1677
Forget the dollar, the pound is tanking against the ruble:
1678
“We won’t hesitate to act,” said the Bank of England, hesitating to act. twitter.com/BBCBreaking/st…
1679
Yes Kwasi Kwarteng is a disastrous Chancellor, but the good news is we’re due a new one to be appointed any day now and they’re bound to be better.
1680
Anyone seen Liz Truss? She popped out to “clear her head” a couple of days ago and hasn’t come back yet…
1682
When David Frost next requires medical treatment I wonder if he opts for a doctor who uses “highly conventional” practices or a spiritual healer following pseudoscience?
1683
It’s official, we’ve reached the Conservative equinox: the point when Tories shift from blaming the last Labour government to blaming the next Labour government. The cosmic ballet goes on.
1685
“Maybe she’s hiding upstairs?” twitter.com/LightHackers/s…
1686
Is it possible that he doesn’t know what he’s talking about?
1687
I don’t know about you but I’m getting worried for how bad things might get once the honeymoon period is over…
1688
People seem to be getting the hang of it too twitter.com/Cat_Headley/st…
1689
My pals @ByDonkeys have something they’d like you to see.
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1691
Liz Truss is in Birmingham for the Conservative Party Conference. I think it’s probably for the best if I change the locks.
1693
Conservative Chair: Be cold or be rich. twitter.com/lisaocarroll/s…
1694
Of Boris Johnson’s many faults I’m not convinced “too loyal” makes the top 30
1696
My old pal Nadine is right: Liz Truss doesn’t have a personal mandate and if she wants to continue following policies she knows to be deeply unpopular then she should get one. twitter.com/NadineDorries/…
1697
This Conservative Party Conference feels like a staff meeting on the Titanic after they’d hit the iceberg…
1698
Today in competent government:
The Prime Minister has refused to say she trusts her Chancellor.
The Home Secretary has said that members of her party staged a coup against the government (and won).
The Chancellor has blamed his errors on pressure because of the Queen’s death .
1699
You can decide whether I’m yawning, laughing or screaming… twitter.com/PoliticalPics/…
1700
Manic Street Preachers’ “If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next” would raise a few eyebrows… twitter.com/ChrisMasonBBC/…
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office. 15 year old tabby. Living with my fifth Prime Minister. Unofficial. A subpar odyssey.