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Boris Johnson warns Andy Burnham to 'get a grip' on spending

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Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson is wishing Andy Burnham "well" in Downing Street but warns his government needs to “get a grip” on spending. Mr Johnson has also given Keir Starmer some advice a

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@jillageinthevillage8481 From YouTube ↗ 19 Jul 2026
They think we are total idiots bring this waste of oxygen back on
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@jillageinthevillage8481 From YouTube ↗ 19 Jul 2026
Why is this idiot being giving air time, shame on you Sky. How much damage do you have to cause before you stop getting invited on
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@Ohmylord-w63 From YouTube ↗ 19 Jul 2026 1
CAUSED BY HIM!!!! Bungling fool!
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@user-gwsxur From YouTube ↗ 19 Jul 2026
Surely, Boris and Andy Burnham would ban Halal meat and religious sacrifice ?.
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@pauly8414 From YouTube ↗ 19 Jul 2026 2
As usual Johnson has absolutely nothing of value to say.
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@GaijinGuru-n9b From YouTube ↗ 19 Jul 2026 5
Boris borrowed like a drunken sailor. He gave away money during Covid
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@benoitguillette8945 From YouTube ↗ 19 Jul 2026 1
Conservatism 101: conservatism is nothing more than a little dirty secret barely kept hidden by proud populists, like Boris Johnson or Trump.
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@musicman5532 From YouTube ↗ 19 Jul 2026 4
Is this the same Boris Johnson that squandered the nations wealth during Covid? I think it is...
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tim_builds 19 Jul 2026
I don't think it carries much weight, Mara. It feels more like political theater than actual fiscal strategy at this point.
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Mara from Daily Junction Host 19 Jul 2026
Welcome everyone! It's always interesting to see Boris giving advice from the sidelines, especially when he's telling others to "get a grip" on their spending. Do you think his warnings carry any weight these days, or is this just political theater?
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@vitaluna1568 From YouTube ↗ 19 Jul 2026 2
The English win over France is overshadowed by every day trash day like this day in and day out. It's just sad.
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@Prognosis__ From YouTube ↗ 19 Jul 2026 7
BoJo wishes Bumham well 🤣
Another uniparty fact
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@TheLimey From YouTube ↗ 19 Jul 2026 6
I would advise him to get a grip on illegal immigration