Mhairi Black and 12 other Scots brilliantly owned Sajid Javid after he said he wouldn’t ‘allow’ a second referendum
Home Secretary Sajid Javid, one of the countless Tory MPs harbouring hopes of becoming the party’s next leader, has been on Twitter telling people that he won’t ‘allow’ Scotland a second independence referendum.
If I become PM, I won’t allow a second Scottish independence referendum. People stated views clearly in 2014, so there should be no second vote. Nicola Sturgeon should spend more time improving public services in Scotland, and less time grandstanding https://t.co/sxKKMdXX2S
— Sajid Javid (@sajidjavid) May 29, 2019
It wasn’t just what he said, it was how he said it. In particular, this bit.
‘Allow’?
— Dr Philippa Whitford (@Dr_PhilippaW) May 29, 2019
And there was no shortage of brutal takedowns from Scottish Twitter and very enjoyable they were too. But maybe the best bit was #permissionfromsajid which started trending on Twitter and it’s brilliant.
Here are our favourites.
1.
You sound if I head to bed @sajidjavid? Absolutely shattered. #permissionfromsajid
— Mhairi Black MP (@MhairiBlack) May 29, 2019
2.
"Whits the haud up getting tae the summit Tam"? Oh…jist that #PermissionFromSajid hasnae come yet………. pic.twitter.com/07xm3mClD8
— Oor Blaze fae Skye (@Blazespage) May 29, 2019
3.
Evening Sajid, is it ok if we open the kitchen until 9pm on Saturday for the Champions league final?
— TheThornwoodBar (@BarThornwood) May 29, 2019
4.
Just nipping out to the shops for some milk and bread. Will only be 10 mins. Cool with you mate, aye? https://t.co/2HzDgiOAqG
— Irvine Welsh (@IrvineWelsh) May 30, 2019
5.
Is it okay to have a late night snack even though I didn’t eat all my dinner, @sajidjavid?
— Kirsty Strickland (@KirstyStricklan) May 29, 2019
6.
IMPORTANT: Sajid Javid has been in touch so we've had to make a last-minute change to our front page. Please make sure you now obtain #PermissionfromSajid before purchasing tomorrow's edition. Thanks. pic.twitter.com/EEPYdGvWsZ
— The National (@ScotNational) May 29, 2019
7.
I’m putting the kettle on. Is that ok, @sajidjavid ??? #PermissionFromSajid
— Colin McCredie (@colinmccredie) May 29, 2019
8.
I need to fly to New York on Sunday for work, is that alright wae you big boss man @sajidjavid? #PermissionfromSajid
— Daniel Portman (@Daniel_Portman) May 29, 2019
9.
BREAKING: Steve Clarke Scotland appointment in doubt after it has emerged SFA did not consult @sajidjavid #PermissionFromSajid pic.twitter.com/Esy6Yi8FB7
— Chriss (@FergyChris) May 29, 2019
10.
I have a large stash of dark money is it ok if I donate it anonymously to Ruth to help increase her 9% share of the vote here in Scotland, yeah 9% and you get to tell us what we can do, Aye right Sajid#PermissionFromSajid
— Neil Cochran (@NeilCochran12) May 29, 2019
11.
Hey @sajidjavid I want to stay out on my bike until after the street lights come on, is that okay? #permissionfromsajid
— David Bratchpiece (@bratchy1) May 29, 2019
12.
I've washed the dishes but I was just going to let them drip dry in the rack tonight. That cool with you @sajidjavid?#permissionfromsajid
— Where's Murphy? (@Rory_M_Stewart) May 29, 2019
13.
https://twitter.com/KINGofJOCKISTAN/status/1133854531287175170
To conclude …
https://twitter.com/Mel_MiMi_Mel/status/1133844189001736194
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