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Roy Rolling

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1. John Oliver

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Jun 21, 2026, 05:59 AM

8 hrs ago

This was nicely explained by John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight”. I now totally understand why he’s resigning. For the first time in UK politics I understand their government.

Now I’m gonna look up that Queen-King thing.

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John Oliver Roy Rolling 8 hrs ago #1

Yes he did. Andy Burnham (Labour) won the election underpants 7 hrs ago #2

the Makerfield election? Is that significant? LymphocyteLover 7 hrs ago #4

Apparently yes, he had to get elected as an MP to be eligible to be Prime Minister underpants 6 hrs ago #5

I don't believe acknowledging the US Billsdaughter 6 hrs ago #6

I see, thanks! LymphocyteLover 5 hrs ago #7

at 1st i thought- y do i want to watch this, jon? mopinko 7 hrs ago #3

Starmer has been a disaster for Labour Miguelito Loveless 4 hrs ago #8