16 general election sub-plots to the long-running Brexit soap opera
The latest episode of Prorogation Street saw long-time character Boris Johnson try to strike a deal with his troublesome work colleague, Jeremy Corbyn by offering more time for MPs to study his deal if they agree to a December 12th general election. Jezza metaphorically punched back with “Take no-deal off the table, you slaaaaag!” whilst in no way having spoken those actual words, and viewers were left itching for the next episode.
Here’s how the news was shared.
PM says he will give MPs more time to debate Brexit deal but only if they agree to 12 December general election https://t.co/w8lZstR4Jo
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) October 24, 2019
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says he will only back Boris Johnson's offer of a general election when a no-deal Brexit is "off the table"
— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) October 24, 2019
And these are some of the many sub-plots.
1.
Boris Johnson calling a general election on the 12th of December pic.twitter.com/lranK2X3Yf
— Abby Tomlinson (@twcuddleston) October 24, 2019
2.
BREAKING: Man who doesn't want another referendum because we had one in 2016, wants a #GeneralElection even though we had one in 2017.
— FoxNewsTrumpton (@FoxNewsTrumpton) October 24, 2019
3.
A Christmas of accidentally opening the door to a canvasser cos you think it's a fucking Amazon package
— Frankie Boyle (@frankieboyle) October 24, 2019
4.
Now then, what can I do to distract people from the fact that I'm not dead in a ditch and we aren't leaving the EU on 31 Oct..?
I know – I'll demand a #GeneralElection then throw my toys out of the pram when I don't get it.#DeadCatBollocks
— Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) October 24, 2019
5.
Do you think Boris Johnson was trying to ask Santa for an erection for Christmas, but as usual just fucked up on the admin? #GeneralElection
— Brona C. Titley (@bronactitley) October 24, 2019
6.
Britain when it gets handed a shitty December 12 #generalelection pic.twitter.com/uRPBjfck5x
— Draculan 🧛♂️ Cashin (@Tweet_Dec) October 24, 2019
7.
Words cannot express how horrible a December 12th election would be, like an advent calendar with a turd hidden in it.
— Dorian Lynskey (@Dorianlynskey) October 24, 2019
8.
"You cannot keep voting because you didn't like the last result" has been the central charge levelled at the campaign for a #PeoplesVote, by the same people now demanding a THIRD General Election in four years. -AA
— Best For Britain (@BestForBritain) October 24, 2019
