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The man who was publicly sacked when TMay become PM last July has found himself another job – he’s to be editor of the London freebie paper, the Evening Standard.
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Good news for the Tories on two fronts - the Evening Standard reverts to being a centre right newspaper and the BBC's Today programme hopefully ceases to be crammed full of leftie propaganda.
Oh, and first, yet again!0 -
I see Merkel is bringing several major German CEOs with her to meet Trump. The absence of a Royal yacht doesn't seem to prevent her supporting German trade...0
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An amazing man. Not only is he an expert at hanging wallpaper, he's also learned politics economics, and can do journalism (although that needs only one brain cell) . Perhaps he can moonlight in neurosurgery too?0
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This is a media to media story centered on London.
He may have to resign but as for the public their interest will be elsewhere0 -
Say it isn't so !williamglenn said:I see Merkel is bringing several major German CEOs with her to meet Trump. The absence of a Royal yacht doesn't seem to prevent her supporting German trade...
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Bit difficult to moor it in Washingtonwilliamglenn said:I see Merkel is bringing several major German CEOs with her to meet Trump. The absence of a Royal yacht doesn't seem to prevent her supporting German trade...
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US will 'not repeat' claims GCHQ wiretapped Donald Trump
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Don't give him ideasCD13 said:An amazing man. Not only is he an expert at hanging wallpaper, he's also learned politics economics, and can do journalism (although that needs only one brain cell) . Perhaps he can moonlight in neurosurgery too?
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Presumably the German equivalent would be a Federal Zeppelin?williamglenn said:I see Merkel is bringing several major German CEOs with her to meet Trump. The absence of a Royal yacht doesn't seem to prevent her supporting German trade...
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Hurrah for George.0
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Come on he's not Paul Nuttall OBE FRCSCD13 said:An amazing man. Not only is he an expert at hanging wallpaper, he's also learned politics economics, and can do journalism (although that needs only one brain cell) . Perhaps he can moonlight in neurosurgery too?
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Did you miss The Standard's coverage of Khan v Goldmsith?peter_from_putney said:Good news for the Tories on two fronts - the Evening Standard reverts to being a centre right newspaper and the BBC's Today programme hopefully ceases to be crammed full of leftie propaganda.
Oh, and first, yet again!0 -
When did the Evening standard stop being centre-right?peter_from_putney said:Good news for the Tories on two fronts - the Evening Standard reverts to being a centre right newspaper and the BBC's Today programme hopefully ceases to be crammed full of leftie propaganda.
Oh, and first, yet again!
Politically GO is a good fit, it's the job share that's the problem.0 -
My Day 4 Cheltenham "hopefuls" are
1.30 Charlie Parcs win at 4/1
2.10 Ivanovich Gorbatov each way at 9/1
2.10 Crieve Hill each way at 33/1
2.50 Wholestone each way at 15/2.
3.30 Sizing John each way at 15/2
4.10 Wonderful Charm win at 5/1
4.50 Battleford each way at 12/1.
4.50 Dell Arca each way at 40/1
5.30 Dodging Bullets win at 14/1 Corals.
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Looks like George Osborne took Theresa May's advice and learned some emotional intelligence, that's why he's so much in demand, first BlackRock now The Standard.
I guess when Mrs May ceases to be PM she'll be asked to edit Shoes Weekly?0 -
George is only 45yrs old.0
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And Rupert Murdoch to take SkyTheWhiteRabbit said:
When did the Evening standard stop being centre-right?peter_from_putney said:Good news for the Tories on two fronts - the Evening Standard reverts to being a centre right newspaper and the BBC's Today programme hopefully ceases to be crammed full of leftie propaganda.
Oh, and first, yet again!
Politically GO is a good fit, it's the job share that's the problem.0 -
Or maybe Other World KingdomTheScreamingEagles said:Looks like George Osborne took Theresa May's advice and learned some emotional intelligence, that's why he's so much in demand, first BlackRock now The Standard.
I guess when Mrs May ceases to be PM she'll be asked to edit Shoes Weekly?
DO NOT google from a work pc.
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That the S&M/fetish magazine?Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:
Or maybe Other World KingdomTheScreamingEagles said:Looks like George Osborne took Theresa May's advice and learned some emotional intelligence, that's why he's so much in demand, first BlackRock now The Standard.
I guess when Mrs May ceases to be PM she'll be asked to edit Shoes Weekly?
DO NOT google from a work pc.0 -
:-)TheScreamingEagles said:
That the S&M/fetish magazine?Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:
Or maybe Other World KingdomTheScreamingEagles said:Looks like George Osborne took Theresa May's advice and learned some emotional intelligence, that's why he's so much in demand, first BlackRock now The Standard.
I guess when Mrs May ceases to be PM she'll be asked to edit Shoes Weekly?
DO NOT google from a work pc.
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Is this a first ? A Trump administration apology:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/17/us-makes-formal-apology-britain-white-house-accuses-gchq-wiretapping/0 -
The pound shop Gordon Brown Theresa May must be really regretting being so rude and abusive to George Osborne when she fired him.
Just remember darling, it was the Cameroons that made you PM, wethey can quite as easily end your tenure as PM.0 -
Imagine what the prestige of a Royal Yacht would do for a narcissist President. For that photo opportunity, HMG could name their pricewilliamglenn said:I see Merkel is bringing several major German CEOs with her to meet Trump. The absence of a Royal yacht doesn't seem to prevent her supporting German trade...
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The paper’s Russian owner, Evgeny Lebedev, said “I am proud to have an editor of such substance, who reinforces The Standard’s standing and influence in London and whose political viewpoint – socially liberal and economically pragmatic – closely matches that of many of our readers”.
Economically pragmatic? Does that mean they earn big money but like to act all virtuous at dinner parties?0 -
Never heard of it.Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:
:-)TheScreamingEagles said:
That the S&M/fetish magazine?Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:
Or maybe Other World KingdomTheScreamingEagles said:Looks like George Osborne took Theresa May's advice and learned some emotional intelligence, that's why he's so much in demand, first BlackRock now The Standard.
I guess when Mrs May ceases to be PM she'll be asked to edit Shoes Weekly?
DO NOT google from a work pc.0 -
That is MY job.TheScreamingEagles said:I guess when Mrs May ceases to be PM she'll be asked to edit Shoes Weekly?
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Apart from at the Navy Yard, perhaps.Big_G_NorthWales said:
Bit difficult to moor it in Washingtonwilliamglenn said:I see Merkel is bringing several major German CEOs with her to meet Trump. The absence of a Royal yacht doesn't seem to prevent her supporting German trade...
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*strokes chin*TheScreamingEagles said:
Never heard of it.Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:
:-)TheScreamingEagles said:
That the S&M/fetish magazine?Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:
Or maybe Other World KingdomTheScreamingEagles said:Looks like George Osborne took Theresa May's advice and learned some emotional intelligence, that's why he's so much in demand, first BlackRock now The Standard.
I guess when Mrs May ceases to be PM she'll be asked to edit Shoes Weekly?
DO NOT google from a work pc.
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"No doubt it will be pointed out that Boris Johnson managed for a time the twin roles of being an MP and editing the Spectator."
With the small difference that (1) the Spectator is a weekly not a daily and more importantly in the political context (2) the LES is a regional not a national publication, claiming to speak for a capital city whose interests are vastly different to the regional interests of the North West.
The conflict of interest is so manifest that there is going to be great pressure on Osborne to step down.0 -
What a pity the new editor wasn't already in place to coordinate the Standard's budget coverage last week.0
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This gives George a pulpit with a wide range of possibilities for the future.
If Khan wants to go back after one term to be a MP (and possibly the Next Labour Leader) then this enables George to be a prime candidate for Mayor of London.
Alternatively if Brexit goes wrong, it leaves George as the main alternative PM.0 -
I used to spend a lot of time in The Village, it was one of the magazines available to read in the bars and clubs.Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:
*strokes chin*TheScreamingEagles said:
Never heard of it.Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:
:-)TheScreamingEagles said:
That the S&M/fetish magazine?Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:
Or maybe Other World KingdomTheScreamingEagles said:Looks like George Osborne took Theresa May's advice and learned some emotional intelligence, that's why he's so much in demand, first BlackRock now The Standard.
I guess when Mrs May ceases to be PM she'll be asked to edit Shoes Weekly?
DO NOT google from a work pc.
I was more of an Attitude reader.0 -
Except he wont have a seat after 2020. Tatton is merging with Brady's seat.Verulamius said:This gives George a pulpit with a wide range of possibilities for the future.
If Khan wants to go back after one term to be a MP (and possibly the Next Labour Leader) then this enables George to be a prime candidate for Mayor of London.
Alternatively if Brexit goes wrong, it leaves George as the main alternative PM.0 -
Do we know if there were objections?rottenborough said:
Except he wont have a seat after 2020. Tatton is merging with Brady's seat.Verulamius said:This gives George a pulpit with a wide range of possibilities for the future.
If Khan wants to go back after one term to be a MP (and possibly the Next Labour Leader) then this enables George to be a prime candidate for Mayor of London.
Alternatively if Brexit goes wrong, it leaves George as the main alternative PM.0 -
Not really - it can sail up the Potomac.Big_G_NorthWales said:
Bit difficult to moor it in Washingtonwilliamglenn said:I see Merkel is bringing several major German CEOs with her to meet Trump. The absence of a Royal yacht doesn't seem to prevent her supporting German trade...
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This story is catnip for the media...media + politician + London....hit the trifecta.0
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Interesting news. It will certainly give him a platform to tweak hard brexiter tails
And so todays Cheltenham ew picks.
The Worlds End, More of That, Battleford...0 -
You missed out he is the face (and arse) of a big advertising campaign as well...CD13 said:An amazing man. Not only is he an expert at hanging wallpaper, he's also learned politics economics, and can do journalism (although that needs only one brain cell) . Perhaps he can moonlight in neurosurgery too?
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Talking of arses, I went to see Sergei Polunin's new work last night. A *lot* of arses on display of all flavours.FrancisUrquhart said:
You missed out he is the face (and arse) of a big advertising campaign as well...CD13 said:An amazing man. Not only is he an expert at hanging wallpaper, he's also learned politics economics, and can do journalism (although that needs only one brain cell) . Perhaps he can moonlight in neurosurgery too?
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Can George Osborne sing?
We haven't won Eurovision in 20 years.0 -
If Tatton is going, George could get a new seat closer to London?TOPPING said:
Do we know if there were objections?rottenborough said:
Except he wont have a seat after 2020. Tatton is merging with Brady's seat.Verulamius said:This gives George a pulpit with a wide range of possibilities for the future.
If Khan wants to go back after one term to be a MP (and possibly the Next Labour Leader) then this enables George to be a prime candidate for Mayor of London.
Alternatively if Brexit goes wrong, it leaves George as the main alternative PM.0 -
The Standard has always been pitched as a fit for London, if anything I thought it went a touch right when it went free.TheWhiteRabbit said:
When did the Evening standard stop being centre-right?peter_from_putney said:Good news for the Tories on two fronts - the Evening Standard reverts to being a centre right newspaper and the BBC's Today programme hopefully ceases to be crammed full of leftie propaganda.
Oh, and first, yet again!
Politically GO is a good fit, it's the job share that's the problem.0 -
In the real world you're completely right. The new money in the US, China, Arabia etc LOVE the opportunity to mingle with the old money and Royal families. They frame their invitation and want their photo taken with the Captain and military band. It makes for a great opportunity to get trade done even if some people don't like the idea.Beverley_C said:
Imagine what the prestige of a Royal Yacht would do for a narcissist President. For that photo opportunity, HMG could name their pricewilliamglenn said:I see Merkel is bringing several major German CEOs with her to meet Trump. The absence of a Royal yacht doesn't seem to prevent her supporting German trade...
A new Royal Yacht would pay for itself in a year or two - they should fund it with special bonds, would probably have the £100m raised in a few weeks and they could be building it, in Britain, of course, by the end of the year.0 -
Y I meant do we know if there were objections to the new Tatton boundaries at the Boundary Commission sessions.Verulamius said:
If Tatton is going, George could get a new seat closer to London?TOPPING said:
Do we know if there were objections?rottenborough said:
Except he wont have a seat after 2020. Tatton is merging with Brady's seat.Verulamius said:This gives George a pulpit with a wide range of possibilities for the future.
If Khan wants to go back after one term to be a MP (and possibly the Next Labour Leader) then this enables George to be a prime candidate for Mayor of London.
Alternatively if Brexit goes wrong, it leaves George as the main alternative PM.0 -
And why would an ex-Chancellor want to be Mayor of London? The PM angle is the obvious (only?) one: I'm just not convinced this move makes that more likely (even in a tits-up-Brexit scenario).Verulamius said:This gives George a pulpit with a wide range of possibilities for the future.
If Khan wants to go back after one term to be a MP (and possibly the Next Labour Leader) then this enables George to be a prime candidate for Mayor of London.
Alternatively if Brexit goes wrong, it leaves George as the main alternative PM.0 -
north london powerhouseWulfrun_Phil said:
With the small difference that (1) the Spectator is a weekly not a daily and more importantly in the political context (2) the LES is a regional not a national publication, claiming to speak for a capital city whose interests are vastly different to the regional interests of the North West.0 -
It puts him high up on a throne with a view and voice over all he surveys. He can then choose at his leisure which direction and what occupation, if any, he would like to pursue.Tissue_Price said:
And why would an ex-Chancellor want to be Mayor of London? The PM angle is the obvious (only?) one: I'm just not convinced this move makes that more likely (even in a tits-up-Brexit scenario).Verulamius said:This gives George a pulpit with a wide range of possibilities for the future.
If Khan wants to go back after one term to be a MP (and possibly the Next Labour Leader) then this enables George to be a prime candidate for Mayor of London.
Alternatively if Brexit goes wrong, it leaves George as the main alternative PM.
Don't forget plenty of political commentators (thinking Oborne, etc) would rather stay as is because they have more freedom.0 -
Sorry, but the Cameroons don't run the Tory Party anymore.TheScreamingEagles said:The pound shop Gordon Brown Theresa May must be really regretting being so rude and abusive to George Osborne when she fired him.
Just remember darling, it was the Cameroons that made you PM, wethey can quite as easily end your tenure as PM.0 -
Hurrah for George, at least we're not talking about IndyRef20
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Emotional intelligence experience?Tissue_Price said:
And why would an ex-Chancellor want to be Mayor of London? The PM angle is the obvious (only?) one: I'm just not convinced this move makes that more likely (even in a tits-up-Brexit scenario).Verulamius said:This gives George a pulpit with a wide range of possibilities for the future.
If Khan wants to go back after one term to be a MP (and possibly the Next Labour Leader) then this enables George to be a prime candidate for Mayor of London.
Alternatively if Brexit goes wrong, it leaves George as the main alternative PM.
Household name?
Opportunity to be a player? After all a European job is now unlikely...0 -
The FT:
"Global financiers line up to engage with Le Pen"
"Analysts at banks and funds including UBS, BlackRock and Barclays have met FN officials to discuss its economic plans, according to people close to the party. Representatives from dozens of governments including the US, Argentina, Sweden and Denmark have also met FN officials or attended party events, many for the first time."
The Telegraph:
"Could the Le Pens really become France's first family?"
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We haven't gone away you know.Casino_Royale said:
Sorry, but the Cameroons don't run the Tory Party anymore.TheScreamingEagles said:The pound shop Gordon Brown Theresa May must be really regretting being so rude and abusive to George Osborne when she fired him.
Just remember darling, it was the Cameroons that made you PM, wethey can quite as easily end your tenure as PM.0 -
It's weird. Theresa May will be actively whipping the editor of the London Evening Standard in the House of Commons to vote for her Government's policies.Wulfrun_Phil said:"No doubt it will be pointed out that Boris Johnson managed for a time the twin roles of being an MP and editing the Spectator."
With the small difference that (1) the Spectator is a weekly not a daily and more importantly in the political context (2) the LES is a regional not a national publication, claiming to speak for a capital city whose interests are vastly different to the regional interests of the North West.
The conflict of interest is so manifest that there is going to be great pressure on Osborne to step down.
Yet, he will be the independent editor of *the* major newspaper in our capital city actively critiquing those Government policies at exactly the same time.0 -
The Standard was right-right under both Veronica Wadley and Sarah Sands. The only time recently it's been centrist or centre-right was under Geordie Greig.0
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We didn't renew the Royal Yacht because New Labour had a tinge of the Republican about it upon assuming power, not to mention all that Cool Britannia nonsense, and the reputation of the monarchy at the time was rather low and a bit Tory-lite.Sandpit said:
In the real world you're completely right. The new money in the US, China, Arabia etc LOVE the opportunity to mingle with the old money and Royal families. They frame their invitation and want their photo taken with the Captain and military band. It makes for a great opportunity to get trade done even if some people don't like the idea.Beverley_C said:
Imagine what the prestige of a Royal Yacht would do for a narcissist President. For that photo opportunity, HMG could name their pricewilliamglenn said:I see Merkel is bringing several major German CEOs with her to meet Trump. The absence of a Royal yacht doesn't seem to prevent her supporting German trade...
A new Royal Yacht would pay for itself in a year or two - they should fund it with special bonds, would probably have the £100m raised in a few weeks and they could be building it, in Britain, of course, by the end of the year.
It was silly. The RoI alone justified one then, and justifies one now.0 -
As he clearly isn't interested in representing his constituents it's time for the Tatton Parliamentary constituency to de-select Boy Goroge...
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We're gonna need a similar sized distraction every day for the next four years!TheScreamingEagles said:Hurrah for George, at least we're not talking about IndyRef2
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Boo for George as we are not talking about AV...TheScreamingEagles said:Hurrah for George, at least we're not talking about IndyRef2
Good on him though, better than sulking on the back benches.0 -
Tony Blair launches pushback against 'frightening populism'
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/mar/17/tony-blair-launches-pushback-against-frightening-populism0 -
Latest Opinionway poll puts Le Pen at 28% in R1, and in the runoff at 41% against Macron and 45% against Fillon.0
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It means don't overtax my income, home, second home, or investment portfolios, and let me send my kids to good private schools, and the more globalisation/internationalism the better, but I'm not too fussed about the effect of all of that on the little people, unless they are those suffering in a fashionable or progressive cause.tlg86 said:The paper’s Russian owner, Evgeny Lebedev, said “I am proud to have an editor of such substance, who reinforces The Standard’s standing and influence in London and whose political viewpoint – socially liberal and economically pragmatic – closely matches that of many of our readers”.
Economically pragmatic? Does that mean they earn big money but like to act all virtuous at dinner parties?0 -
Perhaps GO is leading the way back to the most civilised lifestyle ever devised for a gentleman: 10am business; 1pm lunch; 3pm HoC; 4pm tea; 6pm cocktails; 8pm dinner; 10pm division lobby, assisted and supported by party whips; 11pm carriages and so to bed.0
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That wasn't my point, or yours.TheScreamingEagles said:
We haven't gone away you know.Casino_Royale said:
Sorry, but the Cameroons don't run the Tory Party anymore.TheScreamingEagles said:The pound shop Gordon Brown Theresa May must be really regretting being so rude and abusive to George Osborne when she fired him.
Just remember darling, it was the Cameroons that made you PM, wethey can quite as easily end your tenure as PM.0 -
But where do the voters of Tatton fit in?Restharrow said:Perhaps GO is leading the way back to the most civilised lifestyle ever devised for a gentleman: 10am business; 1pm lunch; 3pm HoC; 4pm tea; 6pm cocktails; 8pm dinner; 10pm division lobby, assisted and supported by party whips; 11pm carriages and so to bed.
Because it's a safe seat (rotten borough?) he is treating this constituency as his own private fiefdom.
Maybe he thinks he is doing them a favour in representing them at all? #BornToRule0 -
I've just read all of that.FrancisUrquhart said:Tony Blair launches pushback against 'frightening populism'
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/mar/17/tony-blair-launches-pushback-against-frightening-populism
What's his solution?
I get he wants to re-energise the centre. But how?
As far as I can tell, he's just pouring a lot of money and resources into telling everyone why they are wrong, and he is right, without doing any form of listening to changing circumstance, yet alone new policy proposals that might attract people back to such a position.
It's the usual Blair guff and wind, that brings back a lot of memories for me of his 1997-2006 reign (and a reign it was).
It must be very frightening for Tony that he's no longer popular.0 -
Iain Macleod was editor of the Spectator in the mid 1960s and remained an MP - as did Dick Crossman in the early 1970s when editor ofthe New Statesman.0
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Where are you Martin Bell? Or equivalent!GIN1138 said:As he clearly isn't interested in representing his constituents it's time for the Tatton Parliamentary constituency to de-select Boy Goroge...
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Meet the new boss day at the ES
https://twitter.com/joy_lo_dico/status/8427086310617743360 -
I see that somebody on Twitter has the handle GOsbornegenius. No doubt this will provide further proof to him that he was right and that George Osborne really is a polymath who shines in everything he does.0
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They're busily deleting uncomplimentary tweets about him!Sandpit said:Meet the new boss day at the ES
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OK but that's still three years where the voters of Tatton have to put up with an MP who not only has outside interests but has a highly demanding full time job hundreds of miles away.RobD said:
The seat is due to disappear if the boundary changes go through.GIN1138 said:As he clearly isn't interested in representing his constituents it's time for the Tatton Parliamentary constituency to de-select Boy Goroge...
It's pretty outrageous and highly indicative of the arrogance of the posh buys when you think about it.0 -
The SNP approved hashtag is ScotRef.TheScreamingEagles said:Hurrah for George, at least we're not talking about IndyRef2
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As pointed out upthread both are weeklies.RobD said:
Boris Johnson was also editor of Spectator from 1999-2005, becoming an MP in 2001.justin124 said:Iain Macleod was editor of the Spectator in the mid 1960s and remained an MP - as did Dick Crossman in the early 1970s when editor ofthe New Statesman.
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Probably to not remind people of the one less than three years ago (just in case they have somehow forgotten).williamglenn said:
The SNP approved hashtag is ScotRef.TheScreamingEagles said:Hurrah for George, at least we're not talking about IndyRef2
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A fair point!OldKingCole said:
As pointed out upthread both are weeklies.RobD said:
Boris Johnson was also editor of Spectator from 1999-2005, becoming an MP in 2001.justin124 said:Iain Macleod was editor of the Spectator in the mid 1960s and remained an MP - as did Dick Crossman in the early 1970s when editor ofthe New Statesman.
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Which is why as Editor of PB's style guide, PB will be using #IndyRef2.williamglenn said:
The SNP approved hashtag is ScotRef.TheScreamingEagles said:Hurrah for George, at least we're not talking about IndyRef2
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That's funny. By huge coincidence, I just happened to get together all the main titles for a press conference at midday today. Times, FT, City AM etc. I could see as I spoke the room was full of excitement...but not at what I was saying. They were saying essentially...'fucking unbelievable. Russian owner is using him. Gideon will get both barrels from all the Press. It won't last!" But they were all very jolly, more than usual. They see as a laugh.tlg86 said:
They're busily deleting uncomplimentary tweets about him!Sandpit said:Meet the new boss day at the ES
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It helped that Boris had a London seat of course. Even so it was hardly an ideal situation...RobD said:
Boris Johnson was also editor of Spectator from 1999-2005, becoming an MP in 2001.justin124 said:Iain Macleod was editor of the Spectator in the mid 1960s and remained an MP - as did Dick Crossman in the early 1970s when editor ofthe New Statesman.
Does Osborne actually ever grace Tatton with his presence or does he just flit in for an hour every six months?0 -
Factually, and without bias.TheScreamingEagles said:0 -
Fair and balanced?Pulpstar said:
Factually, and without bias.TheScreamingEagles said:
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I'll give George some tips on how to write a fair and balanced, neutral analysis on Theresa May and her polling.Pulpstar said:
Factually, and without bias.TheScreamingEagles said:0 -
Has mention been made of the skillset that Gorgeous George brings to the editor's chair? His extensive* knowledge and skillset in journalism and producing a daily newspaper will I assume mean he has to rely on deputy editors to do the actual job whilst he goes to 5 hour lunches.
The other thought is that Tristran Hunt really missed a trick. High profile full time job in London? Northern constituency? Why resign - Oik shows you can do both
*OK, no experience of journalism whatsoever. A few bits of freelance work submitting gossip column copy doesn't make him suitable for this role0 -
Will be surprised if her ratings ever get as toxic as his...TheScreamingEagles said:0 -
His website suggests he does on Fridays, which I think is the usual day for MPs to be in their constituency.GIN1138 said:
It helped that Boris had a London seat of course. Even so it was hardly an ideal situation...RobD said:
Boris Johnson was also editor of Spectator from 1999-2005, becoming an MP in 2001.justin124 said:Iain Macleod was editor of the Spectator in the mid 1960s and remained an MP - as did Dick Crossman in the early 1970s when editor ofthe New Statesman.
Does Osborne actually ever grace Tatton with his presence or does he just flit in for an hour every six months?0 -
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Tips? You can write his copy.TheScreamingEagles said:
I'll give George some tips on how to write a fair and balanced, neutral analysis on Theresa May and her polling.Pulpstar said:
Factually, and without bias.TheScreamingEagles said:0 -
Absolubtely.RobD said:0 -
It has been said that I've been writing Osborne's copy for years.williamglenn said:
Tips? You can write his copy.TheScreamingEagles said:
I'll give George some tips on how to write a fair and balanced, neutral analysis on Theresa May and her polling.Pulpstar said:
Factually, and without bias.TheScreamingEagles said:0 -
Thankfully you posted the censored version....FrancisUrquhart said:0 -
SINDY2 ?TheScreamingEagles said:
Which is why as Editor of PB's style guide, PB will be using #IndyRef2.williamglenn said:
The SNP approved hashtag is ScotRef.TheScreamingEagles said:Hurrah for George, at least we're not talking about IndyRef2
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Bit early in the day for the NSFW version.RobD said:
Thankfully you posted the censored version....FrancisUrquhart said:0 -
I wonder what his constituents in Tatton will make of him making London and the interests of London his primary focus.GIN1138 said:
It helped that Boris had a London seat of course. Even so it was hardly an ideal situation...RobD said:
Boris Johnson was also editor of Spectator from 1999-2005, becoming an MP in 2001.justin124 said:Iain Macleod was editor of the Spectator in the mid 1960s and remained an MP - as did Dick Crossman in the early 1970s when editor ofthe New Statesman.
Does Osborne actually ever grace Tatton with his presence or does he just flit in for an hour every six months?
Goodbye Northern Powerhouse.0 -
Perhaps the good burghers of Tatton are like those wives who nag their retired husbands to go out and get a job: 'All that time on his hands now he's no longer Chancellor, can't have him moping about the House, he needs to get out and about and not be bothering me here all the time'.0
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Limited second jobs = OK (though all jobs and earnings should be declared)JackW said:
If you de-select all Conservative MP's with second jobs then it's like they'll have fewer MP's than the LibDems ...GIN1138 said:As he clearly isn't interested in representing his constituents it's time for the Tatton Parliamentary constituency to de-select Boy Goroge...
Full time job editing a London based newspaper hundreds of miles away from his constituency = Not OK.0
