If some of those who voted Leave in the EU Referendum did so to ‘shake up’ British politics, it has certainly worked.
The economic ramifications of Brexit look bleak; Boris Johnson looks utterly petrified about what he’ll do next; Remain and Leave voters can’t stop arguing; migration doesn’t look like it’ll come down any time soon; the NHS won’t get its promised £350m; and both the Conservative and Labour party are in danger of imploding. Other than that, everything is fine.
Tory rebel MP: "lot of us will not vote for someone who calls an early General Election. It will become a defacto second referendum."
— Faisal Islam (@faisalislam) June 26, 2016
Corbyn shadow cabinet backer: "If some of PLP want a new leader they literally have to set up a new party and Speaker has to sign it off"
— Faisal Islam (@faisalislam) June 26, 2016
As the Tories ready themselves for an imminent leadership battle following David Cameron’s resignation, and certain factions within Labour try to instigate a coup against Jeremy Corbyn, the general public seem as fed up as ever with the traditional big two of British politics.
They want a viable third option, but most would never vote for Nigel Farage’s very right-wing UKIP, and the Lib Dems are still to win back the nation’s trust after getting into bed with David Cameron during the coalition government.
It is therefore interesting then that a growing number of people in England want to vote for the very same alternative – the Scottish National Party.
As always @NicolaSturgeon shows her generosity of spirit and political wisdom. #ScotLond RT @SkyNews .@NicolaSturg…https://t.co/gXVb0wSF9v
— Bianca Jagger Nicaraguense por gracia de Dios 🇳🇮 (@BiancaJagger) June 24, 2016
It may seem bizarre that they are drawn to a party which is heavily in favour of an independent Scotland, but lots of English voters agree with many of their major policy decisions, and are thoroughly impressed with Nicola Sturgeon’s strong and pragmatic brand of leadership.
Will they get their wish? It seems unlikely at present, but nothing is impossible amidst the current clusterfuck that is mainstream British politics…
It feels like Nicola Sturgeon is the only UK leader actually leading at the moment.
— Jamie Ross (@JamieRoss7) June 26, 2016
Can Nicola Sturgeon please lead England as well please? She clearly knows how to represent and lead her country. #Brexit #EUref #Peston
— British 🇬🇧 Armenian 🇦🇲 Heath Dweller (@Hishyeness) June 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/robinince/status/746978705227059200
https://twitter.com/Scillara/status/746990981057253376
Can Nicola Sturgeon run England please?
— Cheerio (@hoangiuk) June 26, 2016
Two-thirds of MPs must call for a snap election for that to happen. SNP – this is your chance to stand in England!
— Craig Buckler (@craigbuckler) June 25, 2016
When can we have Nicola Sturgeon as PM?
— Patrick Samphire – Legacy of a Hated God out now (@patricksamphire) June 26, 2016
I have to say, compared to the clown show in Westminster at the moment, @NicolaSturgeon is looking BOSS. https://t.co/vCdDdY5dCJ
— Trevor Callaghan (@trevolafoam) June 25, 2016
@glynmoody @NicolaSturgeon @LBC Shame they can't and won't stand in England. You can imagine the SNP doing rather well here.
— Craig Grannell (@CraigGrannell) June 25, 2016
https://twitter.com/sea_bee1986/status/710605732656369664
If there is ever a by-election in the North of England, the SNP should stand a candidate, to see what might happen.
— Scratcher #DissolveTheUnion (@Axles45) May 22, 2016
Nicola Sturgeon was so impressive on Andrew Marr right now. Can she come sort out Westminster for us??
— Zan (@foxysynt) June 26, 2016
I pick Nicola Sturgeon, can we have her as PM please?! She's the strongest most articulate person in this farce. #AndrewMarr
— Johanna (@JohannaWhitaker) June 26, 2016
