I suspect Bailey is trying to force the hand of the govt
But has he got the government by the bollox? To use a non-technical term.
TiRed I'm not doubting Gillian Tett's qualifications to comment on economic matters, I am actually doing the reverse which is why I quoted her.
I have no qualifications beyond how to swing a hammer or cut a piece of 4x4, it's never stopped me from commenting on all sorts of issues including economics!
Cleverly: "we're not going to be cutting public services"
Has he dropped a bollock? Or the is only avenue left benefits - annihilate universal credit?
"Which explains why Lehman Brothers collapsed – because everyone was predicting it two years before it happened."
Most people who ramraid a warehouse will hear the alarms going off but it doesn't stop them trying to load as many TVs as they can into the van before the cops show up.
Thats where we were in 2008 and its where we are now - except the cops are 2 years away
If the quotes are right, the comments by Charlie at this week's meeting with PM Trussed Up are absolutely priceless.
'Back again? Dear oh dear...'
Meanwhile Cruella wants to have modern slavery handled by default as an illegal immigration issue. That's really going to help improve safety for the victims.
highlandman
Free MemberIf the quotes are right, the comments by Charlie at this week’s meeting with PM Trussed Up are absolutely priceless.
‘Back again? Dear oh dear…’
The quote is correct, again I'm no monarchist but I found it very amusing. The tone was very much a veneer of politeness over "****s sake, haven't they got rid of you yet, you ****ing ****"
eta video
https://twitter.com/bmay/status/1580281365899096065
eta 2, oops sorry hadn't seen bruneep already posted it a page or two back, i'm leaving it up anyway
That’s really going to help improve safety for the victims.
I'm pretty confident that's not high on the list of Cruella's priorities - she's a horrific ethical vacuum, and there's still Kemi Badenoch out there to the right of her in reserve.
I have no traditional qualifications for the job I do, but 25 years experience and a questioning mind go a long way.
You still ended up with letters after your name
It looks like everything Not-So-Cleverly had to say on his morning media rounds is about to become null and void…
https://twitter.com/nicholaswatt/status/1580517767299547136?s=21&t=zg0OWdlme3YON5fOsFhC7A
When she is gone she can get a job at Meta with cleggly boy she will fit right in.
In hindsight, I think this was always going to happen.
It didn't look like the budget was going to get through the Commons, too many rebels. So Truss and her cabinet would be a busted flush.
They couldn't of elected another new leader, it would of been too ridiculous.
A GE at the moment is out of the question, too many would of lost their jobs.
Rock and a hard place for the Tory party in general.
What now? try to get some credibility back before the GE? Bring back the fat, bumbling liar in 12 months?
When she is gone she can get a job at Meta with cleggly boy she will fit right in.
Is this a general comment or referring to the story just coming out that he has been named as one of those who alledgedly took bribes from Onlyfans to help suppress visibility of adult performers not working for onlyfans?
That petition to hold a GE is being debated on Monday - I'm sure the answer will be f-off but I hope Labour and others can use it to stick the boot in
I'm just looking forward to tomorrow with the BoE decision and the hinted at big uturn.
I wonder about her post PM as she's clearly going to need a new job soon. On her CV should she
A) have worst PM ever proudly at the top or
B) leave these dates empty and claim she was away travelling or similar?
Kwasi has said he is 100% staying on as chancellor.
See ya.
If he gets the sack while he's in the states, does he have to pay his own airfare home?
It appears that the next U-turn is very likely to be over corporation tax. No doubt Kwarteng and Truss will justify it by claiming that it is necessary to calm the markets, and perhaps emphasis that their goal is still low taxes but that it will be put on hold for now.
But even if it does calm the markets that won't necessarily stop the threat of serious Tory backbench revolt - how many Tory MPs are going to vote in favour of fracking, which is never going to enhance their standing with their electorate, or vote to support building developments in their Green Belt constituencies?
Whatever the result of the next general election it is certain that a great many Tory MPs will lose their seats, pissing off their electorates will be something which they will be very keen not to do.
As far as an early general election is concerned a couple of weeks ago I would have thought absolutely no chance whatsoever, not with polls consistently showing support for Labour more than double that for the Tories.
But now I'm not so sure, imo it depends on just how serious the crises within the Tory Party actually is, and I'm starting to think that it might be even more serious than I had previously imagined.
If a ruling party is experiencing serious internal strife and chaos it doesn't make for stable government. I have no doubt that most Tory MPs now accept that the next government won't be a Tory government. Getting rid of Truss would probably only minimise their losses.
The situation now could eventually end up trigging an early general election, especially if the Tories replace Truss and they feel that they have no option but to call an early election.
Many Tory MPs will be aware that whilst backing an early election might not be good for the Tory Party it might enhance their own personal political fortunes if they distance themselves from a deeply unpopular government.
And some Tories might genuinely not want to see the UK economy trashed.
Who could have predicted a couple of months ago that Labour would be leading the Tories by more than 30%? No one can predict what will happen in the next couple.
Their climate policy is unlawful, so presumably a u-turn on that too
https://goodlawproject.org/news/nz_update/
You still ended up with letters after your name
I had a few before I changed career direction, albeit with some transferrable quantitative skills 😉 .
When is her probationary period up? Must be soon. Is it still three months or can we make an exception?
You know that date when all the Junior Doctors rotate in the NHS. This new cabinet feels the same. I mean, James Cleverly. At least the NHS has the Consultants and Registrars to step in. Government has the Civil Servants. And what did the new rotation into the Treasury role do. Sacked his Consultant on Day 1.
You know we're up the swanny when George Osbourne is a voice of reason
https://twitter.com/George_Osborne/status/1580553190881497088?t=rWnZVnpze6oaX8phwPwyGw&s=19
It appears that the next U-turn is very likely to be over corporation tax.
They were planning to launch their 'death by a thousand cuts' policy later this month, not be the subject of it.
I've been really enjoying these guys recently
https://twitter.com/Exploding_Heads/status/1580459121840910342?t=njuYHnt4cvnHsq0gPdqs6A&s=19
Well Liz Truss's Home Secretary certainly isn't just a "superficial" Tory, she's a proper Tory Home Secretary:
Indian ministers are said to be furious with her remarks as the agreement is reportedly “on the verge of collapse”.
She aired concerns about the deal last week because it might increase migration, telling the Spectator “the largest group of people who overstay are Indian migrants”.
How on earth is it as high as nine per cent?
Even if someone agrees with her policies surely they would be in despair at how incompetently they have been introduced?
That puts Truss below Prince Andrew 11% (never mind truss wtf is still a fan of him!)
It's getting silly now
https://twitter.com/ChrisKimberley/status/1580666089511342080?t=K2h952THGDLuRc-uCvwKZw&s=19
How can ANYBODY be less popular that Prince Andrew? 😳
Crikey.
Read somewhere today that approval in western countries for Putin is around 11%.
So Putin would win in a popularity contest!
Hurrah!
Plotters are plotting
https://twitter.com/thetimes/status/1580658752457707521?t=5pyelhAY-5fjyEPqWAiF6g&s=19
Indian ministers are said to be furious with her remarks as the agreement is reportedly “on the verge of collapse”.
She aired concerns about the deal last week because it might increase migration, telling the Spectator “the largest group of people who overstay are Indian migrants”.
Surely this is deliberate and not due to utter incompetence? I cannot fathom the depths of stupidity one would have to drop to in spouting this stuff.
Probably best not to consider the depths of stupidity when talking about Liz Truss. It’s literally bottomless. She’s so dense, light bends around her
I’m betting that she’ll trigger Article 16 as a distraction just because…. well…. Why not?
QT should be interesting. I wonder which desperate mug they’ve talked into going out to defend Lizzie?
https://twitter.com/gurggles1234/status/1580673620464263170?s=21&t=Mj3MNJL2BSE9TvSA1u3N2g
How on earth is it as high as nine per cent?
Half of the 9% weren't entirely sure who Liz Truss is and thought she was someone else?
I wouldn't expect 100% of people to know who the leader of the Tory Party is.
Why would they? It’ll be Boris again before Christmas. They’re that stupid.
As usual very sharp comment from John Crace https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/oct/13/is-librium-liz-a-delusional-narcissist-or-just-disastrously-dim
'Welcome to the People’s Republic of Trussia' genius though.
'Trussia!'
Some people peak early in their life. Ghoulish funeral giggler Kwasi Kwarteng looked a mekon-level genius on University Challenge, who knew he forgot his maths so soon. U turn then the boot before the month is out. Tories will do anything to stay in power.
Who is this truss person?
Her surname is o'leary.
I think Truss has Boris level morals when it comes to a married partner.
Caher, you give her too much credit.
I still think she's a Lib Dem sleeper. Great job Liz.
I’m wondering if he gets to be the fall guy,someone’s got to take the blame, if you believe the papers sounds like they’ve already decided to reverse stuff whilst he was out of the country,behind his back.
TBH actually leaving the country seemed a rather politically stupid thing to do, still they do like to get the odd jolly in.
I think they are in total crisis and making it up as they go along.
Amazing and scary at the same time.
