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About twitmericks

There is an old fellow called Mick/Who's been penning the odd limerick/I admit he's no Keats/But he does them in tweets/So to follow, you just have to click. https://twitter.com/#!/twitmericks "The limerick master of the twitterati" (The Guardian).

Nige’ll Oblige

Posted on May 12, 2015 by twitmericks

Although Nigel Farage resigned/ It put his old mates in a bind/ They need Farage back/ Because of a lack -/ There’s nobody else they could find!/// http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/may/11/nigel-farage-withdraws-resignation-as-ukip-leader Although Nigel Farage resignedIt put his old mates in a bindThey need … Continue reading →

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From Bad to Verse – Election 2015 in 8 Limericks

Posted on May 8, 2015 by twitmericks

After the exit poll and the first few results, I went to bed then got up at 5 for the results proper. I wasn’t quite going to live-limerick-blog the poll, but I wanted to see how many of the headlines … Continue reading →

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Cameron… and On and On

Posted on May 8, 2015 by twitmericks

The PM has been reelected/ With more seats than people expected,/ And so he can stay/ While Johnson and May/ Hang on for the day he’s rejected./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2015-32659720 The PM has been reelectedWith more seats than people expected,And so he … Continue reading →

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Party Loses its Ed

Posted on May 8, 2015 by twitmericks

There once was a leader named Ed/ Who failed to turn the map red/ As Labour was beaten/ From Ayr to Nuneaton/ So losing its Balls and its head./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-32633388 There once was a leader named EdWho failed to turn … Continue reading →

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They Disagreed with Nick

Posted on May 8, 2015 by twitmericks

The Liberal Democrat Nick Got in with the Tories too thick. When his coalition Hiked fees for tuition Electors gave Clegg’s party stick. ///http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2015-32633462 The Liberal Democrat NickGot in with the Tories too thick.When his coalitionHiked fees for tuitionElectors gave … Continue reading →

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Making New Plans for Nigel

Posted on May 8, 2015 by twitmericks

The final result in South Thanet/ Does not go as Ukippers plan it/ So farewell Farage/ No more badinage/ You said if you lost you would can it./// http://news.sky.com/story/1480147/farage-loses-ukip-westminster-bid-fails The final result in South ThanetDoes not go as Ukippers plan … Continue reading →

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Divided Kingdom

Posted on May 8, 2015 by twitmericks

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon/ Saw SNP poll support surgin’/ But England stayed Tory/ So part of the story/ Is how the UK is divergin’./// http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/this-not-scenario-would-wanted-5659114 First Minister Nicola SturgeonSaw SNP poll support surgin'But England stayed TorySo part of the storyIs … Continue reading →

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Labour Loses Balls

Posted on May 8, 2015 by twitmericks

The outgoing member for Morley/ Was beaten as Labour did poorly/ A new future calls/ For Mr Ed Balls/ Whom Twitter will miss very sorely./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2015-england-32644484 The outgoing member for MorleyWas beaten as Labour did poorlyA new future callsFor Mr … Continue reading →

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Yellow Peril

Posted on May 8, 2015 by twitmericks

The Lib Dems have tasted defeat/ In many a minister’s seat/ From Yeovil to Twickenham/ Voters are kickin’ em./ Ashdown needs headgear to eat./// http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/may/08/lib-dems-bad-night-share-of-vote-plummets-election The Lib Dems have tasted defeatIn many a minister's seatFrom Yeovil to TwickenhamVoters are kickin' … Continue reading →

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Lack of Respect

Posted on May 8, 2015 by twitmericks

George Galloway lost Bradford West,/ His latest electoral test./ As voters reject/ The man from Respect/ Perhaps he should give it a rest./// http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/george-galloway-facing-defeat-as-tactics-backfire-in-bradford-10234486.html George Galloway lost Bradford West,His latest electoral test.As voters rejectThe man from RespectPerhaps he should give … Continue reading →

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