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‘We need to blow up parliament
before it self destructs.’
‘Let’s not call ourselves a parliament…’
‘We can’t leave without a deal.’
‘I accept the result of the referendum
— interminable arguing.’
‘Brexit? What’s that? I don’t really
follow the news.’
‘I was this close to No. 10
and then they saw my name.’
‘Back me or you’ll be deselected.’
‘He’s a rescue from the local Conservative association.’
‘We’ve got a month to find a solution
to the Irish border problem.’
