Shambles

[ludwig]

At a time when the government is in complete disarray and we're faced with a rogues gallery of unappealing candidates for our next PM, we have an equally shambolic opposition led by an even more unappealing candidate. Is there any cause for optimism in British politics at the moment?

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/jun/10/jeremy-corbyn-lambasted-by-labour-mps-in-worst-meeting-as-leader

[spathiphyllum]

"Is there any cause for optimism in British politics at the moment? "

No.

[KARL]

Could be shortened: "Is there any cause for optimism in Britain" - the answer is still the same.

[spathiphyllum]

I mean, i guess if you really search for optimism.. You could say at least it won't be Blair as PM again.

[Gromit]

"Is there any cause for optimism in British politics at the moment? "

No.
The Government is utterly terrible.
The Opposition is as bad.
The LibDems can’t be trusted.
The Brexit Party are a one trick pony.

We are well and truly f******!

[steg]

I think Hunt is quite appealing as we always cad a hunt as PM

[ToraToraTora]

I'm hopeful, once we inevitably leave the EU with no deal, the remoaners will have either absconded or shut up, then we can get back to usual politics. These are unusual times because most of the HOQ don't want to leave the EUSSR. Once that is sorted they'll focus on the traditional stuff and we'll be back to normal by xmas.

[spathiphyllum]

Ah yes, remainers to blame for the gov failing to peruse any brexit plans. Standard.

[Jordyboy9]

Back to normal by Christmas?
Don’t hold your breath Tora,
This group of chinless wonders will stretch it out for as long as they can.

[Gromit]

1. // most of the HofC don't want to leave the EU. //

2. // Once that is sorted //

If most MPs don’t was us to leave, we won’t leave. It won’t get sorted the way you want it to get sorted.

[dannyk13]

Gromit, No deal by 31st October means we leave by default.

[spathiphyllum]

"Gromit, No deal by 31st October means we leave by default. "

I guess we will have to wait and see. Come 30th of Oct we will be finding excuses to push back the date.

[spathiphyllum]

Because dates have already been set, at the time seemingly in stone, but they have all come and gone.

[agchristie]

It is without doubt a beleaguering time in British politics no matter which side of the fence one is positioned.

Can one be optimistic? Perhaps not in the short term. The Conservatives, having made a mess of Brexit and full of internal division, are now faced with the prospect of selecting a new leader who will have one of the toughest political undertakings ever known. Not only has he/she got to find a way to unite the party but also grapple with the Brexit issue and much more as well as convincing the electorate that only they can be trusted to lead the country.

The Labour Party have their own serious issues to grapple with. The recent win in Peterborough gave them a timely boost but party bigwigs will know that they have to perform much better at all levels.The most staunch of Labour supporters must be tearing their hair out at the way the party is being led and the complete failure to capitalise on golden opportunities offered to them on a plate.

I suppose if you are a Lib/Dem or a Brexit Party fan then levels of optimism may be higher but more than tinged with a dose of realism.

At this time, it is a great pity that there is no obvious figure who can offer a frisson of excitement but even if there was, the electorate know more than ever that collectively Parliament has failed us at all levels from the Speaker to both sides of the House.

It is not a pantomime to swell one's egos and it's high time that many of our supposed representatives realised that this is the 21st century and got on with the business they are expected to do.

[Old_Geezer]

Things can only get better
Can only get, can only get
They get on from here
You know, I know that
Things can only get better

[Gromit]

D:Ream featured Brian Cox.
A man with a brain the size of a planet, as Marvin used to say.
I guess he is over qualified to be Prime Minister.

[agchristie]

//I guess he is over qualified to be Prime Minister.//

Give him a try, you never know, we could be starstruck!!

[Gromit]

Brian Cox and D:Ream had the hit “Things can only get better” if anyone missed the connection.

[mushroom25]

//Brian Cox and D:Ream had the hit “Things can only get better” if anyone missed the connection. //

D:Ream had the hit. Brian Cox played keyboard, but in general he was a live performer only, and in the studio Pete Cunnah played keyboard. thus it was with the "labour" anthem, the recorded version of which Brian Cox did not feature. Pete Cunnah (who wrote the song) later expressed misgivings about allowing his work to be used for political ends.

[Spicerack]

Gromit //Brian Cox and D:Ream had the hit “Things can only get better” if anyone missed the connection.//

Got that. But who's Dai?

[Spicerack]

Yes, some of you thickos might stop voting for the Liblabcon.