His ERG performace has got to be performance art perfected.
At university as an undergraduate, there were a very few courses which were 100 per cent internally assessed by essay. A friend got a dog. A few us us did specuiate (under the influence of few few drinks) whether we could enroll Rover as a part time student and get then a couple of credits toward a BA: But it cost money better spent toward a few more drinks so we abandoned the idea. But thtat is what I think the ERG have done with Mark Francois as an MP.
What evidence is there of his side being the "winning side"?
The attempts by the Brexiteers on here to claim anything (even the EU declining to completely piss on the Johnson government at the first opportunity this week, in favour of giving itself the chance to embarrass itself further for a day) just demonstrates that lobby's increasing desparation, now that there is obviously no popular majority for Brexit.
The agreement of a deal with the EU, if it happens, is to be welcomed, but given the massive shift in public sentiment, Parliament is sure to insist on a confirmatory referendum - deal or no deal. And rightly so.
(why the fook does "embarrass" have a double "r" btw?)
TBH Francois is just a ridiculous person. In less partisan times, he'd be Chair of the Westminster Cross-Party Stupid Group and captain the HoC stupid team against the Lords, and against touring stupid parties from overseas legislatures.
He is fond of talking about his experience in Dad's Army as if it makes him Lord Kitchener and implies that he has (note: has) an enormous cock in radio interviews. If Brexit hadn't come along, he'd have found another vehicle for his telegenic brand of ridiculousness. He will almost certainly appear on HIGNFY as one of their take stooges, or maybe on IACGMOOH.
A comfortably upholstered blow hard in love with the sound of his own voice, pursuing an economically and socially disastrous agenda because he knows no better?
Anyway you can talk, you sheepskinned berk; if the Tories had stood Francois in your constituency prior to 2016, you'd have voted for him with pride and loudly boasted of it as the only sensible thing to do.
Although he may play well in some of the more authentic parts of Essex my constituency selects chaps more in tune with its really rather splendid residents.
My very good m8 was Strutter's lady-mayor a few years back. I can confirm that the Brexity element of the Tories in that neck of the woods are certifiably crazy.
"Asked if he would be willing to accept another extension, keeping the UK in the EU beyond 31 October (which many EU figures believe would be essential, even if a deal is agreed this week, to allow time for the details to be finalised), Francois did not firmly rule it out. But he said that most people in the country, particularly outside London, just wanted to see this matter sorted out."
so much for "looking forward to seeing the sun rise over a free country on 1 November"
What did you glean from this https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson_MP/status/1184358789614583808 that made you think he was onside? Looks like the headbangers are going to torpedo it, thank god. IDS etc don't give a shite about NI so Alexander must have promised the level playing field or something that would stop them grinding the poor into porridge.
Dara Doyle of Bloomberg tweet: interesting from Sammy Wilson to our @Jess_Shankleman : ``If the union is weakened no amount of money will get us to accept the deal.''
an hour after "DUP says it is 'untrue and nonsense' to say it has been offered billions for Northern Ireland to back deal"
why is mark francois on my television and not where he should be, arguing with a beleaguered receptionist in an out-of-town Travelodge about why there's so much brown bread at the buffet breakfast
why is everyone asking Francois his opinion on stuff as if it actually matters? The ERG are a small subset of the parliamentary Tory party, who are markedly in the minority in parliament anyway. It is not the ERG who will determine what gets passed and when.
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Comedy Act of the year, surely?
His ERG performace has got to be performance art perfected.
At university as an undergraduate, there were a very few courses which were 100 per cent internally assessed by essay. A friend got a dog. A few us us did specuiate (under the influence of few few drinks) whether we could enroll Rover as a part time student and get then a couple of credits toward a BA: But it cost money better spent toward a few more drinks so we abandoned the idea. But thtat is what I think the ERG have done with Mark Francois as an MP.
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erm
What evidence is there of his side being the "winning side"?
The attempts by the Brexiteers on here to claim anything (even the EU declining to completely piss on the Johnson government at the first opportunity this week, in favour of giving itself the chance to embarrass itself further for a day) just demonstrates that lobby's increasing desparation, now that there is obviously no popular majority for Brexit.
The agreement of a deal with the EU, if it happens, is to be welcomed, but given the massive shift in public sentiment, Parliament is sure to insist on a confirmatory referendum - deal or no deal. And rightly so.
(why the fook does "embarrass" have a double "r" btw?)
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I DID!
I STUCK A SHINY GOLD STAR ON MY BREXIT ADVENT CALENDAR BECAUSE YESTERDAY WAS THE DAY THAT WE WON BREXIT AND GOT THE WINNING BREXIT DEAL!!
WE ARE WINNERS AND WE ARE WINNING!!!
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I think you’ll find this is the third time he’s been on the winning side. 1918, 1945 and 2019. Quite a guy.
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Heh @ Bentines
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TBH Francois is just a ridiculous person. In less partisan times, he'd be Chair of the Westminster Cross-Party Stupid Group and captain the HoC stupid team against the Lords, and against touring stupid parties from overseas legislatures.
He is fond of talking about his experience in Dad's Army as if it makes him Lord Kitchener and implies that he has (note: has) an enormous cock in radio interviews. If Brexit hadn't come along, he'd have found another vehicle for his telegenic brand of ridiculousness. He will almost certainly appear on HIGNFY as one of their take stooges, or maybe on IACGMOOH.
I almost like him tbh.
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A comfortably upholstered blow hard in love with the sound of his own voice, pursuing an economically and socially disastrous agenda because he knows no better?
Can’t see why you would give him time of day.
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In what way am I pursuing an economically and socially disastrous agenda? NB the remainder is not conceded.
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Anyway you can talk, you sheepskinned berk; if the Tories had stood Francois in your constituency prior to 2016, you'd have voted for him with pride and loudly boasted of it as the only sensible thing to do.
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Heh!
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I think not laz.
Horses for courses and so forth.
Although he may play well in some of the more authentic parts of Essex my constituency selects chaps more in tune with its really rather splendid residents.
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My very good m8 was Strutter's lady-mayor a few years back. I can confirm that the Brexity element of the Tories in that neck of the woods are certifiably crazy.
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he is now unhappy with the new deal that Johnson has proposed overnight and has severe reservations but he doesn't want to voice them in public.
Johnson's secretary has indicated that PM is not that confident of having DUP's support for the deal.
I wonder why and whether hanners will still be going nananananana with his head in the sand
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"Asked if he would be willing to accept another extension, keeping the UK in the EU beyond 31 October (which many EU figures believe would be essential, even if a deal is agreed this week, to allow time for the details to be finalised), Francois did not firmly rule it out. But he said that most people in the country, particularly outside London, just wanted to see this matter sorted out."
so much for "looking forward to seeing the sun rise over a free country on 1 November"
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What did you glean from this https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson_MP/status/1184358789614583808 that made you think he was onside? Looks like the headbangers are going to torpedo it, thank god. IDS etc don't give a shite about NI so Alexander must have promised the level playing field or something that would stop them grinding the poor into porridge.
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Guardian is reporting that ERG and DUP (the same cuplrits) are going to sink the new proposal from Johnson.
Seems like yet again tail wagging the dog. And tories are dumb enough to allow this to happen again. Why can't anyone tell DUP and ERG to fook off?
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Dara Doyle of Bloomberg tweet: interesting from Sammy Wilson to our @Jess_Shankleman : ``If the union is weakened no amount of money will get us to accept the deal.''
an hour after "DUP says it is 'untrue and nonsense' to say it has been offered billions for Northern Ireland to back deal"
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Had to lol @ that tbf
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why is everyone asking Francois his opinion on stuff as if it actually matters? The ERG are a small subset of the parliamentary Tory party, who are markedly in the minority in parliament anyway. It is not the ERG who will determine what gets passed and when.
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Er...it is, as they hold the balance
Of course you could say the same about the 20-30 Labour rebels too
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Or indeed the dreaded DUP
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If the Labour Party voted with the government it would not make the slightest bit of difference what the ERG did.
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Why are they called the ERG? Is it supposed to be ironic?
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ARE YOU MOCKING FRENCH MARK?
THIS MAN ABSEILED DOWN THE OUTSIDE OF THE IRANIAN EMBASSY WITH LEWIS COLLINS TO SAVE YOU FROM EUROPE!
SHOW SOME RESPECT.
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What would Mark Francois do
If he was here right now?
He'd make a plan and he'd follow through
That's what Mark Francois do
When Mark Francois was in the Olympics
Skatin' for the gold
He did two Salchows and a triple Lutz
While wearing a blindfold
When Mark Francois was in the Alps
Fighting grizzly bears
He used his magical fire breath
And saved the maiden's fair
So what would Mark Francois do
If were here today?
I'm sure he'd kick an ass or two
That's what Mark Francois do
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WOW: I DID NOT KNOW THAT MARK FRANCOIS WAS AN OLYMPIAN!
MAKES SENSE THOUGH WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT
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Heh @ Heh @ Bentines
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Excellent South Park the Movie reference there Queenie.
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