Omnishambles is new low for Tories

THERESA May’s Government spend their time reeling from one disaster to another.

But even by their exceptionally low standards, the current list of cock-ups they’re presiding over is breathtaking.

Exhibit 1 is David Davis, who yesterday admitted Brexit negotiations have reached a stalemate with no further progress possible unless Brussels backs trade talks.

There is absolutely zero chance of EU leaders doing so.

Davis is the man who told us getting a deal with the EU would be a cinch. He’s shown himself to be so inept he couldn’t strike a deal at a market stall.

Exhibit 2 is the continuing chaos engulfing the Universal Credit system.

Labour will seek to exploit Tory divisions today by demanding the roll-out of the controversial benefit reform be paused.

It’s thought as many as 25 Tory MPs could actually find a backbone and rebel against despicable measures forcing some of society’s most vulnerable people into debt.

Nevertheless, deluded Work and Pensions Secretary David Gauke insists the roll-out will continue with just minor tweaks.

And new Scottish Conservative MP Douglas Ross won’t even bother turning up at the debate.

He’s got better things to do – acting as assistant referee for Barcelona’s Champions League game against Olympiakos. It certainly shows where his priorities lie.

Then there’s the ongoing plans to close JobCentre Plus offices across the UK. The proposals to slash numbers in Glasgow will be particularly damaging.

An impressive report by Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee published in April catalogued the problems.

The UK Government have only unveiled their response now. No prizes for guessing it was to put their fingers in their ears and ignore the evidence.

Today’s Westminster debate is sure to see a spate of Tory MPs insist welfare reform is required to fix the benefit system and get people working.

The irony is the only thing that’s not working is this shambolic, divided and mean-spirited Government.