There he is. The first Prime Minister in the entire history of this island country who – confirmed and officially – broke the law while in office. A week ago today, the shitgibbon-in-chief was handed a Fixed Penalty Notice after the first tranche of fines was issued by the Metropolitan Police. This particular one was for Johnson’s own birthday bash… Read moreCRIMINAL
In a world of three-word slogans, which political life in the UK has come to under the current PM, the above sums up yet another infamy perpetrated by those in power. The issue at hand is a Christmas party that took place on 18 December last year in No 10 Downing Street. Now, a little get-together among colleagues for a… Read moreDrinks. Nibbles. Games.
Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson. There are lot of things one could say about this man, none of them flattering. But that could easily be construed as being biased (which I am) and short-changing his achievements (of which… Read moreA cringe fest without equal
“Shame!” Reminiscent of one of the most memorable scenes from Games of Thrones, the House of Commons had its own version of public indignation last week, albeit in a slightly different setting. Meet Owen Paterson. Tory MP for North Shropshire for the last 24 years, previously Northern Ireland Minister, and all around veteran of the political process in Westminster. Next… Read moreGoT in the HoC
The way to end a government career is not by being stupid, but by becoming expendable. Meet Matt Hancock, MP for West Suffolk, unassuming, unambitious, always towing the party line. And as of last Saturday, ex-Secretary for Health and Social Care. To be fair to poor Matt, when he got the job in 2019, no-one expected much from the Department… Read moreHow to end a government career
This is what happens when you have the week off, and don’t feel like following the news – the world turns in uncomfortable directions. Where to begin? Let’s start with the one that has the farthest reaching consequences: Arlene Foster, First Minister of Northern Ireland, resigned today. Most famous in Northern Irish politics for the Cash for Ash scandal. Also… Read moreQuo vadis, Ulster?
