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Borexit Strategy

Posted on July 1, 2016 by twitmericks

There once was an ex-London mayor/ Shambolic, with shaggy fair hair/ Who led us to Brexit/ Then ran for the exit/ With everything up in the air./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36672591 There once was an ex-London mayorShambolic, with shaggy fair hairWho led us … Continue reading →

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Gove for Guv?

Posted on June 30, 2016 by twitmericks

There was a contender named Gove:/ Abandoning Boris, he strove/ To beat the big blond/ Despite a shared bond -/ The web of deceit both men wove./// http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/michael-gove-to-stand-as-tory-leader-a7110591.html There was a contender named Gove:Abandoning Boris, he stroveTo beat the big … Continue reading →

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FFS IDS!

Posted on June 26, 2016 by twitmericks

A UK MP, IDS/ Declared IOU, NHS/ The cash 4 EU/ Will now B 4 U./ This turned out 2 B pure BS./// http://news.sky.com/story/1717826/backtrack-on-give-nhs-350m-eu-money-promise A UK MP, IDSDeclared IOU, NHSThe cash 4 EUWill now B 4 U.This turned out 2 … Continue reading →

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Minister Learns Lesson

Posted on May 7, 2016 by twitmericks

A minister writing new rules/ Concerning the running of schools/ Admits: “It was mad o’ me/ Forcing academy/ Status on all – we were fools!”/// http://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/may/06/government-backs-down-over-plan-to-make-all-schools-academies A minister writing new rulesConcerning the running of schoolsAdmits: "It was mad o' meForcing … Continue reading →

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Scary Tories

Posted on May 6, 2016 by twitmericks

In London’s election for mayor/ The Tory campaign said Beware/ The Muslim from Tooting/ But voters were rooting/ For Sadiq, rejecting the scare./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2016-36232392 In London's election for mayorThe Tory campaign said BewareThe Muslim from TootingBut voters were rootingFor Sadiq, … Continue reading →

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Stripping or Whipping?

Posted on April 20, 2016 by twitmericks

A John who’s a Brit politician/ Said after a fact-finding mission/ I do find lap-dancing/ Extremely entrancing/ But me, I’m more into submission./// http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/apr/19/john-whittingdale-mps-free-dinner-lap-dancing-club-licensing-inquiry A John who's a Brit politicianSaid after a fact-finding missionI do find lap-dancingExtremely entrancingBut me, I'm … Continue reading →

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Enjoying a Backlash

Posted on April 13, 2016 by twitmericks

John Whittingdale’s getting some gyp/ He says it’s only a blip/ Not a big story/ Just one more Tory/ Eager to follow the whip./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36031743 John Whittingdale's getting some gypHe says it's only a blipNot a big storyJust one more … Continue reading →

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Family Fortunes

Posted on April 5, 2016 by twitmericks

A tax-dodging fund named Blairmore/ Hides all of its money offshore./ The son of the founder/ Is now a propounder/ Of benefit cuts for the poor./// http://www.theguardian.com/news/2016/apr/04/panama-papers-david-cameron-father-tax-bahamas A tax-dodging fund named BlairmoreHides all of its money offshore.The son of the … Continue reading →

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The IDS of March

Posted on March 19, 2016 by twitmericks

A minister named IDS/ Left Cameron’s team in a mess./ He’s quit in disgust/ At cuts so unjust/ That even he can’t acquiesce./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-35848687 A minister named #IDSLeft Cameron's team in a mess.He's quit in disgustAt cuts so unjustThat even … Continue reading →

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Revenue is Sweet

Posted on March 16, 2016 by twitmericks

George Osborne is raising a levy/ To target the sugary bevvy./ The government thinks/ A tax on soft drinks/ Will stop us from getting too heavy./// http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-35813973 George Osborne is raising a levyTo target the sugary bevvy.The government thinksA tax … Continue reading →

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