ian smith

I am a writer, pleased to be able to fill the empty pages with stuff people will read. Currently on pilgrimage to Rome, see

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@MattCartoonist @Telegraph Just a simple but rational response...

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Just seen some theatrical tosh with Michael Gove failing to hide the truth that the tories are so nervous about their leader that they think Gove can assure the country that the PM is not, officially, Liability Johnston. .....

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Mr Johnston is not appearing on tonight's debate.
I think we have a new name for the big B.
From now on he must surely be Liability Johnston.

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@CocaCola_GB Amongst other holidays, the Christmas holdays are coming. If you mean Christmas, say it and stop profiteering from Christmas while insulting Christians with your advertisements.

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@SkyNewsBreak Deep regret is a very naff hair conditioner that Boris uses.
It's safe because it doesn't work!

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@woodgnomology So, as a performer / musician I am screwed by brexit.
I need a licence/visa (costing lots) to perform in each EU country, I have to pay taxes etc, sic, I have to apply/pay for driving permits for every country, I have to pay for agency fees etc too. Funked!

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Bloody love this woman...

"Nobody voted for this mess. I blame the charlatans who peddled the falsehoods that Brexit would be easy, it would be cost free. I wouldn't trust them to run my bath, let alone the country." - Betty Boothroyd, former Speaker

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@TheLastLeg remember the fixed parliament act means all other elections will be Christmas elections #NoNoNo

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@itvnews But only protesters were arrested.....

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@coyleneil You are right. Listenimg to the BBC it appears we have to applaud the fact that Boris has achieved the impossible..... he has succeeded in polishing a turd.... and Rees mogg appears overwhelmed with joy by the prospect of eating it!

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Boris has achieved the impossible..... he has succeeded in polishing a turd.... and Rees mog appears overwhelmed by the prospect of eating it!

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Trump carries out his great plan and Russia gains much more power in middle east, US looses major allies in the region, looses face, gives major enemies of the West new power/impetus and presents Russia as the peacekeepers. Trump fills his secret bank account yet again..Kerching!

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@Peston His plan (or that of cummings) is that if he appears to have "momentum" he can continue to play out the charade after the letter, which is just background noise to the show they are playing out.
Regardless of the outcome it will always be the eu, parliament etc who are guilty..

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@LArcheLondon_uk Lots of love and prayers from the camino. Plan to join you next time, have a wonderful walk xxxx

[ian smith @scotspilgrim]

@SkyNewsBreak Please ask the slowly emerging government ministers who keep claiming that proroging parliament had nothing to do with brexit, why they want to spread the idea that forcing a return to parliament is a remain plot. If proroging had nothing to do with brexit explain the plot!

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@krishgm When is someone going to ask a member of government who defends prorogued as innocent business as usual and then claims that forcing a return to parliament is a remain plot. Does not one want to join the dots????

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@mdouganlpool Thank you for a summary of some of the main reasons.

[ian smith @scotspilgrim]

So, amber rudd has resigned her post and the whip in protest.
Good for her!
Can I say that principled tories, like her should be supported?
Yes.
Can I support their vision as conservatives?
No.
This is how balanced democracy works.
Long live democracy and debate xx