An MP’s ovens became the internet’s hot topic – our 18 favourite burns

On Tuesday, Tory MP James Brokenshire achieved that pinacle of political ambition – a double-page spread on his kitchen in the Daily Mail.

I'm not saying British politics has ground to a halt, but today's Daily Mail has a double-page spread on James Brokenshire's kitchen pic.twitter.com/8NB1tcJ2ap

— Jack Blanchard (@Jack_Blanchard_) May 14, 2019

Whilst Amber Rudd may disapprove of him “parading” his wife, what got everybody else talking was his over-endowment in the oven department, with four of them. The matter might have died down, had he not stepped in to clarify matters and show off his baking skills.

Amazing what you can rustle up! Maybe some more hot potatoes next! #twoovens pic.twitter.com/gU0vrbuaV2

— James Brokenshire (@JBrokenshire) May 14, 2019

There was a major problem with his hashtag.

there is a chance that James Brokenshire's ovens are being over-analysed but what cannot be denied is that this is a photograph of a politician, standing in front of four ovens, saying he's got two ovens. https://t.co/FMQb2GhaIT

— Tom Peck (@tompeck) May 14, 2019

Naturally, Twitter cooked up some jokes about the MP and his oven collection.

1.

James Brokenshire: one oven
James Wokenshire: two ovens
James Bespokenshire: four ovens

— Samuel Thomas (@SamuelThomas92) May 14, 2019

2.
https://twitter.com/davemacladd/status/1128318839068950528

3.

This is a Tory leadership bid in the mind of James Brokenshite. Nothing says 'man of the people' like having four ovens#FourOvenBrokenshire https://t.co/tUN83iufzG

— Will Black (@WillBlackWriter) May 14, 2019

4.

I sympathise with James Brokenshire – he sees 4 ovens as 2 double ovens. I’m just the same – like when other people see an affair, I see a double wife.https://t.co/sxkDiR2Y7A

— Not Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) May 14, 2019

5.

So much of modern conservatism believes that if you do well enough in life to afford 4 ovens, it’s through your own efforts – good things happen to the worthy – essentially a reworking of the doctrine of predestination.

Yes, I’m talking Calvin and Hobs.

— . (@twlldun) May 14, 2019

6.

Don't know what people's problem with this is. I have 3 ovens, 2 fridges & 2 washing machines. Admittedly they're all in my front garden but still. https://t.co/1zNHBbraiG

— Phlegm Clandango (@Cain_Unable) May 14, 2019

7.

Im a leftie, and I've managed to cook hot potatoes using 25% as many ovens.

And they say Tories are efficient. https://t.co/wJ3seR2Zu1

— Russ (@RussInCheshire) May 14, 2019

8.

I'm not saying the UK Government is paralysed but the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government is making a Victoria sponge at 3.45 on a Tuesday. https://t.co/24Wp1tsf8G

— Gary Dunion (@garydunion) May 14, 2019

9.

Think I've figured out why James Brokenshire needs 4 ovens pic.twitter.com/tPDDDM0QEl

— General Boles (@GeneralBoles) May 14, 2019