"OK, SNP. Tense moments in the studio here. The offer from the banker is a vastly watered down version of the Smith Agreement, and the abandonment of the Full Fiscal Autonomy plan that you won an overwhelming, historic mandate for at the general election just a few weeks ago. So what's it to be? Deal...or no deal?"
"No deal, David."
"That's the wrong answer, SNP, but the good news is that we'll be vetoing your decision, because London Tories understand these things better than the people of Scotland. Congratulations! You've just won a vastly watered down version of the Smith Agreement! How does it feel?"
"Have you ever actually watched Deal Or No Deal, David? Let me try to explain the rules to you..."
Noel Edmonds used to be required listening in 1972,
ReplyDeleteI don't know his position on dogs though.
As long as he doesn't think other people's sandwiches are fair game for dogs, he's free to take any position he likes.
DeleteCheers. Made me grin.
ReplyDeleteJust completed a Panelbase poll. Mostly Holyrood VI, but also Europe and Labour leaders election.
ReplyDeletePerhaps the Scottish Government should do as the Greeks have done, and have a snap referendum - ask the people in Scotland whether they want FFA or this watered down nothing currently on offer. That would put a spanner in their cunning little plan.
ReplyDeleteI have been arguing for this for a while. A devomax referendum with an ultimatum and time limit.
DeletePerhaps even wrapped around with the threat to remove free personal care and bus passes if it's lost (since we'll endure Tory cuts).