Decent PM suggestions

[Slow.Patrol]

So, we don't seem to have had the benefit of a decent Prime Minister for decades.

My old Dad used to say, "Those that should, very often don't and those that shouldn't, very often do".

It is obvious that our leaders are not fit for the job and shouldn't have been in a position to lead the country. Either due to being self serving, corrupt or stupid (or weak).

Who do you feel would be suitable as a leader of the country?

I am struggling to think of anyone. I do follow Neil O'Brien's Substack as he has an excellent grasp of statistics and interpretation. But I am sure he wouldn't want the job.

[911Spanker]

No politician is qualified.

[andyb28]

There are so many experts here in NP&E

[LimmerickLad]

The Rufuses........all 6 of them?

ETA with Stewie as a Spad.

[Turtle Shed]

Farage. All day, every day.

Won't be a popular opinion on this thread, I'll probably be in a minority of one.

[Voldemort]

Turtle Shed said:

Farage. I'll probably be in a minority of one.

Oh no! I'm sure there are other fools on here.

[No ideas for a name]

[LimmerickLad]

Voldemort said:

Turtle Shed said:

Farage. I'll probably be in a minority of one.

Oh no! I'm sure there are other fools on here.

[macron]

"vacant post".

[Mr Penguin]

In the current cabinet - Shabana Mahmood

Of the current party leaders - Kemi

Ideally it would be acceptable to have a PM (and any cabinet post, but especially Foreign Office ones) in the Lords, but that went out decades ago.

More than that people need to realise that PMs who inherit a bad situation or who arrive just before the st hits the fan will naturally have worse outcomes than those who inherit a good one and what happens during their terms are not entirely down to their abilities.

[Patio]

Penny mordaunt

Would also be happy with Nigel

[MiniMan64]

Turtle Shed said:

Farage. All day, every day.

Won't be a popular opinion on this thread, I'll probably be in a minority of one.

To be PM he’d have to actually be in the country rather than over the pond mouthing off for Trump

[redback911]

LimmerickLad said:

Voldemort said:

Turtle Shed said:

Farage. I'll probably be in a minority of one.

Oh no! I'm sure there are other fools on here.

I'm honestly trying to understand why you think he's the man to run this country... What skills or experience do you think Nigel Farage has that qualify him to be Prime Minister? He's never held government office, run a department, managed a national budget, or had to deliver policy in power. Beyond being a good speaker and campaigner, what has he shown that convinces you he could run the country?

Edit: I would have voted for Rory Stewart, ex-Army officer, diplomat, provincial governor in Iraq, ran a major charity in Afghanistan, and held senior ministerial posts like International Development Secretary and Prisons Minister, where he actually delivered some reform.

Edited by redback911 on Wednesday 10th September 20:04

[DeejRC]

No ideas for a name said:

Gets my vote.

[king arthur]

Ben Wallace.

[POIDH]

Me.

[greygoose]

Bob Mortimer, I haven’t heard of anyone who dislikes him.

[BikeBikeBIke]

I came here for names that were good suggestions that I wouldn't have thought of and I'm not disappointed. Good calls:

Ben Wallace.
Shabana Mahmood

[nikaiyo2]

An AI Hologram of Mrs Thatcher

Rory Stewart

Lucy Beaumont, if Angela Rayner can be deputy then why not?

[sjc]

LimmerickLad said:

The Rufuses........all 6 of them?

ETA with Stewie as a Spad.

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