Why Is Boris John On A General Election Tour ?

[Gromit]

Boris’ General Election was cancelled on Tuesday.
Why is he still touring the realm handing out dosh from the Magic Money tree?

Yesterday he was in Yorkshire. It didn’t go well. A man asked him “Why aren’t you in Brussels negotiating, instead of wasting your time in Morley ? It’ a good question.

Today the Boris Battle Bus is in Aberdeen. He wasn’t met by the Conservative Scottish leader (because she resigned). It wasn’t long before his first gaffe. He started bidding on a box of Cod, but had no idea what was a good price to pay, so he won the auction by overpaying for it. Maybe it is a good thing he is hanging around a fish market than negotiating in Brussels .

[aelmpvw]

i thought negotiations had reached an impasse?

[jim360]

Negotiations happen mostly between officials anyway.

But it's odd to be basically campaigning when there isn't a campaign.

[ichkeria]

“Cod” is very appropriate, because that’s exactly what his “negotiations” probably are

[naomi24]

//Yesterday he was in Yorkshire. It didn’t go well. //

Perhaps yours was selective viewing, Gromit, because from what I saw I thought it went very well. I liked the Remain voter who is so sick of the whole putrid charade that he now wants us to leave as soon as possible. Sensible man.

[Old_Geezer]

Maybe the man in Yorkshire didn't realise that there is a limited amount of time trying to talk to Barnier that is useful. There are other things to be getting on with too.

The photo opportunity was probably considered worth the price of fish.

[cassa333]

Oh Jeremy Corbyn wanted a GE. Jeremy Corbyn demanded a GE.

Boris says OK let’s have a GE.

Jeremy Corbyn runs for the hills screaming NOOOOoooooo I meant a GE when I think I have a chance of winning.

[jim360]

I mean, you're missing at least three key points there, cassa, but nice try all the same :)

[dannyk13]

He is going to request a GE on Monday.In any case there will be an election in the near future so why would he not campaign.

[Gromit]

// why would he not campaign. //

Because he has more important things he should be dealing with.

[ToraToraTora]

the election has started gromit, all we need is the date. He promised £200m to Scottish farmers too!

[ToraToraTora]

Gromit, who will you vote for in the next GE? Not the Tories obviously and I can't see you backing Jezza either, Lib NonDem??

[Ken4155]

Naomi; so you think his visit to Yorkshire went very well? What about the poor WPC Cadet who almost fainted - as he carried on waffling, turning an announcement about police recruiting into electioneering. The fact it happened in front of the cameras means that she will never live it down. Obviously Boris has never had to stand in full uniform under a hot sun for an hour or more.

[naomi24]

Ken, what a daft thing to say. Best anyone in the public eye stays home then just in case anyone faints. You may as well blame the queen for every time a soldier has fainted on the Trooping the Colour parade!!

[gulliver1]

Not his fault , after all he is a Blonde

[steg]

I think we’re going to see a box of cod as the new leader of Scots conservatives

[jim360]

I don't think anyone would seriously argue that public figures should stop speaking in public at all because someone might faint. On the other hand, when the person directly behind him fainted might have been a good place to stop immediately, rather than carry on for another few minutes.

There's also the concern that, while, yes, the campaign has probably started in practice, in theory it has to wait until Parliament has agreed that there should be an election. That hasn't happened yet; until then, it could be argued to be more than a little abusive of the privileges of office to hold what is effectively a campaign speech with a row of police cadets behind you, who you presumably took out of their normal duties.

[ToraToraTora]

I think you'll approve of my charity Jim!

[Gromit]

// Gromit, who will you vote for in the next GE? Not the Tories obviously and I can't see you backing Jezza either, Lib NonDem?? //

I will decide in the new year.

[gulliver1]

I will not be voting for Agent Cod.

[Ken4155]

Naomi, it's not a daft thing to say. He was an hour late yet the cadets had to remain at the ready. He could have asked someone to take care of the young woman, then carried on with his electioneering. Once, just once did i almost faint while on parade and i did what we were instructed to do; came to attention and marched off the parade ground.
As regards the Queen and the TTC, HM would never keep the troops waiting for an hour. And i wasn't having a go at Boris for the fact she almost fainted - more for the way he carried on with his broadside at Corbyn knowing full well she was in some distress.