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> There's a good chance that Liz Truss will be our next PM Such a horrific plausibility it doesn't bare thinking about, but I suspect the rank and file Conserv

> There's a good chance that Liz Truss will be our next PM Such a horrific plausibility it doesn't bare thinking about, but I suspect the rank and file Conservative members might have a problem putting a brown man in charge, even if the alternative is as incompetent as the incumbent without the "charm". > This I think could lead to a referendum to rejoin the EU Unlikely. > which I think would probably win Even more unlikely. Brexshitters would insist upon some sensible rules, such as 70% (or more) in favour for it to pass. I'd guess a vote today would likely be similarly split as last time, only just slightly in favour to rejoin.

12ian34 4y ago
> Such a horrific plausibility it doesn't bare thinking about Just wait until she gives Boris the Foreign Secretary job... > Unlikely Agreed - it's all very unlikely but I'm hopeful!
gadders 4y ago
Labour hasn't even ever had a woman leader, whereas the Tories have had two. They are far more diverse than the Labour party.
- matthewmacleod 4y ago
  Of course, back in the real world – "diversity" is not a value which is calculated based on "how many women leaders has the party had". I'm sure you appreciate that to say so would be a silly partisan talking point without any value.
  - gadders 4y ago
    It's not absolute, but it's a "smell". And I was responding to a silly partisan talking point without any value.