Whether disaster junkies or curious observers, those who showed up this week were treated to more of Sunak crashing and burning
et’s try a thought experiment. Most of us know what prime minister’s questions is like. A weekly piece of political theatre that signifies little in the grand scheme of things. Elections are not decided on who does best at PMQs. And by now we understand the format. No one expectsto give straightforward answers to Keir Starmer. Just to operate a holding operation and try to limit the damage. Getting out in more or less one piece is all RishGPT can aspire to these days.
So who are these brave souls who make the journey to cheer – or not – for RishGPT? Some are there week in, week out. Disaster junkies? MPs who are hoping their loyalty does not go unnoticed and will be rewarded in Sunak’s resignation honours list? Sooner or later. Sooner, probably. As usual, Sunak appeared behind the Speaker’s chair just before 12 and there were a few cheers as he took his place next to the dispatch box. A few backbenchers were excited enough to wave their order papers. Maybe they had already been to the bar. Or had just overdone it on the psilocybin. Whatever gets them through the day. As ever, RishGPT didn’t acknowledge the applause. He seems to have little time for his MPs. Too busy concentrating on his own survival.
Inaction Man G20: RishGPT goes to Delhi to be ignored by other world leaders and achieve nothing. Inaction Man Peloton: RishGPT spends hours on a stationary bicycle going nowhere. Inaction Man Teacher: RishGPT stands in a classroom while the ceiling falls in on his head. Inaction Man Billionaire: RishGPT just happens to do nothing while his capital value doubles offshore. Inaction Man PMQs: RishGPT stands there while Starmer runs rings round him. Spoiled for choice.
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