The Cabinet Office is a Chocolate Teapot

 

The ongoing shambles over what to hand over to the Covid inquiry has prompted various anonymous Tory MPs to lambaste the Cabinet Office viz:

"The Cabinet Office is in flames and is committing political errors so large they can be seen from the international space station. A series of disastrous decisions to take on Boris and then take on the COVID inquiry are backfiring with massive effect."

And various descriptions such as a “political car crash” and “chocolate teapot” which “couldn’t run a bath”.

Starmer Goes Full On Eco Loon

 

Keir Starmer has announced that he will not invest in any new oil fields in the UK. This is a mistake, and it will have a number of negative consequences.

First, it will make the UK more reliant on imported oil and gas. The UK currently produces about half of the oil and gas it consumes. If the UK does not develop its own oil and gas resources, it will become even more reliant on imported energy, which could make the UK more vulnerable to price shocks and supply disruptions.

Second, it will harm the UK's economy. The oil and gas industry is a major employer in the UK, and it contributes billions of pounds to the UK economy. If the UK does not develop its own oil and gas resources, it will lose these jobs and economic benefits.

Third, it will make it harder for the UK to meet its climate targets. The UK has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050. If the UK does not develop its own oil and gas resources, it will be more difficult to meet this target.

Starmer's decision is based on the false premise that the UK can transition to a clean energy future without oil and gas. This is simply not true. Oil and gas will continue to be a major part of the UK's energy mix for many years to come. The UK needs to develop its own oil and gas resources in order to ensure a secure and affordable energy supply.

Starmer's decision is also based on the false premise that the oil and gas industry is not compatible with climate action. This is also not true. The oil and gas industry is already taking steps to reduce its emissions. In fact, the UK oil and gas industry is one of the most carbon-efficient in the world.

Starmer's decision is a mistake, and it will have a number of negative consequences. The UK needs to develop its own oil and gas resources in order to ensure a secure and affordable energy supply, and to meet its climate targets.

Hunt's Recession/Inflation Trade Off

 

Hunt has said he favours higher rates to cure inflation, even if it means a recession.

All well and good, maybe. However, if the rates continue to rise he will need to cut taxes to mitigate the effects on people trying to pay their mortgages and credit card bills.

Hindsight's a Wonderful Thing

 

Suella Braverman’s 1427-word reply explaining why she asked civil servants for advice.

She “deeply regrets” her actions gave perception she sought to avoid sanction.

“In hindsight, or if faced with a similar situation again, I would have chosen a different course of action.” pic.twitter.com/CmMjNzDTye

— Pippa Crerar (@PippaCrerar) May 24, 2023

Braverman's Damp Squid

 

Cake Boy and the other usual suspects have worked themselves up into a frenzy over Braverman's speeding offence last year, and her alleged request via the snivel service for a private speed awareness course.

The media are bleating that by asking the snivel service for this, it is a breach of the ministerial code.

Whilst Rishi deliberates as to whether to throw her under the bus, the solution is simple; namely change the ministerial code, so that nonsense like this doesn't ever again waste people's time in the future!

The Three F's

 

Day two of the National Conservatism Conference starts with organiser James Orr

“Faith, family, flag… Three ‘f’ words guaranteed to induce fainting fits from Hampstead to Hackney”

— Dominic Penna (@DominicPenna) May 16, 2023

The fact that certain members of the Tory party are speaking at this event is odd, as usually appearances as such things are reserved from when they are out of office.

Hoyle Gives Badenoch a Well Deserved Slap

 

"Who do you think you're speaking to?... I am not going to be spoken to by a Secretary of State who is absolutely not accepting my ruling"

Sir Lindsay Hoyle rebukes Kemi Badenoch over announcing changes to Retained EU Law Bill to the mediahttps://t.co/b9xf9ay3IM pic.twitter.com/8MJUDWUB3Q

— BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) May 11, 2023

Twat!

 

Gray Lady Down

 

 

Photoshop courtesy of Guido Fawkes

It seems that Sue Gray is not cooperating with the Cabinet Office investigation into her dealings with Starmer. As such, after a hissy fit from Simon Case, the much hyped update from the Cabinet Office has fizzled into nothing.

Starmer Backtracks on Tuition Fees Promise

As expected, Starmer has backtracked on his promise to abolish university tuition fees. 

Doubtless he will also be backtracking on his job offer to Sue Gray, given that this is now causing a real kerfuffle!