Surprising little traffic about Arthur Frey making the semi finals. I remember Jeremy Bates leading the evening news for going out on an unlucky net cord in the third round.

Starting to see why other countries might think our politics is a tad on the frivolous side.

A ‘people Vs the establishment’ election is a powerful concept. A ‘people Vs the prospect of an investigation’ - not so much.

(Imagine it as a movie pitch) ‘So it’s a people Vs the establishment election’ ‘Cool, so the establishment forced this guy out?’ ‘No…they might, they might not…but he calls an election to reject their decision’ ‘That they haven’t taken yet?’ ‘Yes’ ‘Riiiiight’

Instead of general elections, maybe by-elections could decide all the major issues in British public life. Eventually we all get a turn. Like jury service.

The ‘Chelsea Smilies’ Was there any truth to this urban myth whatsoever?

More I think about it this is a flawed call from Farage. The other parties could easily decline to stand, making it all look a bit silly. Also, if this can necessitate a by election why not also for his Tory defectors 🤷🏻‍♂️

Topical chat show from Geoff Norcott and Tom Walker beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/1761... @geoffnorcott.bsky.social @jonathanpienews.bsky.social

Very soon we could have two blokes claiming a national mandate because one place voted for them.

NEW EPISODE OF ‘WHAT MOST PEOPLE THINK’ 💥 The brilliant Glenn Wool joins me to discuss… - Nigel’s ‘dodgy’ mate - Keir’s ‘legacy’ - US ‘soccer’ fans - Apple: bit.ly/GeoffNorcott... Spotify: bit.ly/GeoffNorcott... YouTube: tinyurl.com/ymkvsxrz

In our new show I do a ‘half-arsed’ monologue. (Full episode available on YouTube)

Why did we want Toy Story 5 to fail? (From the first episode of Well That Went Well, with Tom Walker aka @jonathanpienews.bsky.social)

This is premiering RIGHT NOW on YouTube youtu.be/JvMUxspMlgA?...

I’ll be back on @TimesRadio from 7pm We’ll be responding to Andy Burnham’s live Q & A on Reddit (something no one ever thought would be news). Plus comedy, reviews & interviews.

**NEWS** I’m one half of a new topical comedy starting THIS Friday on YouTube. With Tom Walker (aka @jonathanpienews.bsky.social) & me (aka ‘that Tory pr*ck’)

**NEWS** I’m one half of a new topical comedy starting THIS Friday on YouTube. With Tom Walker (aka @jonathanpienews.bsky.social) & me (aka ‘that Tory pr*ck’)

To prepare for Sunday’s 1am kick-off I’m getting on it tonight. And every night for the next 3 days. Call it altitude training. If the lads can do it so can I. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Took a lot of heart to win that, at 1-0 down the psychological pressure must have been immense. Still think we’ll get done by a top team, but at least we get to find out. And fair play DR Congo they didn’t leave anything out there. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

‘How can we get the whole country onside with a political project?’ ‘I dunno…name it after one single place?’ ‘Manchesterism!’ ‘Excellent Andy, now get back on your phone, those wry tweets won’t write themselves.’

NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🚨 The ever excellent Rachel Fairburn joins me to discuss… - Is Burnham a political wildling? - Could Red Ed & his brother get on? - Is Tuchel bringing back honest feedback? Apple: bit.ly/GeoffNorcott... Spotify: bit.ly/GeoffNorcott... YouTube: tinyurl.com/ymkvsxrz

‘Number 10 North’ sounds like a gritty sitcom from the early twenty-tens.

Just asked ChatGPT this. I’m 49.

I’m back on @TimesRadio from 7pm Lots of politics, sport and comedy Grab an AirPod and sit somewhere cool.

Heard a radio host call this 'great weather'. No. The only great weather in Britain is between 21.5C - 22.5C Everything is else is either a disappointment or unbearable.

Andy Burnham’s dodgy economics (From today’s episode of ‘What Most People Think’)

SPECIAL EPISODE 🚨 The brilliant @TheSimonEvansX joins me to chew over…. - The end of two-year Keir - Burnham enters the snake-pit - Will Starmer host a cookery show? Apple: bit.ly/GeoffNorcott... Spotify: bit.ly/GeoffNorcott... YouTube: tinyurl.com/ymkvsxrz

Sounding off about today’s bell-end with a boombox. (From tomorrows episode of ‘What Most People Think’ with Simon Evans)

BREAKING Britain too hot to give much of a shit about Prime Ministerial departure

BBC News currently following Andy Burnham’s taxi journey from Euston to Westminster. It’s stuck in traffic. More pointless news as it comes in.

Call me fusty - and I don't care if the PM is left or right wing - but I'd quite like the big moments in our countries life to happen without the intervention of some dickhead with a boombox

The end of season twist would be Starmer declaring he’s leaving politics to become a toolmaker.

Anyone done due diligence on who pays for Burnham’s glasses? #justsayin

Just watched Masters of the Universe with my boy. Perfect Father’s Day film - stoopid, goofy fun. Also man-at-arms not being able to talk discuss feelings was very funny.

Say what you like about the Tories, at least their coups are entertaining. This is like a slow-motion car crash between two milk floats.

As a modern dad, you should be bringing a fully charged power-pack for big days out. Step up for your family.

BREAKING NEWS EPISODE 💥 After a huuuuge week in UK politics I reflect on… - Keir feeling the Burn(ham) - Tories finally score a win - Reform / Restore beef kicks up a notch Apple: bit.ly/GeoffNorcott... Spotify: bit.ly/GeoffNorcott... YouTube: tinyurl.com/ymkvsxrz

Never fun watching England get battered, but it would set up the final test. Stokes returns, smashes a ton and takes the final wicket with a dramatic caught & bowled. Get your bets on.

Another thing which could rally the Tory vote is Burnham acting like everyone south of Nuneaton is automatically minted.

Imagine if Starmer had put as much effort into being the PM as he is into remaining the PM.

NEW EPISODE 💥 The brilliant @dominicfrisby returns to discuss… - Is social media Keir’s bid for legacy? - Is Burnham Keir with a better voice? - Why airport parking now costs more than flights. Apple: bit.ly/GeoffNorcott... Spotify: bit.ly/GeoffNorcott... YouTube: tinyurl.com/ymkvsxrz

You know when David Brent started dressing like Mark from Swindon branch…

Refusing to reach 10,000 test runs because that would be showing off?

Kane Williamson humbly retiring between tests while all the attention’s elsewhere is the most Kane Williamson thing he’s ever done.

BREAKING NEWS EPISODE 🚨 I jump on the mic to discuss… - Is Keir withering before our very eyes? - Where does Rachel Reeves get her confidence? - Did Ben Stokes take one for the team? Apple: bit.ly/GeoffNorcott... Spotify: bit.ly/GeoffNorcott... YouTube: tinyurl.com/ymkvsxrz

Multiple World Cup hosts is such a cop-out. Like splitting Christmas between your mum’s, brother’s & aunts - who do I blame when it’s shit.

Do You Healey Want To Hurt Me?

What do you reckon the tabloids will go with? HEALEY WOUND STARMER GOES INTO WORLD CUP WITHOUT DEFENCE CALAMITY KEIR’S DEFENCE PLAN TANKED

‘And then he said - and I promise this isn’t another of Grandpa Geoff’s tall tales - he said country before party!!’ Ok Mr norcott, that’s enough excitement for one day - time for your meds.

Prime ministers are like customer service. You always think it can’t possibly get any worse, but it does.

John Healey said Starmer govt is: ‘Unwilling to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats’ Feel for the bloke. If only he’d come in with a massive majority.