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muriel_volestrangler

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8. Williamson's an idiot; Jenrick is ethically suspect, Buckland too moderate

Reply to marble falls (Reply #5)

Wed Sep 15, 2021, 09:27 AM

Sep 2021

A running commentary from the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2021/sep/15/uk-covid-live-news-coronavirus-sajid-javid-tory-masks-vaccines

They expect Raab to be removed from Foreign Secretary and given Buckland's job at Justice. Raab was highly criticised for staying on a foreign holiday when the shit hit the fan in Afghanistan, rather than interrupting it to do his job. The reshuffle doesn't have to be done right now, but if Johnson thinks he can construct a team that voters will accept, it's better to do it now rather than in a rush before the next election.

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Can you imagine being such a toady and still getting the boot? [View all] Soph0571 Sep 2021 OP

Does Johnson have a clear majority or a coalition? marble falls Sep 2021 #1

A stonking overall working majority of 83. Emrys Sep 2021 #3

Why does he feel a need to shake up his cabinet? marble falls Sep 2021 #5

The bank benches need to feel that they can get a leg up. Soph0571 Sep 2021 #7

So we may be seeing the post Johnson Tory leaders coming up? marble falls Sep 2021 #9

He is still teflon Soph0571 Sep 2021 #15

It's not politics. It's the confluence of charismatic, low substance politicians and money. marble falls Sep 2021 #17

Williamson's an idiot; Jenrick is ethically suspect, Buckland too moderate muriel_volestrangler Sep 2021 #8

Replace them now and get the goofs behind him, makes sense. marble falls Sep 2021 #11

The polls have been slumping for the Tories recently. Emrys Sep 2021 #10

a big majority muriel_volestrangler Sep 2021 #4

Williamson sacked from Education too muriel_volestrangler Sep 2021 #2

Raab moved to Justice! Soph0571 Sep 2021 #6

And Liz Truss has replaced him as Foreign Secretary ... muriel_volestrangler Sep 2021 #12

That sinking feeling when ... muriel_volestrangler Sep 2021 #13

She is tipped for culture - we are all doomed Soph0571 Sep 2021 #14

Better than her getting Education, I think muriel_volestrangler Sep 2021 #16

Reaction from Tim Ireland (who exposed some of the worst of Dorries, many years ago) muriel_volestrangler Sep 2021 #18

He has to have people Cosmo Blues Sep 2021 #19

I'm glad that Nick Gibb has gone... LeftishBrit Sep 2021 #20