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Michael Spicer hilariously captures the dilemma for any Labour minister who has previously called out Trump in no uncertain terms
The re-election of Donald Trump has thrown up a whole raft of problems, not the least of which is whether it’s reasonable to send the President-elect to jail.
New: DoJ officials are evaluating how to wind down the two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office to comply with longstanding department policy that a sitting president can’t be prosecuted, per sources.
— Ken Dilanian (@KenDilanianNBC) November 6, 2024
In the UK, however, the more pressing problem is how to maintain a good diplomatic relationship with a man who has been criticised in no uncertain terms by several members of the newly elected party.
The strategy is one that has been perfectly satirised by the wonderful Michael Spicer.
labour minister questioned about historical trump tweets pic.twitter.com/7xHCs58wjx
— Michael Spicer (@MrMichaelSpicer) November 11, 2024
‘You’ve got some bridges to build with him though, haven’t you, given that in January 2017, you said “Donald Trump is a neo-Nazi and a disgusting sexual predator. God help the United States!”‘
‘The Prime Minister and I have already had several meetings with President Trump in order to maintain a healthy relationship that benefits both countries, and I think that’s what’s important right now.’
That could almost have been taken verbatim from actual interviews. The ramping up of Steven Pineless‘s jeopardy is brilliantly done, but the bonus of seeing lovely Janey at the end is just –
Unsurprisingly, a certain MP sprang immediately to people’s minds in amongst the praise.
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Genius.
I thought Lammy was beyond parody but Michael Spicer did it.
— Tony Silver (@TonyGoldSE) November 11, 2024
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Funny though this is (and it is, as is pretty much everything else Michael Spicer does) it makes me hate political interviews and “messaging” instead of answering-the-bloody-question-ffs, and all that bollox. He pretty much nails it though. https://t.co/yV0AnK2Cc7
— Sincus (@jacsinclair) November 11, 2024
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Love how this is aimed at Trump but also squarely at Lammy… https://t.co/TS9oOhpVC6
— Peter Wright (@Boonhawk) November 11, 2024
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Politicians down to a tee and lovely connect to @JaneyGodley https://t.co/bbdaUE9UT9
— BubbyGee (@bubby_gee) November 11, 2024
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Brilliant as always. This one is really good! https://t.co/QOexcgILqd
— Richard (@Taishin02821948) November 11, 2024
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Brilliant as ever. & nice homage to @JaneyGodley who I'm sure would be laughing with us https://t.co/ijoGuAWwgf
— Karen Hawkins (@morag1302) November 11, 2024
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Loving the name of the MP.
— Peter Hill (@kebladas81) November 11, 2024
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Mr Spicer isn't going to get invited to any Sensible Moderate Centrist Dinner Parties this year. https://t.co/FiHIiiOEqv
— J || #JoinAUnion ️ (@AlebionShrugged) November 11, 2024
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I love this guy. https://t.co/Gfu9E42MtV
— michelawrong (@michelawrong) November 11, 2024
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This might be your best yet.
— dan harper (@daneharper) November 11, 2024
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The payoff at the end is brilliant https://t.co/uHaD0ITmAo
— Mike Ward (@badsciencemonk) November 11, 2024
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You could easily form a consultancy advising politicians on media interviews (I’ll carry your flipchart).
— Nazgar001 (@nazgar001) November 11, 2024
David Lammy has yet to react publicly.
Remind you of anyone, @DavidLammy? https://t.co/FW7mnJY5Jb
— Tim Walker (@ThatTimWalker) November 11, 2024
You can still listen to Michael’s BBC Radio 4 comedy show No Room on iPlayer.
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