[Updated] Theresa May is new UK PM - Page 18

techguyone · 14-07-2016, 12:19

I'm not that unhappy about Gove, except that... I do think he was a breath of fresh air as prison reform, I do wonder what will happen there now, more book bans?

We'll see.

Ignitionnet · 14-07-2016, 12:51

Done with the Brexit stuff now, people will be delighted to know.

What Theresa May is doing is fascinating. Huge clear out of the 'Notting Hill' clique, and nothing short of a substantial reform of government.

She's definitely looking like she's not afraid to change things. People were expecting her to be relatively dull, instead she's scalped the cabinet already and is pushing strong reform, stamping her authority on government immediately.

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New department for Business, Energy and Industry may be set up, along with a new Infrastructure department, various other departments re-arranged and merged into it.

Why just change the head of departments when you can change entire departments?

MalteseFalcon · 14-07-2016, 13:03

Anyone know what is happening re: Health? Seen so many conflicting stories today, first he has gone then he is staying now he is going and now latest is he is definitely STAYING.

Gavin78 · 14-07-2016, 13:17

I'm not sure why so many people bash boris?

I think he's pretty intelligent I think he will do well or either that she's hoping someone abroad will think he's a muppet as well and he'll get shot ending his political career

Ignitionnet · 14-07-2016, 13:38

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Originally Posted by MarkC1984

Anyone know what is happening re: Health? Seen so many conflicting stories today, first he has gone then he is staying now he is going and now latest is he is definitely STAYING.

He's staying, official.

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Originally Posted by Gavin78

I'm not sure why so many people bash boris?

I think he's pretty intelligent I think he will do well or either that she's hoping someone abroad will think he's a muppet as well and he'll get shot ending his political career

He has a history of being careless with his words. Not ideal for our foremost international diplomat.

Hopefully the civil servants in the FCO will keep him in order.

techguyone · 14-07-2016, 14:30

Interesting

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Stephen Crabb resigns as work and pensions secretary

http://www.itv.com/news/update/2016-...ons-secretary/

Does this mean a comeback for IDS?

14-07-2016, 14:53

Hell no ids is the last thing the welfare system needs and he'd be the polar opposite of what may has talked about as I doubt she was taken in by his resignation over too much cutting of disability benefits.

denphone · 14-07-2016, 14:57

Damian Green is the new Work and Pensions Secretary RK.

Gary L · 14-07-2016, 18:43

Dave and George have been found together at a local cafe!
they still look cute together.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ting-Hill.html

**Hugh** · 14-07-2016, 19:27

I thought you would stop being obsessed when he stopped being PM...

Gary L · 14-07-2016, 20:12

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Originally Posted by Hugh

I thought you would stop being obsessed when he stopped being PM...

It's only been a few hours Hugh

Subject needs updating. she's been PM for ages now!n

Do you think Dave will ever see Obama again?
they didn't say their proper goodbye's really did they?

when was the last time they were together anyway. was it when Obama came over here to try and keep Dave in his job?

heero_yuy · 15-07-2016, 13:25

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Originally Posted by martyh

It took a woman PM to get us out of the mess of 70's so who knows ,she could be just what's needed and i think those politicians that rely on the old boys club are in for a shock .

Winds of change.

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Originally Posted by Ignitionnet

Done with the Brexit stuff now, people will be delighted to know.

What Theresa May is doing is fascinating. Huge clear out of the 'Notting Hill' clique, and nothing short of a substantial reform of government.

Sweep out the Tory toffs.

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She's definitely looking like she's not afraid to change things. People were expecting her to be relatively dull, instead she's scalped the cabinet already and is pushing strong reform, stamping her authority on government immediately

She's certainly hit the ground running. Going to be interesting to see how she does with Merkel. (Mud wrestling anybody?)

15-07-2016, 15:09

Nah I think Theresa will take Angela with arm wrestling maybe put some free trade agreements as the prize.

Anonymouse · 15-07-2016, 20:17

I haven't been following UK news of late because, not to put too fine a point on it, I'm in Tenerife, having a most excellent time. But this news made me sit up and look at it again.

Did I miss something? I thought the PM was elected, not appointed - I don't recall voting for her. What the hell?!

15-07-2016, 20:21

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Originally Posted by Anonymouse

I haven't been following UK news of late because, not to put too fine a point on it, I'm in Tenerife, having a most excellent time. But this news made me sit up and look at it again.

Did I miss something? I thought the PM was elected, not appointed - I don't recall voting for her. What the hell?!

No we don't elect a PM in this country ,never have, never will.We elect a political party .

Explaining this to a 10 yr old would be ok ,but an adult ,not so much