Boris Johnson humiliatingly lost his first Commons vote as PM – 13 favourite reactions
Boris Johnson’s managed something few prime ministers have ever managed before – he’s lost his first House of Commons vote. Congratulations, PM!
Johnson's first vote as PM and he's lost an MP, lost his majority, lost the vote and lost control of Commons.
— Toby Venables (@TobyVenables) September 3, 2019
MPs backed a move that will allow them to vote on a bill tomorrow which will in effect outlaw a no-deal Brexit.
Johnson’s humiliating defeat earns Johnson a record of sorts, just not one he would have wanted.
This is the first House of Commons vote of the Johnson premiership. The last Prime Minister to be defeated on their first vote was the Earl of Rosebery in March 1894. @DArcyTiP
— David Boothroyd (@220_d_92_20) September 3, 2019
Now the PM says he will table a bill calling for a snap general election. While you try to get your head around that, enjoy (or otherwise) our favourite responses to Johnson’s abject defeat.
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The sense of bewildered entitlement born of a lifetime of having never been told “no”. The schadenfreude is delicious.
— The Secret Barrister (@BarristerSecret) September 3, 2019
2.
Boris Johnson is really struggling here. It’s as if his own MPs have just woken up to the fact he’s a bit shit
— John Crace (@JohnJCrace) September 3, 2019
3.
Government loses 328-301, or in percentage terms, 52-48
— Matt Singh (@MattSingh_) September 3, 2019
4.
BREAKING: Boris Johnson’s hopes and dreams.
— Have I Got News For You (@haveigotnews) September 3, 2019
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If Angela Merkel is watching this lamentable performance by Boris Johnson she’ll be wishing there was a German word for taking pleasure in the failure of others. pic.twitter.com/FOImlHVE9P
— David Schneider (@davidschneider) September 3, 2019
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someone’s having fun pic.twitter.com/t3V15iferX
— Mark Di Stefano 🤙🏻 (@MarkDiStef) September 3, 2019
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https://twitter.com/davidallengreen/status/1169000711507648520?s=20
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Just finished writing my 10,000 word blogpost on why Dominic Cummings is a strategic genius. Now for a huge gulp of coffee and to check Twitter.
— Godspeed You Black Tamperer (ft Maya) (@twlldun) September 3, 2019
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Parliament just voted to take back control. Own it Boris. I thought this was what it was all about.
— David Lammy (@DavidLammy) September 3, 2019
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Does anyone know how to fix a telly that's been kicked to the floor and stamped on while shouting "shut up you ridiculous authoritarian twat"?
— Qwerty Booster (@ColinLusk) September 3, 2019
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https://twitter.com/KirstyStricklan/status/1168998611071492097
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Boris Johnson gave a shit speech, lost his majority live on TV, lost the vote, and now he's off to fire his hero's grandson. A master tactician.
— James Felton (@JimMFelton) September 3, 2019
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Fuck off, Johnson. You massive ball of spaff.
— Dave Lee (@davelee1968) September 3, 2019
PS
Has anyone tried switching politics off and on again?
— Ian Rankin (@Beathhigh) September 3, 2019
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