Why it’s quel dommage for Nigel Farage
A CLUTCH OF BREXIT CLERIHEWS
John Cleese Votes Leave, then flees To the sun Complaining: ‘Now Britain’s
no fun.’ Boris Quotes Horace: ‘Be bold, and venture to
be wise’ But he stops at ‘bold’: no
surprise. Tim Martin Played a vital
part in The Brexit
campaign: ‘We’ll stock no beer from Spain!’ David Davis Thinks the way
to behave is Cause a split Then quit. Nigel Farage — Quel dommage! Though he thought himself smart, he Mislaid his party. Meanwhile, Michel Barnier Eschews a Grand Marnier Until he’s come up with
a solution To the next-but-one
resolution Michael Gove Has loyalties that rove From A to Z Before he’s got out of bed. Scott Mann Does what he can One moment, PPS — The next, even less. Vladimir Putin Puts the boot in Leading hardliners to cheer This KGB Brexiteer. Jacob Rees-Mogg: Avoid, Marry or Snog? If you said the former You’d be getting warmer. Philip Hammond Says: ‘Damn and Blast! My day is past!’ President Trump Has advice on how to dump The EU: ‘First leave, then sue!’ Keir Starmer Couldn’t be calmer: It’s a lovely sight Sit back and watch them
fight. f Theresa T May Has a great deal to say About a bright new dawn While we stifle a yawn. Kate Hoey Is not very showy s But, like Frank Field, She refuses to yield. Jeremy Hunt Took a punt On Remain, Lost — and thought again. Chris Grayling Has only one failing Whatever department
he steers It all ends in tears. Tony Blair Can only stand and stare ‘We’d better change that
last verse To “Things can only get
worse”’ Dominic Raab Is a bit low-carb. Other than vote, He’s done nothing of note Liam Fox Eschews peasant smocks He prefers catching
the eye In a plain shirt and tie