Who is going to win the 2018/2019 Tory Leadership election?
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Kaka Tim
Half Arsed and Slapdash till I Die
its hard to call this as it all depends weather terresa goes before or after brexit is settled (i.e march 29).
She might resign - or get pushed out - in the next week as her deal gets shot down. That could either unleash a bloody civil war - or they might jsut have a stop gap until brexit is done.
If May goes after march 29 (i cant see them not leaving it any later to get rid of her) - then it all depends on where we are wrt brexit.
It could be that its been cancelled or there's a 2nd ref or delayed or there some spatchcock norway deal - there could be a party split, or defections or who knows.
But it all boils down to which are the last two candidates chosen by the mps - and the tory membership pick the most fuckwitted right winger on offer
She might resign - or get pushed out - in the next week as her deal gets shot down. That could either unleash a bloody civil war - or they might jsut have a stop gap until brexit is done.
If May goes after march 29 (i cant see them not leaving it any later to get rid of her) - then it all depends on where we are wrt brexit.
It could be that its been cancelled or there's a 2nd ref or delayed or there some spatchcock norway deal - there could be a party split, or defections or who knows.
But it all boils down to which are the last two candidates chosen by the mps - and the tory membership pick the most fuckwitted right winger on offer
I was reading over the weekend that the 1922 committee have a great deal of leeway over what's put to the membership - it's not necessarily two. They could give a choice of 3 or 4 or even just one (in theory).
brogdale
Coming to terms with late onset Anarchism
Maybe, but the published rules seem pretty clear tbh.
brogdale
Coming to terms with late onset Anarchism
If ERG 'Essex barrow-boy' Mark Francois is anything to go by, the anger generated behind her might just see a few more envelopes winging their way to Brady. Liked the 'hiding in the toilets' bit!
What the government have done today is shameful.
He accused them of a “complete abuse of this House”, adding:
Having been found in contempt recently for the first time in living memory, they have now gone for a ‘buy one get one free’.
The whole House wanted to debate this, we wanted to vote on it, the people expected us to vote on it. And the government have gone away and hidden in the toilets.
People watching this on television will be confused and bemused and very, very angry at the way their own Parliament has let them down, the government should literally be ashamed of themselves.
He accused them of a “complete abuse of this House”, adding:
Having been found in contempt recently for the first time in living memory, they have now gone for a ‘buy one get one free’.
The whole House wanted to debate this, we wanted to vote on it, the people expected us to vote on it. And the government have gone away and hidden in the toilets.
People watching this on television will be confused and bemused and very, very angry at the way their own Parliament has let them down, the government should literally be ashamed of themselves.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
My vote goes to Amber Rudd. I think she would have been a strong frontrunner if she hadn't been caught lying about Windrush. Lying about Windrush should of course disqualify her, but I think the tories are that shameless that they would vote her in anyway. As importantly, I think she really wants it and has absolutely no shame about whatever she might have to do to get it (although that probably applies to all of them tbf).
It's perhaps for a separate thread with accompanying poll, but who would be the worst for us/the UK/humanity/other superior creatures (delete as applicable)? I lean towards Johnson, because he seems to get a pass from many, in politics and outside, due to his "character"?
brogdale
Coming to terms with late onset Anarchism
Any of the above.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Rees-Mogg. He would want to rip the country up for a fire sale. Johnson would be a relatively regular tory shit, imo. That's what he was as London mayor.
ska invita
back on the other side
Angela Eagle has just tweeted" "Theresa May is unable to provide the leadership this huge task needs. I believe I can" 
DotCommunist
So many particulars. So many questions.
aaaaaargh
You mean he has got a mobile phone after all.?
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
A bit too modern for your tastes no doubt.
Sasaferrato
Super Refuser!
Sasaferrato
Super Refuser!
Angela Eagle has just tweeted" "Theresa May is unable to provide the leadership this huge task needs. I believe I can"
Indeed.
Sasaferrato
Super Refuser!
The post is always a poisoned chalice, to a greater or lesser extent, but at the moment, what even moderately sane person would want it it?
The same could be said for being an MP. I think it was Billy Connelly who said wanting to be an MP should be grounds for being banned from doing so.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
You could have said exactly the same thing when May became leader. She's had two years strutting the world stage, being a leader. Being somebody. That's what they are all aiming for. I would think that the majority of them are absolutely desperate to do it. One of the reasons I still think it could be Rudd is because she is clearly prepared to do whatever it takes. Windrush lies and wafer thin constituency count against her, but they all have stuff that count against them.
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
I'd do it.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
So would I. I'd be kicked out/assassinated within about a week, though.
But the reality of course is closer to what William Burroughs said about being US president. 'What would I do if I were president, you ask? Why exactly what those who put me there told me to do.'
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
So would I. I'd be kicked out/assassinated within about a week, though.
Even for a few hours the £££ and the lulz would be worth it.
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