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Zac Attack

Posted on December 2, 2016 by twitmericks

There is an old Tory named Zac/ Whom voters have given the sack/ He scored an own goal/ By calling a poll/ But failing to win his seat back./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-38178486 There is an old Tory named ZacWhom voters have given … Continue reading →

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Brexit’s a Piece of Cake

Posted on November 29, 2016 by twitmericks

A Brexit note captured in shot/ Reveals the government plot/ Is Have Cake and Eat it/ Though Brussels may greet it/ With Shit or Get off of the Pot./// http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-latest-secret-memo-leak-plans-cake-and-eat-it-a7445231.html A Brexit note captured in shotReveals the government plotIs Have … Continue reading →

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Prosecco Diplomacy

Posted on November 17, 2016 by twitmericks

This – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-37995606 – was a story with two parts, but I couldn’t fit Boris Johnson’s sally and the Italian minister Carlo Calenda’s response into one limerick, so I just went with the former.   But then, rather marvellously, @pseudomonas made up for … Continue reading →

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Rubbing Along

Posted on November 13, 2016 by twitmericks

The MEP Nigel Farage/ Paid court to the new grand fromage,/ Presenting to Trump/ His pale English rump/ For transcontinental frottage./// http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/13/exclusive-nigel-farage-reveals-donald-trumps-team-has-reservatio/ The MEP Nigel #Farage Paid court to the new grand fromage,Presenting to #TrumpHis pale English rumpFor transcontinental frottage. — … Continue reading →

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Emergency Brexit Blocked

Posted on November 3, 2016 by twitmericks

A court ruled Prime Minister May/ Must wait before breaking away./ No triggering Brexit/ Till parliament checks it/ And MPs have all had a say.//// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37857785 A court ruled Prime Minister MayMust wait before breaking away.No triggering #brexit Till parliament … Continue reading →

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Open Season on Treason

Posted on October 18, 2016 by twitmericks

A Tory got up a petition/ To make backing Brussels sedition/ And punish as traitors/ Remain advocators/ In front of the Grand Inquisition./// https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/oct/17/call-to-keep-uk-in-eu-should-be-treason-urges-tory-councillors-petition A Tory got up a petitionTo make backing Brussels seditionAnd punish as traitorsRemain advocatorsIn front of … Continue reading →

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Boris Has Cake and Eats it

Posted on October 16, 2016 by twitmericks

A mop-headed minister who/ Campaigned for a pro-Brexit view/ Had days before written/ A piece saying Britain/ Was better off in the EU./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37670091 A mop-headed minister whoCampaigned for a pro-Brexit viewHad days before writtenA piece saying BritainWas better off … Continue reading →

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Brexit Effect Spreads

Posted on October 13, 2016 by twitmericks

A big UK grocery chain/ Is showing the post-Brexit strain/ Tho Lidl or Spar might/ Still have jars of marmite/ At Tesco you’ll seek it in vain./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37639518 A big UK grocery chainIs showing the post-Brexit strainTho Lidl or Spar … Continue reading →

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Jam Tomorrow

Posted on October 4, 2016 by twitmericks

The UK department of trade/ Says Britain must not be afraid/ No need to get nervous/ Our jam will preserve us/ You can’t beat Seville marmalade./// Stay calm, Brexit-worriers: Liam Fox has a plan to sell ‘innovative British jams and … Continue reading →

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Quick Brown Fox Jumps on Lazy Dogs

Posted on September 10, 2016 by twitmericks

The UK’s top trade diplomat/ Finds Britons too lazy and fat/ To work for prosperity/ (Except Adam Werritty/ With whom Liam once shared a flat.)/// http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/sep/10/business-leaders-politicians-attack-fox-over-lazy-accusations The UK's top trade diplomatFinds Britons too lazy and fatTo work for prosperity(Except Adam … Continue reading →

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