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BBC Director General and independent unbiased bastion of Conservative moral fibre, Tim Davie, sprang into action the moment a couple of months had passed. Then, and only then, after it seemed inevitable that covering up for a presenter buying explicit pictures off a teen would be busted wide open.


'From the minute management was aware, Mr Davie protected the presenter like he was one of his own,' said a BBC presenter not currently under investigation for child sexual exploitation. 'Not one of his own children, one of his own Conservative Party sex predator chums. Because they are more important than anyone else and need looking after to a greater extent than young people left in harm's way for unnecessarily extended periods.


'We're really lucky to have Tim, because he instinctively knew what was right, and knew what to do. Ignore the whole thing, and see if it went away all by itself. It's only from years of experience knocking about with Tory perverts and criminals that one would have this reflexive reaction.


'Because of his untimely inaction, an already famous presenter will be catapulted to national notoriety anyway. But also now with an inexplicable and indefensible delay included. That's just the sort of head-shaking debacle which will earn both of them an automatic life peerage gifted by senior Conservatives.


'One would expect that the presenter will be promoted to the recently vacated role of BBC Chairman and Chief Loan Fixer for Boris Johnson. And if he plays his cards right with a string of other disgraceful scandals, this presenter chap could make Prime Minister before the next election.'



First published 11 Jul 2023



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The fallout from Britain's political car crash is being discussed across the globe, and in the light of a shock new development, nowhere more keenly than around the windswept alfresco dining table at Southfork Ranch in Texas.


In a sensational move, Sue Ellen Ewing has told reporters she will be throwing her 10-gallon Stetson into the ring and is confident of garnering enough support among parliamentary party. "In fact, more than enough" to win her the keys to No.10 in the forthcoming Tory leadership election.


Speaking as she left the weekly Oil Baron's Ball she said: 'Why, shucks. This ole race is already run and won. Put your shirts and Kalvin Kleins on me boys.'


And it just might come to pass, because on hearing the news, online bookmaker Paddy Power, has now installed the 60s something glamour gal as front-runner.


However, some members of the party are arguing as she is not currently an MP she can't enter the race. But the men in suits, who meet Monday, are believed by many to be contemplating a sensational snap rule change that will allow Sue Ellen to run.


Meanwhile Mrs Ewing's estranged husband, the Machiavellian JR, poured cold water on the idea. 'Now just you tell me this, boy. How in the heck can she do that? She's a drunk, a tramp and an unfit mother. That's what my Daddy said 'fore he died.'


On hearing Mr Ewing's remarks, one unnamed backbencher commented: 'Gosh, actually, you know with a CV like that, I'd say she'd fit right in.'


First published 10 Jul 2022



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Immediately after announcing his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party, Boris Johnson said he would stand in next week’s elections for the 1922 Committee executive.


'As I am, errr…that is to say…no longer leader of the party, I am, ipso facto, not a senior Tory and urgo I am duly eligible to join the 1922 Committee and stand for its executive. QED!'


Had Johnson not resigned, it was widely expected that the new executive would have changed its rules so backbenchers did not need to wait a year between launching no confidence votes in the leader.


In an unexpected twist, Johnson has now come out in favour of changing the rules and is making this a key strand of his campaign.


He said the rules should clearly state that if the party leader resigns but stays on as Prime Minister. 'Out of the goodness of my...I mean their…heart to ensure stability over the summer, then the post of Prime Minister must be inferred on them for my…I mean their…lifetime.'


He added that anybody called Gove should be barred for any leadership bid and should be given the title of "oily, little snake-like traitor".


'I completely see the need to change these rules, he said. 'It is crucial to the survival of my career…I mean democracy within the party.'


Jacob Rees-Mogg described the proposals as “eminently sensible” and offered his resignation from the Cabinet in support.


story: stanleym


First published 9 July 2022



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