Simply 13 funny things people said about Boris Johnson’s Cabinet reshuffle
Boris Johnson is having his first proper cabinet reshuffle, and it’s proving to be less a Night of the Long Knives and more an Afternoon of the Short Tempers, as some surprise names get the heave ho.
Twitter has been ready, willing and more than able to sum up the situation as it unfolds.
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Off to a great start with my Cabinet reshuffle – Dominic Cummings has confirmed that I can stay on as Prime Minister.#reshuffle
— Parody Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson_MP) February 13, 2020
2.
Imagine being so shit you get fired by Boris Johnson
— James Felton (@JimMFelton) February 13, 2020
3.
Summary of today’s news:
One set of terrible human beings to be replaced with another set of terrible human beings who are owed favours or who have promised favours.#reshuffle
— Simon Bruni (@SimonBruni) February 13, 2020
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#Reshuffle update:
I was offered my pick of the jobs, but decided to stick at what I do best. pic.twitter.com/Rilj3MNf94— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) February 13, 2020
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New cabinet:
1. Dominic Cummings
Supported by Boris Johnson, Tea Boy.#reshuffle
— Ken Clarke (@MrKennethClarke) February 13, 2020
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Esther McVey has had quite a morning. Sacked as housing minister only minutes after discovering what a housing minister is supposed to do.
— Russ (@RussInCheshire) February 13, 2020
7.
We cut to No.10 this morning #reshuffle pic.twitter.com/Vbzolwqh4E
— George Wright (@GeorgeJBWright) February 13, 2020
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Pretend you’re doing a cabinet #reshuffle at work today by switching jobs in the office today for no particular reason. Susan in marketing? She’s now in charge of HR. Ken who doesn’t seem to do anything and just hangs around the kitchen? Head of legal.
— Dave (@davechannel) February 13, 2020
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Today’s cabinet #reshuffle in full pic.twitter.com/qMOHlkVCDB
— Chris Thompson (@MrChris_T) February 13, 2020
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https://twitter.com/SpillerOfTea/status/1227914349425123329?s=20
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They're gonna try and make Harold Shipman Health Minister, aren't they? #Reshuffle
— Evans (@Mativenko80) February 13, 2020
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New cabinet has now been announced in full.
Boris Johnson keeps job at Department for Tea-making.
Classic Dom.#reshuffle pic.twitter.com/M0XPeAxoV9
— Rob (@RobW1_) February 13, 2020
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The current state of British politics can be summed up in one sentence:- Liz Truss is now the longest serving cabinet minister.#reshuffle
— James Melville (@JamesMelville) February 13, 2020
In summary, this …
Credit where credit’s due, this government made it a full two months without descending into chaotic infighting.
— Nish Kumar (@MrNishKumar) February 13, 2020
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