Tag: Parliament

5292. Weston-super-Mare

Andrew Burns Colwill, Weston-super-Mare, May 2023
Andrew Burns Colwill, Weston-super-Mare, May 2023

I recently shared a gallery of  outstanding artwork from the brilliant Andrew Burns Colwill on my personal Facebook page (I rarely use it these days), and it had a very positive response, which is not surprising really, such is his talent. I came across this piece, which was painted for last year’s Weston Wallz (I think), on a recent visit to Weston-super-Mare, with my friend Paul H.

Andrew Burns Colwill, Weston-super-Mare, May 2023
Andrew Burns Colwill, Weston-super-Mare, May 2023

Andrew Burns Colwill doesn’t shy away from making bold political statements, and much of his recent work has been about the potential impacts of climate change. In this piece he lampoons Parliament, and with some justification, and presents politicians and apes, the central Orangutan being draped in a Union Jack. Political commentary goes hand in hand with a lot of street art, but rarely so beautifully painted. I am reminded that I haven’t yet posted his Upfest piece from last year… so much to do. This was a very pleasant discovery.

Event

.

A Tory member

crosses the floor to loud cheers

beginning of the end

.

by Scooj

Conceit

 

Eton-boy Rees Mogg

with staggering arrogance

lounges in The House.

 

by Scooj

 

I make no apologies. I dislike this man intensely. His far right Victorian values chime for some, but it seems as if the last 40 years of progressive attitude changes towards race, poverty, disability, environment, gender, freedom, equality and general decency have passed him by. He is the epitome of the privileged, white, wealthy, little Britain that cares not one jot about anybody except themselves and protecting their way of life at all costs.

This man, whose disappearance up Boris Johnson’s arse has been rewarded with the role of Leader of the House, should be an example to all MPs. At yesterday’s emergency motion on prorogation he spent the majority of the debate draped across three seats of the front bench of the House of Commons overtly displaying his contempt for parliamentary process and debate. He is utterly disgusting and I hope the negative exposure this toad has been given will set back his career forever. How dare he behave like this? Sadly under this new Johnson regime I fear we need to get used to this kind of flagrant disregard for the law and for common decency.

Bravo to Caroline Lucas (Green Party MP) for calling him out.

Lame duck

.

All the bravado

lost in a single crossing

no majority.

.

by Scooj

On a defection from the Conservatives to the Lineral Party today. Boris lost what little touch he had and wilted under tell

So what happens now?

 

Another defeat

for Theresa May. Surely

now she has to go?

 

by Scooj

 

 

Ego she go

 

My grandmother said

that pride comes before a fall.

Theresa May not…

 

by Scooj

Bubble babble

.

Meaningless jargon

in the Westminster bubble

fails to touch real lives. 

.

by Scooj

Treason

 

As fireworks paint the

night sky, we celebrate Guy’s

failed shenanigans.

 

by Scooj