Grayling and the SoS for Transport role.

[northwichcat]

According to Laura Kuenssberg Chris Grayling has become Conservative Party Chairman, taking the same position which Patrick McLoughlin had after he was SoS for Transport.

 

[159]

Rejoice!

 

[shade2595]

Thank GOD.

 

[XCTurbostar]

Its about time.

 

[DenmarkRail]

Wonder what will change... nothing

 

[Kite159]

Might be worth waiting until his replacement is named, just in case his replacement hasn't got the best track record of being "pro-rail"

 

[backontrack]

Great news.

Anyone have any indication of who's tipped for Transport now?

 

[DarloRich]

According to Laura Kuenssberg Chris Grayling has become Conservative Party Chairman, taking the same position which Patrick McLoughlin had after he was SoS for Transport.

hardly a surprise as I assume he has, as with all ministers, outlived his usefulness to the PM - However it isnt, as yet, confirmed.

Might be worth waiting until his replacement is named, just in case his replacement hasn't got the best track record of being "pro-rail"

Exactly - lets see who is the next cab on the rank...............................

 

[DenmarkRail]

Sam Coates Times

✔@SamCoatesTimes

I’m told there’s “internal pushback” against Chris Grayling to CCHQ. Hence confusion and Teeet deletion

 

[matt_world2004]

Does this mean transport devoloution for London may be back on.

 

[YorkshireBear]

Tweet deleted now apparently announcing that so who knows.

Never over till the fat lady sings.

 

[wls1]

This was tweeted and then deleted, very quickly

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DTBCkP5XUAApuBK.jpg

 

[Darandio]

Indeed, the farce continues.

 

[wls1]

Current chairman is Pat McLoughlin, could he be going back to transport?

 

[northwichcat]

Sam Coates Times

✔@SamCoatesTimes

I’m told there’s “internal pushback” against Chris Grayling to CCHQ. Hence confusion and Teeet deletion

‏BBC confirming Grayling appointment but advisers saying its speculation and he hasn't been to no10 yet. The Conservatives had tweeted a congrats, though its now disappeared. What is going on!?

https://twitter.com/GuardianAnushka/status/950333603300495360

 

[Darandio]

And now Laura Kuenssberg says it could be Brandon Lewis....

Hold the horses everyone, Grayling still not confirmed - another source has just told me it is Brandon Lewis to Tory HQ - we'll know v soon -

 

[47802]

If I was to put money on it, it would be Grayling not moving

 

[DenmarkRail]

Lewis @ PM’s office now. Think it’s all over for Graylings move to HQ

 

[Mag_seven]

Just another day in Teresa Mayhem's chaotic government - and to think that this lot are in charge of us exiting the EU. I despair!

 

[Polarbear]

Personally, I'm not sure I'd leave this government & it's ministers in charge of a brown paper bag, but that's my opinion!

I'd like to see the back of Greything, but I think the expression "better the devil you know" may come into play here.....

 

[SilentGrade]

Sam Coates Times

✔@SamCoatesTimes

I’m told there’s “internal pushback” against Chris Grayling to CCHQ. Hence confusion and Teeet deletion

Theresa showing her lack of spine again?

 

[DarloRich]

Current chairman is Pat McLoughlin, could he be going back to transport?

he has left his role as party chairman at what according to BBC was his own request after 8 years in the cabinet - i suggest the lords beckons.

 

[northwichcat]

Current chairman is Pat McLoughlin, could he be going back to transport?

McLoughlin's reportedly told May he doesn't want to be in the cabinet anymore.

 

[zuriblue]

Theresa showing her lack of spine again?

Still Strong and Stable.

 

[northwichcat]

Personally, I'm not sure I'd leave this government & it's ministers in charge of a brown paper bag, but that's my opinion!

I'd like to see the back of Greything, but I think the expression "better the devil you know" may come into play here.....

Well everyone seems to hate Grayling but not many have said who they think would be better, noting that some pro-EU Conservative MPs won't join the cabinet as it would make it harder for them to oppose Brexit.

 

[Chrisgr31]

Just think Paul Maynard could be promoted to the bosses role!

 

[YorkshireBear]

Confirmed Chris Grayling will not become Party Chairman, remains to be seen if he will move at all.

 

[ANorthernGuard]

Chances are that he will still move or even sacked (which I doubt) The whole dispute is damaging the Government and its voters so will be interesting.

 

[DarloRich]

Confirmed Chris Grayling will not become Party Chairman, remains to be seen if he will move at all.

'tis Brandon Lewis - no, no idea either.........................

( Joking. He is the MP for Great Yarmouth and was immigration minster - he was tipped on the radio this morning to be rewarded for loyalty and is a remainer Tory!)

 

[gareth950]

Maybe this thread title needs to be edited to something like 'Grayling reshuffle speculation' until the end of the day