[davidjay]

Like, a million times over.

[Crabcakes]

Johnson is set to officially resign to Liz only after the new party leader is elected.

It’s probably paranoia, but I have an awful feeling he’s up to something. He could still now call a GE, of course - and that would be the ultimate scorched earth “fuck you”. Saying the new leader had to earn their own mandate and couldn’t have his. Because ‘big dog’ would *love* to be able to point to his successor immediately ending up losing ‘his’ majority, oblivious to the fact it was his actions that caused it.

[mattomac]

Johnson is set to officially resign to Liz only after the new party leader is elected.

It’s probably paranoia, but I have an awful feeling he’s up to something. He could still now call a GE, of course - and that would be the ultimate scorched earth “fuck you”. Saying the new leader had to earn their own mandate and couldn’t have his. Because ‘big dog’ would *love* to be able to point to his successor immediately ending up losing ‘his’ majority, oblivious to the fact it was his actions that caused it.

It’s not particularly awful in my view… I don’t see anything good from these candidates it’s about time we went to the polls.

[Crabcakes]

While I agree with that entirely, it’s awful from the point of view he’d still be doing yet more damage - by that stage bordering on Trump levels.

[Youngian]

Johnson is set to officially resign to Liz only after the new party leader is elected.

It’s probably paranoia, but I have an awful feeling he’s up to something. He could still now call a GE, of course - and that would be the ultimate scorched earth “fuck you”. Saying the new leader had to earn their own mandate and couldn’t have his. Because ‘big dog’ would *love* to be able to point to his successor immediately ending up losing ‘his’ majority, oblivious to the fact it was his actions that caused it.

The Boris cult is already claiming Tory polling has plunged as a result of ousting Johnson. That’s just like Corbynite reality bending.

[Boiler]

The Boris cult is already claiming Tory polling has plunged as a result of ousting Johnson. That’s just like Corbynite reality bending.

They've probably been inspired by the light bending seen on the JWST.

[The Weeping Angel]

Johnson is set to officially resign to Liz only after the new party leader is elected.

It’s probably paranoia, but I have an awful feeling he’s up to something. He could still now call a GE, of course - and that would be the ultimate scorched earth “fuck you”. Saying the new leader had to earn their own mandate and couldn’t have his. Because ‘big dog’ would *love* to be able to point to his successor immediately ending up losing ‘his’ majority, oblivious to the fact it was his actions that caused it.

Yeah I think your being paranoid if these last few months have shown anything is that Johnson isn't some Machiavellian genius but a chancer.

[Spoonman]

Yeah I think your being paranoid if these last few months have shown anything is that Johnson isn't some Machiavellian genius but a chancer.

More the case IMO that he thinks he's a Machiavellian genius but in reality comes off as a chancer.

[kreuzberger]

They've probably been inspired by the light bending seen on the JWST.

#

<exhales> Another achingly clever acronym which leaves us mere, casual reader mortals bereft.

[Boiler]

James Webb Space Telescope.

[Bones McCoy]

The Guardian reports that Dishonest Al is spending the wekend at Chequers, working on his soon to be released Autobiography.

Working title: "4 weddings and 180,000 funerals".

[Oboogie]

It's over 200,000 now.

[Youngian]

Rishi’s been reading his perfect interview motivational book from the eighties.

[Bones McCoy]

Rishi’s been reading his perfect interview motivational book from the eighties.

Spud off of the Trainspotting (again).

[Crabcakes]

Yeah I think your being paranoid if these last few months have shown anything is that Johnson isn't some Machiavellian genius but a chancer.

I absolutely think he’s a chancer - specifically one with a fucking massive ego, no shame, no consideration for others and a liking for loyalty and petty revenge.

Throwing a random GE into the mix would either see him stay as PM or be a massive ‘fuck you’ to everyone who he thinks has wronged him. No genius required, entirely in character.

[Abernathy]

Was I imagining this - or did Johnson call Starmer “Captain Crasheroonie Snoozefest” at PMQs the other day ? What the actual fuck?

[Malcolm Armsteen]

Was I imagining this - or did Johnson call Starmer “Captain Crasheroonie Snoozefest” at PMQs the other day ? What the actual fuck?

He did*. And WTAF.


*It was obviously a pre-written quip - he had to have three goes at it.

[satnav]

Am I right in thinking that if Johnson steps down as an MP in September he will conveniently sidestep the investigation looking into whether or not he mislead parliament when he clamed that he wasn't aware of any parties taking place in Downing Street during lockdown?

[Abernathy]

Am I right in thinking that if Johnson steps down as an MP in September he will conveniently sidestep the investigation looking into whether or not he mislead parliament when he clamed that he wasn't aware of any parties taking place in Downing Street during lockdown?

Yes, I think so, but in a way it doesn’t really matter any more, since it’s pretty much universally accepted that yes, of course the fucker lied to parliament. He lied about fucking everything. I somehow don’t think he’ll be applying for the stewardship of the Manor of Northstead any time soon, though.

[The Weeping Angel]

Yeah I think your being paranoid if these last few months have shown anything is that Johnson isn't some Machiavellian genius but a chancer.

I absolutely think he’s a chancer - specifically one with a fucking massive ego, no shame, no consideration for others and a liking for loyalty and petty revenge.

Throwing a random GE into the mix would either see him stay as PM or be a massive ‘fuck you’ to everyone who he thinks has wronged him. No genius required, entirely in character.

What makes you think the Tories are going to go along with this?