holywell farmer
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Next leader of the party
Next Tory leader
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Exfarmer
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None of these, please Rory Stewart, better still Ruth Davidson!
holywell farmer
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Surprised Michael fallon had no votes yet
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The money appears to be on Jacob Rees-Mogg. A fortnight ago he was in the 50/1 now in single figures with some bookmakers. I had a wager last week on JRM,lets see how it pans out over the coming weeks/months.!!
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Could be interesting
holywell farmer
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Mr Rees mog next pm then
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Two things come to mind on this matter, firstly that you haven't stated whether you are asking for our preference or our opinion, the two may not be mutually inclusive; and then there is the question of whether or not JRM, my choice, could be persuaded to put himself forward.
Those I know in the party HQ think he would if begged but that he is genuinely reluctant - which is to his credit in the opinion of many. He may be reluctant because of thinking of the office as a poisoned chalice, but many think his sense of duty in a period of need would tip the balance.
He was discussed on here a while ago. He is a genuinely good and decent man; he is intelligent, able, decisive, determined and consistent too. He is also very articulate and quite affable. But... he is an old Etonian and that may put the kibosh on his chances of leadership.
My second choice would be David Davis, but he could become a first choice if it were to lead to a JRM premiership later. In any case, the next PM should be someone who supported leaving the EU; only such a person can represent the majority who chose that option and be trusted to be wholeheartedly behind working toward it.
Those I know in the party HQ think he would if begged but that he is genuinely reluctant - which is to his credit in the opinion of many. He may be reluctant because of thinking of the office as a poisoned chalice, but many think his sense of duty in a period of need would tip the balance.
He was discussed on here a while ago. He is a genuinely good and decent man; he is intelligent, able, decisive, determined and consistent too. He is also very articulate and quite affable. But... he is an old Etonian and that may put the kibosh on his chances of leadership.
My second choice would be David Davis, but he could become a first choice if it were to lead to a JRM premiership later. In any case, the next PM should be someone who supported leaving the EU; only such a person can represent the majority who chose that option and be trusted to be wholeheartedly behind working toward it.
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Sadly , while I rarher like JRM , he appears to b very honest and totally unprepared to compromise his dress, accent and views. I am certain he would be a far better face of Britain than many of the current bunch. However he would be gods gift to the labour party at the next election.
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None of them will challenge , because it is a poisoned chalice.
They can't have a round table as it does not fit our constitution.
So when TM resigns as she will do at some point, probably not too far away, it's going to be buggin's turn.
Rather like the old joke about who to fire the office secretary!
holywell farmer
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I think he may be next leader
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I fully agree with you,I well remember Macmillian,and Sir Alec,landowners and good shot's as well !!
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He has zero experience of government in even a junior ministerial post let alone anything serious. A very British version of Trump perhaps?
I suspect that the truth is that Mrs May will continue to lead the party through Brexit. There is a test to come soon and the worry seems to be that some remainers in her party will vote against the government. That would likely trigger an election and possibly see them out of a job. So many will be tempted but likely see sense in the end. There are also a fair number of Labour MPs who may vote with the bill and ignore the whip.
Didn't think we had one
Good job you have not got oneMust have at least one round table. Didn't King Arthur leave one in his will
You would all want to sit down one side
holywell farmer
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Still no votes for fallon or Davis
Defintely not Fallon. I would go for Davis. Seems a steady pair of hands. Lost out to Mr Charisma Cameron back along and the rest is history. Maybe he doesn't have the charisma to be elected but if Mrs May does go, he has the maturity and sincerity to steady the ship through Brexit.