An MP’s ovens became the internet’s hot topic – our 18 favourite burns
On Tuesday, Tory MP James Brokenshire achieved that pinacle of political ambition – a double-page spread on his kitchen in the Daily Mail.
I'm not saying British politics has ground to a halt, but today's Daily Mail has a double-page spread on James Brokenshire's kitchen pic.twitter.com/8NB1tcJ2ap
— Jack Blanchard (@Jack_Blanchard_) May 14, 2019
Whilst Amber Rudd may disapprove of him “parading” his wife, what got everybody else talking was his over-endowment in the oven department, with four of them. The matter might have died down, had he not stepped in to clarify matters and show off his baking skills.
Amazing what you can rustle up! Maybe some more hot potatoes next! #twoovens pic.twitter.com/gU0vrbuaV2
— James Brokenshire (@JBrokenshire) May 14, 2019
There was a major problem with his hashtag.
https://twitter.com/tompeck/status/1128317920906567681
Naturally, Twitter cooked up some jokes about the MP and his oven collection.
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https://twitter.com/SamuelThomas92/status/1128329436766642177
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This is a Tory leadership bid in the mind of James Brokenshite. Nothing says 'man of the people' like having four ovens#FourOvenBrokenshire https://t.co/tUN83iufzG
— Will Black (@WillBlackWriter) May 14, 2019
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https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson_MP/status/1128338418721804289
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https://twitter.com/twlldun/status/1128336135653031936
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Don't know what people's problem with this is. I have 3 ovens, 2 fridges & 2 washing machines. Admittedly they're all in my front garden but still. https://t.co/1zNHBbraiG
— Phlegm Clandango (@Cain_Unable) May 14, 2019
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Im a leftie, and I've managed to cook hot potatoes using 25% as many ovens.
And they say Tories are efficient. https://t.co/wJ3seR2Zu1
— Russ Jones (@RussInCheshire) May 14, 2019
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https://twitter.com/garydunion/status/1128314341277802496
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Think I've figured out why James Brokenshire needs 4 ovens pic.twitter.com/tPDDDM0QEl
— General Boles (@GeneralBoles) May 14, 2019