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#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

01 - #Tories admit and apologise for a doctored, misrepresentative video of Kier Starmer. Tory MPs like @JohnnyMercerUK leave it on their feed and actively continue to spread.
@JohnnyMercerUK #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

02 - #Tories Boris #Johnson gets booed out of Addenbrooke Hospital by staff and patients alike, unmentioned by #BBC, who were right there.
@JohnnyMercerUK #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

03 - #Tories MP Jacob Rees Mogg blames #Grenfell victims for their own deaths. It takes him four days before he's forced to retract and apologise.
@JohnnyMercerUK #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

04 - #Tories MP Andrew #Bridgen backs up Jacob Rees Mogg, then doubles down, then does so again, before finally retracting and apologising.
@JohnnyMercerUK #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

05 - #Tories #Wales Minister quits due to his covering up an aide's role in sabotaging a Rape Trial.
@JohnnyMercerUK #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

06 - #Tories #Gower Candidate says Benefit Claimants 'need putting down' and endorses a new weekly Tory Social Activity ; 'Twat-A-Tramp Tuesday'.

Tory Party continues to support her.
@JohnnyMercerUK #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

07 - The Report on Russian Interference in the Democratic Process in the UK remains hidden from public eyes by word of Boris Johnson.
@JohnnyMercerUK #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

08 - #Nottingham University Hospital becomes the first #NHS Trust in 2019 to declare a #WinterHealthCrisis.
@JohnnyMercerUK #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

09 - The #ASA Advertising Watchdog bans #DWP Dept of Work and Pension advertisements due to numerous false claims.
@JohnnyMercerUK #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

10 - #Tories Chairman James Cleverley refuses to take his seat at #SkyNews for a pre-arranged interview with @KayBurley to answer questions.
@JohnnyMercerUK @KayBurley #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

11 - #Tories found breaking Electoral Laws as they encourage Postal Ballot Registrations to be sent directly to their offices instead of the Electoral Registration Office.
@JohnnyMercerUK @KayBurley #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

12 - Boris Johnson makes a speech to a 90% empty hall as numbers dissappoint.
@JohnnyMercerUK @KayBurley #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

13 - A comprehensive fact-check of Johnson's claims so far reveals that he has lied about #Police numbers, #NHS Funding, New #Hospitals, #Education Funding, Free Ports and #Labour #Nationalisation Costs.

So far.
@JohnnyMercerUK @KayBurley #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

14 - Despite #Tories MPs apologising for the Keir #Starmer video being doctored, Party Chairman James Cleveley doesn't get the memo and continues to insist - live on National TV - that it wasn't.
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

15 - After 5 days to think of an excuse for the doctored Kier Starmer Video, MP Ben Bradley blames a 'young person'
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

16 - After weeks of saying they don't want to sell off parts of the #NHS, #Tories Brexit Spokesperson Dan Hannan goes rather off-message ...
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

17 - #Tories #Swindon's Council send out letters to 1500 elderly voters removing their right to vote.

bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

18 - As well as hiding the #Russia Interference Report, #Tories have now been busted for hiding the #OBR Economic Forecast until after the Election.

theguardian.com/business/2019/…
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

19 - #Tories in #Reading have chosen as a Candidate a fervent #ClimateChange Denier, contrary to many 1000s of actual scientists, of which he isn't one.

Calls it a 'Socialist Trojan Horse'.

theguardian.com/politics/2019/…
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

20 - #Tories Candidate for #Broadland #Norfolk (former #BBC host) says ...

"Women are partially responsible for #Rape."

"They should keep their knickers on."

huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tory-mp-…
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

21 - Revealed today #Tories MP Nadhim Zahawi has failed to register his interest in Balshore Investments & Berkford Investments, #Gibraltar Tax-Avoidance firms who own part of Election Pollsters #YouGov.
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

22 - Andrew #Bridgen, again, this time unleashing his #Homophobia by attacking a memorial to gay men in Dorset, an art piece ‘In Memoriam’, a tribute to the 51 men who were hanged.

pinknews.co.uk/2017/09/20/tor…
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

23 - Oops. #Tories Chancellor Sajid Javid is busted as its revealed he's already planning to RIP UP the three key Tory Economic Commitments he announced only this year.

infacts.org/rather-than-br…
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

24 - #Tories claim to be the Party of a Prudent and Stable Economy proven false - as data confirms UK one of worst-performing economies in the world since the 2017 General Election, 31st out of the 35 OECD Nations.
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

25 - Big, this. EU confirm it did NOT AMEND Theresa May’s #Brexit deal "in any meaningful way" for Boris Johnson - only ‘clarified’ it.

It's the same deal - but with added Second backstop.

independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

26 - #Tories Candidate Nick Conrad QUITS #Norfolk seat over #Rape comments. (see 20, earlier)

He'd just quit #BBC to run as a Candidate ...
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

27 - #Tories say they might recruit nurses from abroad for #NHS by charging lower £464 Visa Fee.

Busted when pointed out the minimum salary of £30,000 still applies. No nurse is paid that.

bbc.co.uk/news/election-…
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

28 - Johnson, today : "There will be no checks on goods going from NI to GB."

It's a lie. And he knows it.

Contracdicted by the actual #Brexit Deal Johnson signed, the EU, Eire ... and by his own Brexit Minister.
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

29 - As Johnson still hides the Official Report on Russian Collusion in UK Democracy, it's revealed that #Tories have received a "SURGE" of cash from Russian Donors. Surely, coincidence.

businessinsider.com/boris-johnsons…
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

30 (yes, thirty already) - As Johnson tours a Nottingham school, sixth-formers are forcibly confined to their Common Room. What is Johnson so terrified of ?

#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

31 - After 6 false statements about NI-GB Trade in one appearance, Johnson is busted as not actually understanding the #Brexit Withdrawal Deal he signed.

Maybe he hasn't actually read it.

bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

32 - After #Islamophobia being described as 'Rampant' in the #Tories (by a Tory Peer) ... Boris Johnson, after promising a Full Inquiry, officially cancels it.

#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

33 - #Tories MP @JohnnyMercerUK on the faked Kier Starmer video : "I apologise and will remove it. Sorry folks."

3 DAYS LATER it is STILL on his Social Media feed, still being spread.

@JohnnyMercerUK #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

34 - As Boris Johnson continues to hide the Official Report on Russian Collusion in UK Politics, all his efforts come to naught as #CNN begin LEAKING details.

edition.cnn.com/2019/11/08/uk/…
@JohnnyMercerUK #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

35 - A Tory MP actually asks a hustings audience if they want Jeremy #Corbyn as PM.

He doesn't get the answer he expects, and walks off the stage in shame.

@JohnnyMercerUK #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

36 - When even a Hard Tory Journalist agrees that the story about '''AntiSemitic''' Labour MP Dan Carden singing 'Hey Jews' on a bus is completely invented bullshit, because *research*.

@JohnnyMercerUK #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

37 - Moody's changes outlook on UK’s AA2 Credit Rating from 'Stable' to 'Negative'.

"#Brexit ... a catalyst in an erosion in institutional strength ... seriously undermining faith in UK. "

cityam.com/moodys-downgra…
@JohnnyMercerUK #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

38 - Police Investigation into Boris Johnson is 'shelved' until after #GE2019. Funny, that.
@JohnnyMercerUK #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

39 -In the article (see previous) it's ALSO revealed that the #Acuri Investigation has also been - conveniently - ''shelved''.

Number 10 seem to have amazing powers over Police Investigations.
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

40 - Yet another #Tories Candidate QUITS after VILE Facebook comments revealed. This time it's in #Wakefield.

bbc.co.uk/news/election-…
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

41 - #RemembranceDay : Johnson breaks protocol, steps out of line at wrong time, and THEN LAYS WREATH UPSIDE DOWN.

Remember when the Tory press accused #Corbyn of 'not bowing low enough' ?

tweetdeck.twitter.com/#
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

42 - A fatality, lives affected, businesses ruined ... but it's all just a photo opportunity for Boris Johnson, who turns up with a mop.
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

42 - #Tories Chairman @JamesCleverly calls UK "5th Biggest Economy in the World." As usual with #Tories, living in the past.

UK now 7th, behind #France and #India, thanks to #Brexit Chaos.

@JamesCleverly #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

43 - #Tories Priti 'Smug Face' Patel refuses to claim EU “Child Poverty Money” which UK can claim to ensure people don’t get a positive view of EU.

Meanwhile, Child Food Banks.

metro.co.uk/2019/07/27/chi…
@JamesCleverly #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

44- While #MinimumWage Plan launched by #Labour is attacked, #Tories manage to spin theirs (the same) as 'a huge boost' via the very compliant Daily #Express.

The difference ? A few weeks.
@JamesCleverly #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

45 - #Tories Government's OWN FORECASTS say Johnson's '#Brexit Deal' (May's Deal v1.01) would REDUCE growth by 6.7%.

newstatesman.com/politics/econo…
@JamesCleverly #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

46 - In our ''stable and growing economy'' - (c) #Tories - we now have need, in 2019, of Food Banks for Babies.

Let that sink in.
@JamesCleverly #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

47 - That #Tories ''Strong Economy'' ??

The #UK just narrowly avoids falling into #Recession - UK Economy grew just 0.3% between Jul & Sep, avoiding a second straight quarter of contraction.
@JamesCleverly #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

48 - #Farage freely admits #Tories offered him a Peerage before his dramatic U-Turn on the Johnson #Brexit Deal.

mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…
@JamesCleverly #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

49 - #Tories attempt to SCAM voters by sending unpaid mail that purports to be official #NHS letters - but turns out to be #Tories Election PR, forcing receivers to pay £4 postage.

morningstaronline.co.uk/article/b/cons…
@JamesCleverly #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far - a continuing series :

50 - #Russian Donors that fund #Johnson's #Tories - Finally, 9 are named, all with #Kremlin & #FSB ties. #Johnson named as Blackmail / Security Risk.

businessinsider.com/boris-johnson-…
@JamesCleverly #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far:

51 - Calls for #Racist #Tories Candidate Anthony Brown to stand down after #Islamophobia Muslim Hatred comments.

Says he was 'going through a phase'.

theguardian.com/politics/2019/…
@JamesCleverly #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far:

52 - REVEALED TODAY - Intelligence Services Russia Report states that over 150,000 Russian based Twitter accounts posted in English for Vote Leave in #Brexit Referendum, stoking fears about migrants and muslims.

nytimes.com/2019/11/11/wor…
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far:

53 - #Tories won't release their Manifesto until a mere 14 days before the Election, to contract the oversight and analysis period. The thinking is that voters would have already made their minds up.

inews.co.uk/news/politics/…
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far:

54 - Lawyer of family of biker Harry Dunn killed by American ''Diplomat'' says Foreign Office and Dominc Raab 'trying to THREATEN & INTIMIDATE Harry's parents."

news.sky.com/story/foreign-…
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far:

55 - That #Johnson 'Strong Economy' ??

The UK lost jobs in the Q3 2019.

Vacancies showed LARGEST ANNUAL DECLINE since 2008. (GCAssetts)

Again, Number 10 tried to hide the Report.
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far:

56 - Calls for FAKE CHARITY @IStatecraft to be shut down.

Set up by #Tories, with £2 million funding from taxpayers, purely to attack #Labour, "provides no public charitable benefit."
@IStatecraft #Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far:

56 - #Johnson's Police State - Professor at #Nottingham #Trent University, reported to Police and Electoral Commission, and her job is threatened -- for encouraging her students to vote.

theguardian.com/education/2019…
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far:

57 - Well, that lasted long.

After just 8 days, #Tories roll-back on their roll-back : Fake #Fracking 'Moratorium' is cancelled.

inews.co.uk/news/politics/…
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far:

58 - Jacob Rees Mogg on #Housing, claims "A Conservative government would help build more homes." We've heard that lie before.

They promised 200,000 new homes last time. They've built : Zero.

We see the lies, now. We're wiser.
#Tories Election Cock-Up Chaos so far:

59 - #Tories data harvesting SCAM exposed as they fund Google Ad to divert enquiries for Postal Votes to their site, (above official GOV link).

Before you can 'register' you have to give them all your contact and personal data...
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