The 'Poll of Polls' that I use, because it tends to smooth away outliers, has increased the Labour lead from 18% to 20% - at last.

It's a sad reflection of the human race that 24% of people still think that voting for the lying, cheating, thieving, bunch of sexual deviants and predators that form the modern Tory party is a good idea.

Yes, I'd really like to know how the die-hard Tory voters can seriously justify their intentions.

I guess it's the belief that Labour would (somehow) be worse, that they would raise taxes (too much?) to properly fund the crumbling public services. Last I heard (years ago) was that most people will happily pay more taxes for better services. It's not complicated.

But there's such a massive cognitive disonance, after the Tories have proved they can't even be trusted with their traditional 'strengths':

- low taxes (I'm no expert, but apparently they're high),
- policing, the courts and the military (all 3 are massively underfunded),
- the economy (after Brexit and Trussonomics), 
- immigration (record highs),
- ?

My parents will both vote Tory because they always have. I think they still see Labour as the Callaghan Government when the country went bust. I've been a Tory voter most of my life, but went Lib Dem last time and will be Labour this. The self serving shower in charge now can't be ousted soon enough.

Apparently the covid enquiry is getting rather spicy ... and being broadcast live! 🤬 

https://twitter.com/PETERGRIST64160/status/1719323058886897666?s=20

Although note that this is in reference to Hancock rather than Cameron ! 🐷 

Good recap ...

https://chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/2023/11/what-covid-inquiry-tells-us-about-brexit.html

The dysfunctions revealed in the government's management of the pandemic were already present during the Brexit negotiations ... the same flaws, infighting, misogyny, and boosterism. The focus on Brexit, even during the pandemic, contributed to a lack of preparedness for both crises.

https://mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2023/11/how-could-johnson-have-become-prime.html

The Covid inquiry is showing how hopeless and harmful a Prime Minister Boris Johnson was. Johnson's popularity among Conservative party members, coupled with the support of the right-wing press, played a crucial role in him becoming party leader. Brexit hardliners and Nigel Farage also swayed Conservative MPs' opinions.
The media was able to downplay Johnson's inadequacies during the 2019 General Election, emphasizing the power of the right-wing press and its impact on the BBC's coverage.

About bl00dy time ...

... and look who's back ...

Weirdly, I feel somewhat relieved to have the big boys back around the table again ... now, what's William Hague up to ?

Not everyone is happy ... 😂 

https://twitter.com/i_iratus/status/1724001377108512997?s=20

Alright, strap in, you magnificent bastards - so much has happened in the last hour, my head is absolutely spinning.

Cruella Braverman, our not-so-beloved Home Secretary, has finally been booted the fuck out. Let's break out the bubbly because this is cause for a proper knees-up! I'm practically levitating with giddy, swear-word-laden joy. It's like watching a particularly nasty shitgibbon getting flicked off the face of the Earth.

HOWEVER, a holding of equine steads is also prudent.

As much as I'd love to get shit-faced in celebration, we've got some serious thinking to do. Rishi Sunak, our Prime Miniature, finally sprouted a pair and kicked her out, but it’s a case of too little, too late. The man's shown himself to be as weak as a wet paper bag and you can bet your last pound that this has been noticed within his own party. Time for a General Election? You bet your arse it is.

We also can't ignore the chance that Cruella's been playing 4D chess with us. She's probably retreating to the backbenches to scheme and plot like a true tossgremlin in the shadows.

I reckon Westminster’s about to become a viper pit of backstabbing and fuck aboutery, with the ERG and Sir Brady's inboxes spilling over with venomous wankspanglery. Resignations? I'll believe it when these pricks actually show some spine.

And don’t even get me started on the Rwanda Supreme Court decision. If they chuck it out, good riddance to bad rubbish. But if it gets the thumbs up, we're in for a shitshow. Cruella will be vindicated, armed with a moral high ground she's got no right to claim.

The biggest bloody plot twist? Cruella might just say "fuck you" to the Tories and start her own gang of malevolent crotchgoblins. Can you imagine the fuckery?

Also let’s quickly address the elephant in the room: some are saying Sunak bowed to pressure from the "woke mob". Bollocks to that. This isn’t about left or right; it’s about kicking out a malignant crotchgoblin who had no business being in office in the first place. This is about getting rid of someone so toxic, she could make a sewage plant smell like a rose garden.

Also, what the actual fuck is David Cameron doing at Downing Street? It's like seeing a ghost wander back into a haunted house. Is he lost? Nostalgic? Or just fancying a bit of a gander at the shitstorm he left behind?

Seriously, Cameron popping up at Number 10 is like the captain of the Titanic dropping by to check on the iceberg situation. Maybe he's there for a quick reminder of the good ol' days before he buggered off and left us all in the Brexit lurch.

It's bizarre, like a penguin rocking up in the Sahara. What's next? A strategy session with Captain Catastrophe himself? Fucking hell, we might as well start taking advice from a drunk parrot at this rate.

SO MUCH IS HAPPENING!!!

It's just been confirmed: James "Not-so-Cleverly" Cleverly has been tipped for the Home Secretary gig. I’m not sure whether to laugh or cry. Let’s break this down, shall we?

James Cleverly, the man whose name is an irony so thick you could cut it with a knife, is our next Home Secretary.

Let's be real, Cleverly as Home Secretary is like asking a goldfish to do a sudoku puzzle – expect a lot of aimless circling and not much progress. His track record as Foreign Secretary has been, well, let's just say it's been less foreign diplomacy and more like playing darts with a spaghetti noodle.

Seriously, appointing Cleverly? It's like the Tories are playing a game of "How Low Can You Go" with the bar of competence. Are they trying to turn the Home Office into a circus sideshow? Because if they are, bloody brilliant casting choice!

So brace yourselves, my friends. We're in for a spell of unbridled Conservative psychodrama. It’s almost tempting to sack off the day job and watch this clusterfuck unfold in real-time.

Keep your wits about you, and let’s ride this storm out. It’s going to be one hell of a bumpy ride.

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Right, let’s break down this absolute shitshow of a day (so far).

- Cruella Braverman, booted. Watch her like a hawk; she's as crafty as a fox in a henhouse. The political in-fighting’s going to explode, mark my words. Also, let's not forget the catalyst - her saying “homelessness is a lifestyle choice” and the absolute fuckery that she's been getting up to these last weeks culminating in the EDL thinking people want them in London.

- Her only statement so far, the typical "honour of my life blah blah blah" bollocks. But oh, she teases with “I will have more to say”. Brace yourselves, it's probably going to be a steaming load of vile awfulness that could make a hyena gag.

- James Cleverly as Foreign Secretary - proving that nominative determinism is as real as a unicorn wearing arseless chaps. The man couldn't find his way out of a paper bag, let alone navigate international politics.

And here’s the real kicker:

David Cameron, yes, that David Cameron, is now the fucking Foreign Secretary. Emergency ennobled by King Charles this morning - talk about a royal fuck-up. Sure, he’s got some statesman chops, but he's as unelected as a dictator. This is a dodgy move. I dislike it immensely because it sets a very shit precedent.

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So, how does David Cameron waltz back into government without being an MP?

It's through this nifty little trick called "ennoblement." Basically, King Charles waves his royal wand and poof! Cameron becomes a "Lord" in the House of Lords. And guess what? Lords can snag ministerial gigs.

Now, Cameron, once ennobled, can prance around as a government minister, say, Foreign Secretary, without needing the hassle of being elected by us commoners.

Handy, right?

But let's not kid ourselves, it's about as democratic as a penguin running a desert marathon. It's legal, sure, but it reeks of backdoor deals and makes a mockery of the whole "by the people, for the people" spiel.

the game of musical chairs goes on DC mist be laughing, as gets 100+ as ex pm grant now gets a new wage?

a few others out, but only job where you do a bad job, you get paid to go

https://twitter.com/mocent0/status/1724013919801385287