyJS Posts: 29,395
    old_labour said:

    AndyJS said:

    Amber Rudd is the same age as Andrea Leadsom but looks about 20 years younger.

    No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    That wasn't a sexist remark, just an observation.
  • JackW
    JackW Posts: 14,787
    Sky News - Liam Fox into Downing Street
  • CornishBlue
    CornishBlue Posts: 840
    FFFFFOOOOOXXXXXXX!!!!
  • The_Apocalypse
    The_Apocalypse Posts: 7,830
    David Davis as Justice Secretary....maybe?
  • John_M
    John_M Posts: 7,503
    Boris, the first ever FFS.
  • Scott_P
    Scott_P Posts: 51,453
    Fallon Defence
  • tlg86
    tlg86 Posts: 26,950
    Had May beaten Boris in a membership vote she'd been in a stronger position to keep Boris out of the cabinet.
  • Paristonda
    Paristonda Posts: 1,844
    Pong said:

    TheWhiteRabbit said:

    RobD said:

    Paristonda said:

    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.
    "Ministry for European Affairs"

    I'm sure some civil servants in the cabinet office are brainstorming right now.
    In any case, guess it means Corbyn will have yet another vacancy to fill for shadow brexit minister!
  • williamglenn
    williamglenn Posts: 56,289
    MarqueeMark said:

    jonny83 said:

    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.
  • oxfordsimon
    oxfordsimon Posts: 5,845
    David Davis to take over from Gove at Justice?
  • HYUFD
    HYUFD Posts: 128,924
    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
  • The_Apocalypse
    The_Apocalypse Posts: 7,830
    Not Liam Fox....
  • kle4
    kle4 Posts: 99,113
    Big_G_NorthWales said:

    How many labour MP's are going to cross the floor to a real party of government

    0
  • dyedwoolie
    dyedwoolie Posts: 7,786
    Davis interesting. He won't hang about if she deploys Snooper 2, he will resign and fight the OMRLP and some Kipper in a by election
  • RodCrosby
    RodCrosby Posts: 7,737
    GeoffM said:

    AndyJS said:

    Amber Rudd = Home Secretary.

    Ovaries. Nothing else.
    As thick as whale omelette.
    And as charmless as May...

    This will go down like a bucket of sick with the voters.
  • JackW
    JackW Posts: 14,787
    Nothing for Grayling yet.
  • MarqueeMark
    MarqueeMark Posts: 55,458
    Who was that person in ruby slippers going into Downing Street?
  • John_M
    John_M Posts: 7,503
    Fallon stays at Defence. There is a God.
  • noisywinter
    noisywinter Posts: 249
    I feel very bitter about George Osborne sacking. Our two most talented politicians replaced in a day be mediocrity
  • grabcocque
    grabcocque Posts: 4,234
    Minister for Off You Fuck.
  • AndyJS
    AndyJS Posts: 29,395
    John_M said:

    Fallon stays at Defence. There is a God.

    One of the more predictable of tonight's appointments.
  • glw
    glw Posts: 10,463
    PM's only been in the job a couple of hours and she's been driven mad already!

    Boris as Foreign Secretary! We'd better start digging those bomb shelters after all.
  • dyedwoolie
    dyedwoolie Posts: 7,786
    I think Foxy has to phone his mate wibbles or whatever it was and get him on a junket
  • MarqueeMark
    MarqueeMark Posts: 55,458
    noisywinter said:

    I feel very bitter about George Osborne sacking. Our two most talented politicians replaced in a day be mediocrity

    But the Government sump has been drained of its poison....
  • Jobabob
    Jobabob Posts: 3,807
    GeoffM said:

    AndyJS said:

    Amber Rudd = Home Secretary.

    Ovaries. Nothing else.
    As thick as whale omelette.
    What was that someone was saying earlier about feminism and PB?
  • tlg86
    tlg86 Posts: 26,950
    JackW said:

    Nothing for Grayling yet.

    Chief Whip?
  • Danny565
    Danny565 Posts: 8,091
    Virtually the whole of PB rejoicing at Osborne's sacking.

    And who said politics wasn't able to unite people anymore?
  • Big_G_NorthWales
    Big_G_NorthWales Posts: 66,238
    At this rate her cabinet will be in place tonight. Faster than Labour's National Executive Meetings !!
  • old_labour
    old_labour Posts: 3,238
    HYUFD said:

    Some rather vocal protesters outside Downing Street 'What do we want Brexit, when do we want it now! ' 'Theresa May, don't delay, Article 50 today! '

    If that was Angela Eagle, she would have burst into floods of tears.
  • MikeL
    MikeL Posts: 7,809
    BBC: Davis likely Brexit
  • Brom
    Brom Posts: 3,760
    Liam Fox International Trade Minister
  • dyedwoolie
    dyedwoolie Posts: 7,786
    Jobabob said:

    GeoffM said:

    AndyJS said:

    Amber Rudd = Home Secretary.

    Ovaries. Nothing else.
    As thick as whale omelette.
    What was that someone was saying earlier about feminism and PB?
    Boys. Tut, boys haven't been relevant since 5 o'clock
  • Scott_P
    Scott_P Posts: 51,453
    Liam Fox International Trade ?
  • oxfordsimon
    oxfordsimon Posts: 5,845
    BBC also saying Fox for new International Trade role
  • EPG
    EPG Posts: 6,739
    noisywinter said:

    I feel very bitter about George Osborne sacking. Our two most talented politicians replaced in a day be mediocrity

    What's wrong with Hammzzzzzzzz
  • GIN1138
    GIN1138 Posts: 22,938
    noisywinter said:

    I feel very bitter about George Osborne sacking. Our two most talented politicians replaced in a day be mediocrity

    Hi George! :smiley:
  • Fenster
    Fenster Posts: 2,115
    If the UK is gonna pull off big new trade deals around the globe we'll need a charismatic, recognisable figure on the caviar circuit.

    Boris fits the bill in that sense.

    Good luck to him.
  • MaxPB
    MaxPB Posts: 40,327
    Good news about Fallon. I've heard a lot of good about his time at defence.
  • kle4
    kle4 Posts: 99,113
    Danny565 said:

    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.
  • RobD
    RobD Posts: 60,608
    Can only assume Boris' new role includes special responsibility for Southern Thule....
  • AndyJS
    AndyJS Posts: 29,395
    Danny565 said:

    Virtually the whole of PB rejoicing at Osborne's sacking.

    And who said politics wasn't able to unite people anymore?

    Not impressed by his slinking out the back door when no-one was watching.
  • SouthamObserver
    SouthamObserver Posts: 40,054
    https://twitter.com/chukaumunna/status/753302790408138752
  • GIN1138
    GIN1138 Posts: 22,938
    Scott_P said:

    Liam Fox International Trade ?

    Is that a new position?
  • Mortimer
    Mortimer Posts: 14,229
    tlg86 said:

    JackW said:

    Nothing for Grayling yet.

    Chief Whip?
    Would make sense - if he is then he'll be in the meetings with the PM, surely?
  • jonny83
    jonny83 Posts: 1,273
    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...
  • kle4
    kle4 Posts: 99,113
    Osborne says "I hope I've left the economy in a better state than I found it."

    You hope?!
  • John_M
    John_M Posts: 7,503
    Danny565 said:

    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.
  • AndyJS
    AndyJS Posts: 29,395
    SouthamObserver said:

    https://twitter.com/chukaumunna/status/753302790408138752

    Why would Obama apologise to Boris?
  • williamglenn
    williamglenn Posts: 56,289
    SouthamObserver said:

    https://twitter.com/chukaumunna/status/753302790408138752

    Yes, Obama does need to apologise.
  • Brom
    Brom Posts: 3,760
    SouthamObserver said:

    https://twitter.com/chukaumunna/status/753302790408138752

    Sorry for interfering in your EU referendum perhaps...
  • RobD
    RobD Posts: 60,608
    edited July 2016
    kle4 said:

    Danny565 said:

    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!
  • Scott_P
    Scott_P Posts: 51,453
    @hugorifkind: If it cheers you up, though, Boris Johnson probably just took a pay cut of £250k pa.
  • Jobabob
    Jobabob Posts: 3,807
    SouthamObserver said:

    Ha, ha, ha, ha. That is hilarious.


    I'm struggling to see the science of Bozza at the FCO.

    Lock up your wives everywhere from France to Far East Asia?
  • ydoethur
    ydoethur Posts: 74,263
    noisywinter said:

    I feel very bitter about George Osborne sacking. Our two most talented politicians replaced in a day be mediocrity

    We've lost two talented politicians, but it's not all bad news, Cameron and Osborne are out as well :wink:
  • kle4
    kle4 Posts: 99,113
    SouthamObserver said:

    https://twitter.com/chukaumunna/status/753302790408138752

    Hopefully it won't be picaninny at least. They can they work to a position of respect from there.
  • DecrepitJohnL
    DecrepitJohnL Posts: 13,300
    Osborne sacked -- does it ring true or is it spin? Why would he need to be sacked in person?
  • tlg86
    tlg86 Posts: 26,950
    SouthamObserver said:

    https://twitter.com/chukaumunna/status/753302790408138752

    Surely his opposite number is John Kerry? Not that he has anything to apologise for.
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