MICHAEL Gove is seeking power through a number of “pliant proxies” in a Machiavellian battle with Tory enforcer Dougie ‘Dr-No’ Smith, Politicalite can exclusively reveal.
The claims surround several allegations that Nadine Dorries asserted in her book, “The Plot” that Kemi Badenoch was being trained to be Michael Gove’s candidate for the next Tory leader. The late Robin Cook, when asked if he saw himself as a future Labour Prime Minister, replied, “They don’t tend to elect wizened ginger dwarves.” It is believed that Gove also thinks himself unelectable, and could only become Prime Minister during a government in power, rather than leading one to victory at General Election. This would explain why Gove would seek power through pliant proxies, rather than seek the top spot in person.
Given Gove’s predeliction for idiot policies this would not be a good idea. On the other hand, those who know Kemi tend to thing she does in fact have a mind of her own. So machinations to put her there so she’ll listen to Gove might well be met with a “Well, that’s nice, Michael”.
Those close to Gove have also suggested that it is improbable for him to put himself forward because fixer-in-chief Dougie Smith would be unlikely to allow it. In her book, Dorries states that it is Dougie who controls who is allowed to stand as Conservative candidates, and it is he, rather than the party itself, who chooses the leader. Although he has no official position within the government and is not on its payroll as a Special Advisor, he has a position with Conservative Campaign Headquarters, where he is listed as an Advisor to the Leader’s Office with reportedly a huge salary.
I’ve never heard of this lad. Anyone else?
Some insiders suggest that the briefing has come from friends of Kemi, anxious to distance her from the talk of her as ‘Gove’s candidate for leader,’ and from the now toxic association with Dougie Smith. Others have suggested the opposite, that the briefing comes from the Gove camp to counter the story that Kemi is his puppet, the leader in waiting he can control. The story of a rift between them makes her seem independent, and therefore boosts her chances of success.
What really worries about politics is that this is – no, really, this is – how things are decided. Should we do something about the boats might be the policy question, but the answer will be who gets to put their feet under the special chair at the Cabinet table.
We’re ruled by cats in sacks that is – and have been for a long time. It’s unlikely to get any better either. Given that no one with any actual beliefs does get anywhere inside the system. Which is just what happens when it’s Cameronian – being in power is the aim, not the goal to be achieved by having power.
’I’ve never heard of this lad. Anyone else?’
Not a scooby, so his eventual appearance on ‘I’m A Celeb..’ is assured when the Tories are finally booted out.
Doing outstanding work there, picking the leader and candidates! Presumably his huge salary is being paid by the labour party.
If as reported the rift is due to his carrying on with a married friend of Kemi Badenoch and breaking up a marriage then the rift has more substance than a mere political stratagem. Gove is Gollum, an ingratiating and whispering manipulator.
It’s to be hoped that come the election, Conservative MP’s can take turns at being leader according to the day of the week. Gove will have lost Surrey Heath thank goodness.
This is like reading about a Thousand Year Reich being plotted from the Fuhrerbunker in late 1944 by George, Zippy and Bungle.
I actually had to check I wasn’t high on drugs there – Michael Gove, political Moriarty is he? Kemi Badenoch has prime ministerial ambitions, does she?
What a shower of silly cunts.
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Doing outstanding work there, picking the leader and candidates! Presumably his huge salary is being paid by the labour party.
Looking at the standard of most tory MPs and candidates that’s got to be the most probable reason… Alternatively, he might just be an “entitled” git who never, ever, ventures outside the “Westminster Bubble”. Either way – just look at the result!
Never heard of the guy either, but this is Nadine and she does appear to be more delusional than usual.
No, never heard of him either. Who employed him? Who funds that salary? Who can sack him?
Are the tories redeemable? Is that question merely rhetorical?
Gove is Gollum, an ingratiating and whispering manipulator.
Gollum wasn’t much of a manipulator, are you thinking of Wormtongue?
– I’ve never heard of this lad. Anyone else?
He was one of your lot, Tim:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dougie_Smith
A rather colourful character.
How did he go from being too right wing for Norman Tebbit to being the puppet master for this shower of shite?
PJF said:
“https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dougie_Smith
A rather colourful character”
From that Wikipedia page – “He was formerly a political advisor to Sir James Mancham, former President of Seychelles”
– President for less than a year. In the 1970s. When wee Dougie would still have been at school.
The Wiki page is dubious. Started 5 February 2022, amendments until Jan 2023
Then suddenly comes alive with an update in Sept and in Oct. Turbo charged from 8 Nov 2023
It also says “He is a Eurosceptic” – if that’s true he’s got Zero influence
– President for less than a year. In the 1970s. When wee Dougie would still have been at school.
True, but it does say he was an advisor to a former President, not a President.