Alan Johnson resigns

[john_p]

"Personal reasons"




ED BALLS INCOMING?

[ralphrj]

john_p said:

ED BALLS INCOMING?

"Balls up" surely?

[Life Saab Itch]

Balls confirmed.

At least Balls can count.

Johnson was resorting to taking his shoes off...

[JagLover]

Life Saab Itch said:

Balls confirmed.

At least Balls can count.

Johnson was resorting to taking his shoes off...

[tinman0]

john_p said:

"Personal reasons"

Probably been hoarding post at his house.

[Soovy]

He's put aside enough dosh now. He's sorted.

[audidoody]

He posted his resignation letter two weeks ago. Forgot to put a stamp on the envelope.

Edited by audidoody on Thursday 20th January 17:05

[Mermaid]

It was getting boring on the opposition benches, and likely to stay that way.

So quit before he got pushed.

[john_p]

Ed Balls

Unelectable.

[Eric Mc]

Good for Johnson. He's better off off of the Milliband band-wagon.

Also - he had a go at reading this and never got beyond the introduction.

[Life Saab Itch]

Balls - Chancellor
Yvette Cooper - Home Secretary
Douglas Alexander - Foreign Seceretary
Liam Byrne - Work and Pensions

Alan Johnson - Job Centre

[hornetrider]

What's the story here? Are there some 'revelations' incoming?

[john_p]

Alan Johnson said:

I have decided to resign from the shadow cabinet for personal reasons to do with my family. I have found it difficult to cope with these personal issues in my private life whilst carrying out an important frontbench role.
I am grateful to Ed Miliband for giving me the opportunity to serve as shadow chancellor of the exchequer. He is proving to be a formidable leader of the Labour party and has shown me nothing but support and kindness.
My time in parliament will now be dedicated to serving my constituents and supporting the Labour Party. I will make no further comment about this matter.

Hmm

[Life Saab Itch]

audidoody said:

He posted his resignation letter two weeks ago. Forgot to put a stamp on the envelope.

On a serious note, what qualifications did he have to be Shadow Chancellor in the first place?

Postman
Trade Unionist
MP

[Life Saab Itch]

john_p said:

Alan Johnson said:

David Milliband's been shagging my wife.

Hmm

EFA

[Life Saab Itch]

hornetrider said:

What's the story here? Are there some 'revelations' incoming?

I would have thought that Clifford has been employed to cover up as much as possible, but I would expect something to leak out.

[Life Saab Itch]

Double post

Edited by Life Saab Itch on Thursday 20th January 17:17

[Life Saab Itch]

Double post

Edited by Life Saab Itch on Thursday 20th January 17:16

[Pork]

Thats a relief. There's a good chance I might not actually put my foot through the TV now that he will no longer get airtime.

[john_p]

Pork said:

Thats a relief. There's a good chance I might not actually put my foot through the TV now that he will no longer get airtime.

Yeah, but now we get Balls. Even worse.