It’s that day again and numerous SW1 denizens spent the morning with a sweat on their brows attempting to work out what was an April Fool’s joke and what wasn’t. Has anyone checked in on Peston?
Some of the highlights:
UK Defence Journal published a series of articles, including details of the “introduction of a new fleet of stealth inflatable warships, designed to be rapidly deployed and almost invisible to enemy radar.” It could be worth giving an inflatable Prime Minister a go too…
Guido exclusively revealed CCTV footage from the moments before Morgan McSweeney’s phone containing his messages with Peter Mandelson was ‘stolen’ in Westminster. It’s jaw-dropping stuff…
Ex-GB News presenter Dan Wootton revealed details of The Farage Factor: “GB News is partnering with Reform UK to launch a new reality talent show hybrid where the winner will become a guaranteed candidate in a safe constituency in the general election.” Would probably be more effective than the current vetting…
Sunday Sport produced a front page nib:
Pollster More In Common’s director Luke Tryl advertised its new product for domestic disputes like who should do the dishes: “Now you can end those rows with our new service “Settle It” & let the public pick who is right in a nationally representative poll.” If you want something done right, use a poll…
The official X account of the Israeli government issued a statement: “In an unexpected development, the UN has issued a statement today that does not blame Israel. Delegates are currently investigating how this happened.”
A dishonourable mention goes to Dawn Butler for the most egregious yawner: “I have been appointed as Minister for Hope and Positivity in the Cabinet Office.” Fellow Labour MP Stella Creasy put in a bit more effort by posting about her new job as GB News presenter…
