Transition Condition

Theresa May drew a red line,/

Declaring no leader could sign/

The backstop position/

On border transition -/

But now it’s apparently fine.///

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/mar/19/uk-and-eu-agree-terms-for-brexit-transition-deal

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If the Cap Fits…

There was an old fellow whose hat/

Was used as a backdrop to chat/

In Newsnight’s discussion/

And looked a bit Russian,/

Which caused a political spat.///

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-43463496

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Hushin’ the Russians?

A minister chosen by May,/
Who now represents the UK/
In global discussions,/
Instructed the Russians/
To shut up and just go away.///

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/mar/15/russia-ripping-up-the-international-rule-book-says-defence-secretary

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Korea Break

The reason why Donald sacked Rex/

Is probably not that complex/

He had an idea/

About North Korea/

Which none of his staffers respex.///

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War of Nerves

The UK is warning the Russians/

Of very severe repercussions;/

The Kremlin denies/

It’s poisoning spies/

But faces some awkward discussions.///

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-43377856

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Carragher Spat

A pundit who acted the yob/

Is fearful of losing his job/

As Sky believes spitting/

Is not the most fitting/

A use of his highly-paid gob.///

 

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National Affront

The FN can alter its name/

And dump Jean-Marie out of shame/

But isn’t it strange,/

The more racists change/

The more they remain just the same.///

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/11/marine-le-pen-marks-front-national-leadership-win-with-rebrand-proposal

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Ramos Runs

Real Madrid footballer Sergio/

Was gripped by a powerful urgio/

And ran to the can/

Mid-match, said Zidane/

To stop an embarrassing splurgio.///

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Korea Move

The POTUS agreed on a whim/
To meet with a leader named Kim/
Who not long ago tarred/
Trump with the tag dotard,/
Implying he’s aged and dim.///

 

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Stormy Proceedings

A president down on his luck/

Blamed media aide Sarah Huck/

For feeding the rush/

On his bid to hush/

The porn star he once used to find attractive.///

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