HomeT.R.O.Y wrote:Any negativity is denied or ignored by this government and it’s supporters.
Good! There is way too much negativity in this country.
How is the Tory government doing?
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141 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Sun Mar 01, 2020 5:56 pm
Natasha Whittam
Nat Lofthouse
Good! There is way too much negativity in this country.
142 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Sun Mar 01, 2020 6:01 pm
Sluffy
Admin
xmiles wrote:gloswhite wrote:Comment by a reporter on the Sophie Ridge show was that some people think he was no longer up to the job, (presumably coping with the change of pace and ways of working).Angry Dad wrote:He was a trouble maker he had to go and she gets things done, she will be pm one day.okocha wrote:A damning indictment of our increasingly despotic government:
The top civil servant in the Home Office has resigned and said he intends to sue the government for constructive dismissal.
Sir Philip Rutnam said there had been a "vicious and orchestrated" campaign against him in Home Secretary Priti Patel's office.
Sir Philip, who has had a career spanning 33 years, said he believed his experience was "extreme" but part of a "wider pattern" in government
All part of the standard briefing against him of course.
It will be interesting to see what comes out in court.
I doubt very much it will get to court, it would be political dynamite if it did.
If you aren't really familiar with how Government works and what is potentially going on think of it as Malcolm Tucker from the 'Thick of it'...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0074rc0/the-thick-of-it-series-1-episode-1
...meets Sir Humphrey Appleby from 'Yes Minister'.
The first is an unappointed political advisor/activist who isn't part of the elected government but has great sway over 'short term' political objectives - think Dominic Cunnings (or similarly Momentum in the Labour Party under Corbyn) and the second is an extremely intelligent permanent career officer whose job is to give professional advise and deliver such policies 'long term' in a way that doesn't 'damage' the country, think Sir Philip.
The tightrope the civil service walks is to deliver the polices of which ever shade of political party is in power at the time whilst using its 'influence' to limit 'bad things' happening - think of how Sir Humphrey stalled and blocked things for instance.
Obviously I'm using comedy programmes to give an idea of what is going on but this is a really major thing - unprecedented I would think, where I would think political 'extremism' has so publicly be shown to be challenged at the highest possible levels - Javid resigned as Chancellor and now Sir Philip as Permanent Secretary to the Home Office (both on opposite sides of the street so to speak in that Javid is an elected politician and Rutnam a career Civil Servant) and both have seeming rejected being used as marionette's to Cummings influence over the Conservative party leadership.
I've no doubt many top civil servants have been moved out over the decades, Rutnam rejected a financial sweetener to go quietly, so this is a much bigger story than a clash of personalities between Patel and Rutnam (he's not after the money, he wants to tell the world what is going on behind the scenes because he clearly believes it to be wrong and damaging).
There's going to be a load of spin now to limit such damage and marginalise and undermine Rutnum's credibility - indeed Sir Philip said as much in his resignation speech.
143 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Sun Mar 01, 2020 9:41 pm
okocha
El Hadji Diouf
The "people" referred to are all Tory allies of Patel.gloswhite wrote:Comment by a reporter on the Sophie Ridge show was that some people think he was no longer up to the job, (presumably coping with the change of pace and ways of working).
144 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Sun Mar 01, 2020 9:48 pm
Natasha Whittam
Nat Lofthouse
okocha wrote:The "people" referred to are all Tory allies of Patel.
Bored. Have you considered looking into the Forest Green Rovers accounts?
145 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Sun Mar 01, 2020 10:29 pm
okocha
El Hadji Diouf
I thought Caroline Flack's suicide had led to an appeal for everyone to be kinder to each other, especially on social media platforms like this one. I'm looking for signs that this is happening.....
It has also been one of Boris' stated aims since the election, that we should try to bring a divided UK closer together and stop the enmity and hostility towards one another. I'm expecting Tories to support him on this principle.
It has also been one of Boris' stated aims since the election, that we should try to bring a divided UK closer together and stop the enmity and hostility towards one another. I'm expecting Tories to support him on this principle.
146 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Sun Mar 01, 2020 10:41 pm
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Bob got that gig, but I'm hoping he'll get bored and take up whittling. I find it very calming.Natasha Whittam wrote:okocha wrote:The "people" referred to are all Tory allies of Patel.
Bored. Have you considered looking into the Forest Green Rovers accounts?
Last week I whittled a barn owl wearing a bowler hat.
147 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Mon Mar 02, 2020 12:48 am
wanderlust
Nat Lofthouse
So that's why they're facing extinction. It's folk like you who need to give up whittling 'em if we're going to keep the field mouse population under control.boltonbonce wrote:
Last week I whittled a barn owl wearing a bowler hat.
Try whittling wood instead.
Out of interest, do you always wear a bowler hat whilst whittling?
149 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Mon Mar 02, 2020 8:07 am
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
This is no time for levity. I take my whittling seriously.wanderlust wrote:So that's why they're facing extinction. It's folk like you who need to give up whittling 'em if we're going to keep the field mouse population under control.boltonbonce wrote:
Last week I whittled a barn owl wearing a bowler hat.
Try whittling wood instead.
Out of interest, do you always wear a bowler hat whilst whittling?
I took it up after being disqualified from the European speed chainsaw carving championships, after an incident in the semi final.
My opponent Steve, these days better known as Legless Steve, in carving circles, insisted I be banned from future championships.
Whittling has been a blessing to me.
151 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:08 am
Angry Dad
Youri Djorkaeff
boltonbonce wrote:Bob got that gig, but I'm hoping he'll get bored and take up whittling. I find it very calming.Natasha Whittam wrote:okocha wrote:The "people" referred to are all Tory allies of Patel.
Bored. Have you considered looking into the Forest Green Rovers accounts?
Last week I whittled a barn owl wearing a bowler hat.
Cool would love to see a barn owl wearing a bowler hat can you post a photo?
152 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Mon Mar 02, 2020 10:54 am
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Angry Dad wrote:boltonbonce wrote:Bob got that gig, but I'm hoping he'll get bored and take up whittling. I find it very calming.Natasha Whittam wrote:okocha wrote:The "people" referred to are all Tory allies of Patel.
Bored. Have you considered looking into the Forest Green Rovers accounts?
Last week I whittled a barn owl wearing a bowler hat.
Cool would love to see a barn owl wearing a bowler hat can you post a photo?
153 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Tue Mar 03, 2020 1:13 am
wanderlust
Nat Lofthouse
Don't want to appear rude, but have ever seen an actual barn owl Bonce?boltonbonce wrote:Angry Dad wrote:boltonbonce wrote:Bob got that gig, but I'm hoping he'll get bored and take up whittling. I find it very calming.Natasha Whittam wrote:okocha wrote:The "people" referred to are all Tory allies of Patel.
Bored. Have you considered looking into the Forest Green Rovers accounts?
Last week I whittled a barn owl wearing a bowler hat.
Cool would love to see a barn owl wearing a bowler hat can you post a photo?
They look a bit like this...
....not to be confused with the much rarer meerowl....
154 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Tue Mar 03, 2020 1:23 am
wanderlust
Nat Lofthouse
Anyone read the Government's "wishlist" for the upcoming negotiations? The fools have published it. - nice gesture to provide a checklist for comparison when the bloodbath is over.
155 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:34 am
Angry Dad
Youri Djorkaeff
They have very long legs do owls ,look under the feathers.
156 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:35 am
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Yes Lusty, I know what a barn owl looks like. Been an avid birdwatcher from the age of 15. Did you think I actually whittled?
You're in grave danger of taking me seriously. Even worse, of believing what I post.
You're in grave danger of taking me seriously. Even worse, of believing what I post.
157 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:38 am
Angry Dad
Youri Djorkaeff
Owl legs are one of the funniest things you will see.
158 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:40 am
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
Have you seen Nat's legs?Angry Dad wrote:Owl legs are one of the funniest things you will see.
159 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Tue Mar 03, 2020 10:45 am
boltonbonce
Nat Lofthouse
They're surprisingly long. Makes them even funnier.Angry Dad wrote:They have very long legs do owls ,look under the feathers.
160 Re: How is the Tory government doing? Tue Mar 03, 2020 11:02 am
Angry Dad
Youri Djorkaeff
Check out an adult 
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