Tag Archives: may

Cabinet pudding

Posted on November 14, 2018 by twitmericks

The Cabinet meeting on Brexit/ Agreed, though the details still vex it,/ The deal done by May,/ But most pundits say/ Just wait till the Commons rejects it./// https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-46215930 The Cabinet meeting on BrexitAgreed, though the details still vex it,The … Continue reading →

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Heads EU win, tails UK loses

Posted on October 29, 2018 by twitmericks

The Tories are terribly split/ And Brexit is going to shit/ But kind Mrs May/ Will give the UK/ A shiny new 50p bit./// The Tories are terribly splitAnd Brexit is going to shitBut kind Mrs MayWill give the UKA … Continue reading →

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Hushin’ the Russians?

Posted on March 15, 2018 by twitmericks

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 A minister chosen by May,Who now represents the UKIn global discussions,Instructed the RussiansTo shut up and … Continue reading →

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Entente Commerciale

Posted on January 18, 2018 by twitmericks

In Britain, the leader of France/ Set out what would greatly enhance/ His cooperation/ To block immigration -/  A sizeable sterling advance./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42723401    

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Muffled Reshuffle

Posted on January 8, 2018 by twitmericks

A strong, stable leader named May/ Reshuffled her people today,/ But those told to go/ Just answered her ‘No!’/ And so she allowed them to stay./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42615003 A strong, stable leader named MayReshuffled her people today,But those told to goJust … Continue reading →

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Failing Grayling

Posted on January 2, 2018 by twitmericks

Conservative minister Grayling/ Left overcharged passengers railing/ And flew off to Qatar/ To dodge the small matter/ Of policies palpably failing./// Conservative minister GraylingLeft overcharged passengers railingAnd flew off to QatarTo dodge the small matterOf policies palpably failing.#RailFail #railfares #railfare … Continue reading →

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Mick Twister’s Bigly Brextastic 2017

Posted on December 30, 2017 by twitmericks

I could easily fill this review with Trump and Brexit, but there’s too much other good stuff around, so let me briefly summarise those twin horrors. TRUMP  It was a year when one  man bestrode the world of news like … Continue reading →

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A-don’ Believe it!

Posted on December 30, 2017 by twitmericks

Ex-minister Andrew Adonis,/ To judge by his horrified tone is/ Just grasping that May/ Is in disarray,/ While most are appalled at his slowness./// Ex-minister Andrew #Adonis ,To judge by his horrified tone isJust grasping that MayIs in disarray,While most … Continue reading →

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Bringing Home the Bacon?

Posted on December 8, 2017 by twitmericks

This little pig went to Brussels/ To break with the Treaty of Rome/ But after some flexing of muscles/ Went Oui Oui Oui all the way home./// *The observant among you will have instantly noticed that this is not a … Continue reading →

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Brex for the Border

Posted on December 4, 2017 by twitmericks

As Britain negotiates Brexit/ The border continues to vexit/ With May’s coalition/ In fragile condition/ This could be the issue that fexit./// https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/dup-vows-to-block-any-brexit-border-deal-which-separates-ni-from-rest-of-uk-36376499.html As Britain negotiates BrexitThe border continues to vexitWith May's coalitionIn fragile conditionThis could be the issue that … Continue reading →

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