ON TWITTER

#ALANDUNCAN

Tory stalwart Alan Duncan quit the Foreign Office in anticipation of Boris Johnson becoming Prime Minister.

@lin_dies wrote: “Bye Bye. Don’t forget to shut the door on the way out.”

@reverendhector wrote: “Well done! When Boris won London he was just a ‘friendly quiz show host’. Now we know better, got a feeling all those MPS and members are going to be disappointed in his ability to win votes.”

@neilsimm added: “Great news, don’t suppose he was part of the FO that must have heard Iranian threats against our shipping and did nothing? Jeremy Hunt must also be culpable for this mismgt. We need a major clearout of hangers-on and replace them with people who are motivated to get things done.”

@g_pauln tweeted: “You should be doing your job and help sort out the crisis in the Gulf, not posturing and preening your ego at this time!”

@04mbod wrote: “Oh the bravery of the doomed.”

@SJJB55 said: “Good. Another quisling bites the dust.”

@Cllrrawlinson said: “It seems all sensible MPS are resigning their positions leaving those who are deluded, incompetent and self-seeking to run the country.” @gordonrayner claimed: “Around 12 more ministers are expected to quit between now and Wednesday.”

#HEATWAVE

The Met Office predicted a heatwave across the UK and asked for top tips for staying cool.

@donaldpenman2 wrote: “Stop listening to the Met office.”

@Levineserge piped up: “Never wear Crocs.”

@Racquetscourt wrote: “Cucumber water. Our members love it so we always have plenty available on warm days.”

@Marlastromberg wrote: “1. Sleep with *multiple fans* on in the bedroom. 2. Sleep with ice pack wrapped in face towel (let rest between knees or just above, it really works to cool u down. 3. Cool shower before bed.

4. If #1-3 fail - check into a hotel!”

@Notasubjectami added: “Buy an air conditioning unit. Don’t go out unless absolutely necessary. Drink plenty of water. Keep blinds and curtains drawn.if you have to leave the house, cry (but not too much as it’s dehydrating).”

@fitz_dragon tweeted: “Just wet a facecloth and spread it across your face and neck in front of a fan.”

@canmorereporter advised: “Visit Scotland”

@Zinaad is already here: “On holiday in Shetland enjoying a cool 16C.”