Most British row you’ll see on Twitter this week
It began when Conservative MP Johnny Mercer tweeted his support for Boris Johnson as next Tory leader, via a Daily Mail piece by his fellow MP, Liz Truss.
I agree with Liz. https://t.co/pLe2Ozvjcg
— Rt Hon Johnny Mercer (@JohnnyMercerUK) June 2, 2019
It caught the attention of another Tory MP, Ed Vaizey, who thought he’d also have his say on Twitter. And it escalated – well, sort of – from there.
I don’t https://t.co/k8LcQQyTyT
— Lord Ed Vaizey (@edvaizey) June 2, 2019
The great thing is that’s why we have democratic elections, Ed.
— Simon Clarke MP (@SimonClarkeMP) June 2, 2019
Fascinating point there Simon https://t.co/upb9qBjFsJ
— Lord Ed Vaizey (@edvaizey) June 2, 2019
Yes, well I thought your point was rather silly, to coin a phrase.
— Simon Clarke MP (@SimonClarkeMP) June 2, 2019
That’s good to know Simon https://t.co/ZBGf8OD809
— Lord Ed Vaizey (@edvaizey) June 2, 2019
And this is exactly what people made of that after it was highlighted by @youngvulgarian on Twitter.
lol pic.twitter.com/570evHoNJj
— Marie Le Conte (@youngvulgarian) June 2, 2019
This the petty bullshit I’m here for
— President Rump (@RumpPresidente) June 2, 2019
If only all Twitter conversations were like this.
— Max Power (@NewTrick69) June 2, 2019