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24 Apr, 4 tweets, 2 min read

They were warned he was an imbecile, liar and cheat.

They ignored the warnings.

They put their fingers in their ears.

They elected him anyway, expecting something different.

They are now amazed to discover the warnings were correct.

#No10
#BorisJohnson
#DominicCummings

"He is bereft of judgment, loyalty and discretion. Only in the star-crazed, frivolous Britain of the 21st century could such a man have risen so high, and he is utterly unfit to go higher still."
– Max Hastings, 2012
dailymail.co.uk/debate/article…

"Values, decency and honesty play a diminished part in modern politics — but the British people may be grateful that it is still a sufficient one to have halted the march on Downing Street of this dangerous charlatan."
- Max Hastings, 2016
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3…

"The Tories have elevated a cavorting charlatan to the steps of Downing Street, and they should expect to pay a full forfeit when voters get the message. The party, is about to foist a tasteless joke upon the British people."
– Max Hastings, 2019
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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There are multiple problems with #BorisJohnson's claim that he paid 58k for Downing Street apartment refurbishment "himself".

It is well known, from public reports, that the Prime Minister is in fact skint & struggling.

/1

He had to get the taxpayer to pay for a bed. Because he has no money and because his ex-wife had kept his stuff.

/2

metro.co.uk/2019/07/21/bor…

He reportedly slept on the sofa at Carrie Symonds' flat because he was so skint - divorce, plus costs of children.

There were reports at the time of the flaming Johnson-Symonds row where the police were called to her flat.

(Anyone who can find a link - please comment)

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The problem is not partisanship; the problem is the person. Personality matters and it matters even more than policy.

Leaders should set a standard of conduct and provide a role model to look up to.

Trump did neither of these things and no I don’t care if he had some good policies. I am delighted Trump has taken this double hit.

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Before anyone accuses me (hyperpartisan-style) of being some kind of commie for cheering impeachment: there are plenty of a Republicans I’d be happy to see as President.

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12 Jan 20

Liberal ≠ Socialist
Liberal ≠ Left

Before the year 2010, people knew that without being told.

For those who believe “liberal” is synonymous with “leftist” - and that anyone who disagrees with alt-right populism is akin to Chairman Mao - here is my communism test result.

A #liberal believes in freedom, progress & human rights.

I’m delighted someone understands this.

Well worth an hour of your Sunday.

Explains very clearly
Liberal ≠ Socialist
Liberal ≠ Left

Before 2016, everyone knew this without being told.

bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06…

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