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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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  • peter_from_putneypeter_from_putney Posts: 6,956
    edited March 2017
    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!
  • williamglennwilliamglenn Posts: 56,314
    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...
  • CD13CD13 Posts: 6,388
    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?
  • Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 67,204
    edited March 2017
    This is a media to media story centered on London.

    He may have to resign but as for the public their interest will be elsewhere
  • PulpstarPulpstar Posts: 80,100
    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...

    Say it isn't so !
  • Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 67,204
    edited March 2017
    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...

    Bit difficult to moor it in Washington
  • logical_songlogical_song Posts: 10,086
    US will 'not repeat' claims GCHQ wiretapped Donald Trump
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39300191
  • Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 67,204
    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?

    Don't give him ideas
  • Tissue_PriceTissue_Price Posts: 9,039
    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...

    Presumably the German equivalent would be a Federal Zeppelin?
  • TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 123,759
    Hurrah for George.
  • logical_songlogical_song Posts: 10,086
    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?

    Come on he's not Paul Nuttall OBE FRCS
  • TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 123,759
    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!

    Did you miss The Standard's coverage of Khan v Goldmsith?
  • TheWhiteRabbitTheWhiteRabbit Posts: 12,455
    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!

    When did the Evening standard stop being centre-right?

    Politically GO is a good fit, it's the job share that's the problem.
  • stjohnstjohn Posts: 1,914
    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.

  • TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 123,759
    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?
  • PlatoSaidPlatoSaid Posts: 10,383
    George is only 45yrs old.
  • Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 67,204
    TheWhiteRabbit said:

    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!

    When did the Evening standard stop being centre-right?

    Politically GO is a good fit, it's the job share that's the problem.
    And Rupert Murdoch to take Sky
  • Hertsmere_PubgoerHertsmere_Pubgoer Posts: 3,476
    TheScreamingEagles 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?

    Or maybe Other World Kingdom
    DO NOT google from a work pc.

  • TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 123,759
    Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:

    TheScreamingEagles 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?

    Or maybe Other World Kingdom
    DO NOT google from a work pc.

    That the S&M/fetish magazine?
  • Hertsmere_PubgoerHertsmere_Pubgoer Posts: 3,476
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:

    TheScreamingEagles 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?

    Or maybe Other World Kingdom
    DO NOT google from a work pc.

    That the S&M/fetish magazine?
    :-)

  • NigelbNigelb Posts: 81,114
    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/
  • TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 123,759
    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.
  • Beverley_CBeverley_C Posts: 6,256
    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...

    Imagine what the prestige of a Royal Yacht would do for a narcissist President. For that photo opportunity, HMG could name their price :)
  • tlg86tlg86 Posts: 27,216
    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?
  • TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 123,759
    Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:

    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:

    TheScreamingEagles 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?

    Or maybe Other World Kingdom
    DO NOT google from a work pc.

    That the S&M/fetish magazine?
    :-)

    Never heard of it.
  • Beverley_CBeverley_C Posts: 6,256
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    I guess when Mrs May ceases to be PM she'll be asked to edit Shoes Weekly?

    That is MY job. :angry:

  • mattmatt Posts: 3,789
    Big_G_NorthWales said:

    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...

    Bit difficult to moor it in Washington
    Apart from at the Navy Yard, perhaps.
  • Hertsmere_PubgoerHertsmere_Pubgoer Posts: 3,476
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:

    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:

    TheScreamingEagles 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?

    Or maybe Other World Kingdom
    DO NOT google from a work pc.

    That the S&M/fetish magazine?
    :-)

    Never heard of it.
    *strokes chin*

  • Wulfrun_PhilWulfrun_Phil Posts: 4,784
    "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.
  • Richard_NabaviRichard_Nabavi Posts: 30,822
    What a pity the new editor wasn't already in place to coordinate the Standard's budget coverage last week.
  • Tissue_PriceTissue_Price Posts: 9,039
    https://twitter.com/michaelhogan/status/842698240374034433
  • VerulamiusVerulamius Posts: 1,555
    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.
  • TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 123,759
    Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:

    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:

    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Hertsmere_Pubgoer said:

    TheScreamingEagles 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?

    Or maybe Other World Kingdom
    DO NOT google from a work pc.

    That the S&M/fetish magazine?
    :-)

    Never heard of it.
    *strokes chin*

    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.

    I was more of an Attitude reader.
  • rottenboroughrottenborough Posts: 67,950
    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.

    Except he wont have a seat after 2020. Tatton is merging with Brady's seat.
  • TOPPINGTOPPING Posts: 44,317
    rottenborough said:

    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.

    Except he wont have a seat after 2020. Tatton is merging with Brady's seat.
    Do we know if there were objections?
  • SouthamObserverSouthamObserver Posts: 40,054
    Big_G_NorthWales said:

    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...

    Bit difficult to moor it in Washington

    Not really - it can sail up the Potomac.

  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 87,534
    This story is catnip for the media...media + politician + London....hit the trifecta.
  • MonksfieldMonksfield Posts: 2,914
    Interesting news. It will certainly give him a platform to tweak hard brexiter tails :smile:

    And so todays Cheltenham ew picks.

    The Worlds End, More of That, Battleford...
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 87,534
    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?

    You missed out he is the face (and arse) of a big advertising campaign as well...
  • TOPPINGTOPPING Posts: 44,317
    edited March 2017
    FrancisUrquhart said:

    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?

    You missed out he is the face (and arse) of a big advertising campaign as well...
    Talking of arses, I went to see Sergei Polunin's new work last night. A *lot* of arses on display of all flavours.
  • tpfkartpfkar Posts: 1,579
    Can George Osborne sing?
    We haven't won Eurovision in 20 years.
  • VerulamiusVerulamius Posts: 1,555
    TOPPING said:

    rottenborough said:

    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.

    Except he wont have a seat after 2020. Tatton is merging with Brady's seat.
    Do we know if there were objections?
    If Tatton is going, George could get a new seat closer to London?
  • MonksfieldMonksfield Posts: 2,914
    TheWhiteRabbit said:

    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!

    When did the Evening standard stop being centre-right?

    Politically GO is a good fit, it's the job share that's the problem.
    The Standard has always been pitched as a fit for London, if anything I thought it went a touch right when it went free.
  • SandpitSandpit Posts: 56,880
    Beverley_C said:

    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...

    Imagine what the prestige of a Royal Yacht would do for a narcissist President. For that photo opportunity, HMG could name their price :)
    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.

    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.
  • TOPPINGTOPPING Posts: 44,317
    edited March 2017
    Verulamius said:

    TOPPING said:

    rottenborough said:

    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.

    Except he wont have a seat after 2020. Tatton is merging with Brady's seat.
    Do we know if there were objections?
    If Tatton is going, George could get a new seat closer to London?
    Y I meant do we know if there were objections to the new Tatton boundaries at the Boundary Commission sessions.
  • Tissue_PriceTissue_Price Posts: 9,039
    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.

    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).
  • dugarbandierdugarbandier Posts: 2,596
    Wulfrun_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.

    north london powerhouse
  • TOPPINGTOPPING Posts: 44,317
    Tissue_Price said:

    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.

    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).
    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.

    Don't forget plenty of political commentators (thinking Oborne, etc) would rather stay as is because they have more freedom.
  • Casino_RoyaleCasino_Royale Posts: 64,196
    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.

    Sorry, but the Cameroons don't run the Tory Party anymore.
  • TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 123,759
    Hurrah for George, at least we're not talking about IndyRef2
  • VerulamiusVerulamius Posts: 1,555
    Tissue_Price said:

    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.

    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).
    Emotional intelligence experience?
    Household name?
    Opportunity to be a player? After all a European job is now unlikely...
  • CyanCyan Posts: 1,262
    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?"
  • TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 123,759
    Casino_Royale said:

    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.

    Sorry, but the Cameroons don't run the Tory Party anymore.
    We haven't gone away you know.
  • Casino_RoyaleCasino_Royale Posts: 64,196
    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.

    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.

    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.
  • El_CapitanoEl_Capitano Posts: 4,251
    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.
  • Casino_RoyaleCasino_Royale Posts: 64,196
    Sandpit said:

    Beverley_C said:

    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...

    Imagine what the prestige of a Royal Yacht would do for a narcissist President. For that photo opportunity, HMG could name their price :)
    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.

    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.
    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.

    It was silly. The RoI alone justified one then, and justifies one now.
  • GIN1138GIN1138 Posts: 22,949
    As he clearly isn't interested in representing his constituents it's time for the Tatton Parliamentary constituency to de-select Boy Goroge...

  • SandpitSandpit Posts: 56,880
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Hurrah for George, at least we're not talking about IndyRef2

    We're gonna need a similar sized distraction every day for the next four years!
  • RobDRobD Posts: 60,705
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Hurrah for George, at least we're not talking about IndyRef2

    Boo for George as we are not talking about AV... :D

    Good on him though, better than sulking on the back benches.
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 87,534
    Tony Blair launches pushback against 'frightening populism'

    https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/mar/17/tony-blair-launches-pushback-against-frightening-populism
  • CyanCyan Posts: 1,262
    Latest Opinionway poll puts Le Pen at 28% in R1, and in the runoff at 41% against Macron and 45% against Fillon.
  • Casino_RoyaleCasino_Royale Posts: 64,196
    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?

    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.
  • RestharrowRestharrow Posts: 233
    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.
  • Casino_RoyaleCasino_Royale Posts: 64,196
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Casino_Royale said:

    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.

    Sorry, but the Cameroons don't run the Tory Party anymore.
    We haven't gone away you know.
    That wasn't my point, or yours.
  • PulpstarPulpstar Posts: 80,100
    Cyan said:

    Latest Opinionway poll puts Le Pen at 28% in R1, and in the runoff at 41% against Macron and 45% against Fillon.

    Goodo, hopefully she'll move back into sub 4s again so I can relay trade her.
  • GIN1138GIN1138 Posts: 22,949
    edited March 2017
    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.

    But where do the voters of Tatton fit in?

    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? #BornToRule
  • Casino_RoyaleCasino_Royale Posts: 64,196
    FrancisUrquhart said:

    Tony Blair launches pushback against 'frightening populism'

    https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/mar/17/tony-blair-launches-pushback-against-frightening-populism

    I've just read all of that.

    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.
  • justin124justin124 Posts: 11,527
    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.
  • OldKingColeOldKingCole Posts: 35,693
    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...

    Where are you Martin Bell? Or equivalent!
  • SandpitSandpit Posts: 56,880
    Meet the new boss day at the ES
    https://twitter.com/joy_lo_dico/status/842708631061774336
  • RobDRobD Posts: 60,705
    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...

    The seat is due to disappear if the boundary changes go through.
  • FishingFishing Posts: 5,840
    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.
  • tlg86tlg86 Posts: 27,216
    Sandpit said:

    Meet the new boss day at the ES
    https://twitter.com/joy_lo_dico/status/842708631061774336

    They're busily deleting uncomplimentary tweets about him!
  • RobDRobD Posts: 60,705
    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.

    Boris Johnson was also editor of Spectator from 1999-2005, becoming an MP in 2001.
  • GIN1138GIN1138 Posts: 22,949
    edited March 2017
    RobD said:

    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...

    The seat is due to disappear if the boundary changes go through.
    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.

    It's pretty outrageous and highly indicative of the arrogance of the posh buys when you think about it.
  • williamglennwilliamglenn Posts: 56,314
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Hurrah for George, at least we're not talking about IndyRef2

    The SNP approved hashtag is ScotRef.
  • OldKingColeOldKingCole Posts: 35,693
    RobD said:

    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.

    Boris Johnson was also editor of Spectator from 1999-2005, becoming an MP in 2001.
    As pointed out upthread both are weeklies.
  • RobDRobD Posts: 60,705
    edited March 2017
    williamglenn said:

    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Hurrah for George, at least we're not talking about IndyRef2

    The SNP approved hashtag is ScotRef.
    Probably to not remind people of the one less than three years ago (just in case they have somehow forgotten).
  • RobDRobD Posts: 60,705
    OldKingCole said:

    RobD said:

    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.

    Boris Johnson was also editor of Spectator from 1999-2005, becoming an MP in 2001.
    As pointed out upthread both are weeklies.
    A fair point!
  • TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 123,759
    williamglenn said:

    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Hurrah for George, at least we're not talking about IndyRef2

    The SNP approved hashtag is ScotRef.
    Which is why as Editor of PB's style guide, PB will be using #IndyRef2.
  • TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 123,759
    https://twitter.com/MSmithsonPB/status/842727959509307394
  • DixieDixie Posts: 1,221
    tlg86 said:

    Sandpit said:

    Meet the new boss day at the ES
    https://twitter.com/joy_lo_dico/status/842708631061774336

    They're busily deleting uncomplimentary tweets about him!
    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.
  • GIN1138GIN1138 Posts: 22,949
    RobD said:

    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.

    Boris Johnson was also editor of Spectator from 1999-2005, becoming an MP in 2001.
    It helped that Boris had a London seat of course. Even so it was hardly an ideal situation...

    Does Osborne actually ever grace Tatton with his presence or does he just flit in for an hour every six months?
  • PulpstarPulpstar Posts: 80,100
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    https://twitter.com/MSmithsonPB/status/842727959509307394

    Factually, and without bias.
  • RobDRobD Posts: 60,705
    Pulpstar said:

    TheScreamingEagles said:

    https://twitter.com/MSmithsonPB/status/842727959509307394

    Factually, and without bias.
    Fair and balanced? :p
  • TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 123,759
    Pulpstar said:

    TheScreamingEagles said:

    https://twitter.com/MSmithsonPB/status/842727959509307394

    Factually, and without bias.
    I'll give George some tips on how to write a fair and balanced, neutral analysis on Theresa May and her polling.
  • RochdalePioneersRochdalePioneers Posts: 30,967
    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 role
  • GIN1138GIN1138 Posts: 22,949
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    https://twitter.com/MSmithsonPB/status/842727959509307394

    Will be surprised if her ratings ever get as toxic as his...
  • RobDRobD Posts: 60,705
    GIN1138 said:

    RobD said:

    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.

    Boris Johnson was also editor of Spectator from 1999-2005, becoming an MP in 2001.
    It helped that Boris had a London seat of course. Even so it was hardly an ideal situation...

    Does Osborne actually ever grace Tatton with his presence or does he just flit in for an hour every six months?
    His website suggests he does on Fridays, which I think is the usual day for MPs to be in their constituency.
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 87,534
    edited March 2017
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    https://twitter.com/MSmithsonPB/status/842727959509307394

    No idea...

    image

  • JackWJackW Posts: 14,787
    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...

    If you de-select all Conservative MP's with second jobs then it's like they'll have fewer MP's than the LibDems ... :smile:
  • williamglennwilliamglenn Posts: 56,314
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Pulpstar said:

    TheScreamingEagles said:

    https://twitter.com/MSmithsonPB/status/842727959509307394

    Factually, and without bias.
    I'll give George some tips on how to write a fair and balanced, neutral analysis on Theresa May and her polling.
    Tips? You can write his copy.
  • PulpstarPulpstar Posts: 80,100
    RobD said:

    Pulpstar said:

    TheScreamingEagles said:

    https://twitter.com/MSmithsonPB/status/842727959509307394

    Factually, and without bias.
    Fair and balanced? :p
    Absolubtely.
  • TheScreamingEaglesTheScreamingEagles Posts: 123,759
    williamglenn said:

    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Pulpstar said:

    TheScreamingEagles said:

    https://twitter.com/MSmithsonPB/status/842727959509307394

    Factually, and without bias.
    I'll give George some tips on how to write a fair and balanced, neutral analysis on Theresa May and her polling.
    Tips? You can write his copy.
    It has been said that I've been writing Osborne's copy for years.
  • RobDRobD Posts: 60,705
    FrancisUrquhart said:

    TheScreamingEagles said:

    https://twitter.com/MSmithsonPB/status/842727959509307394

    No idea...

    image

    Thankfully you posted the censored version....
  • JackWJackW Posts: 14,787
    TheScreamingEagles said:

    williamglenn said:

    TheScreamingEagles said:

    Hurrah for George, at least we're not talking about IndyRef2

    The SNP approved hashtag is ScotRef.
    Which is why as Editor of PB's style guide, PB will be using #IndyRef2.
    SINDY2 ?
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 87,534
    RobD said:

    FrancisUrquhart said:

    TheScreamingEagles said:

    https://twitter.com/MSmithsonPB/status/842727959509307394

    No idea...

    image

    Thankfully you posted the censored version....
    Bit early in the day for the NSFW version.
  • Casino_RoyaleCasino_Royale Posts: 64,196
    GIN1138 said:

    RobD said:

    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.

    Boris Johnson was also editor of Spectator from 1999-2005, becoming an MP in 2001.
    It helped that Boris had a London seat of course. Even so it was hardly an ideal situation...

    Does Osborne actually ever grace Tatton with his presence or does he just flit in for an hour every six months?
    I wonder what his constituents in Tatton will make of him making London and the interests of London his primary focus.

    Goodbye Northern Powerhouse.
  • Richard_NabaviRichard_Nabavi Posts: 30,822
    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'.
  • GIN1138GIN1138 Posts: 22,949
    edited March 2017
    JackW said:

    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...

    If you de-select all Conservative MP's with second jobs then it's like they'll have fewer MP's than the LibDems ... :smile:
    Limited second jobs = OK (though all jobs and earnings should be declared)

    Full time job editing a London based newspaper hundreds of miles away from his constituency = Not OK.
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