Johnny mercer has been called out by vorderman

[@paultaylor7082]

Ian Hislop called out Mercer in 2019 on HIGNFY, Mercer was getting paid £80K a year for not much work with veterans, then the firm went bust. In our area, Manchester, around 30% of rough sleepers in the City Centre are reckoned to be ex-service people. That's a shameful statistic, and the numbers sleeping rough are steadily rising.

[@ThePerks2010]

It was £85k for four hours work, absolute pisstake seeing as he didn't do a single thing for the company either.

[@neorich59]

"And I expected more of Johnny Mercer." I didn't. His last but one appearance on Question Time was abysmal. He spent most of the programme being smug and smirking and had very little positive to say about anyone, or anything. I believe that the spat with Vorderman is ongoing? He's out of his depth crossing swords with her!

[@polmcsuibhne7657]

and when IAN called him out on have i got news for you .....

[@EileenHall-j9f]

His language just makes him sound like a little small minded bully. Odious man.

[@josephmcdermott6837]

You have to hand it to Boris, the degree of thoroughness with which he chased any shred of decency and integrity out of the Tory party is breathtaking. His legacy endures.

[@clarecollins2547]

😢

[@darthwiizius]

Nah, they've always been like this but before Bozo they got away with it by wearing nice suits and having posh accents. They have been just like this since the late 60s, I was born into it in 1971 and I see no difference in any Tories from any part of my lifetime. We need to end this, we need PR to balance the electoral system.

[@kendiamond8722]

You need a proper democracy, not the establishment's version of looking after the privilege bastards

[@josephmcdermott6837]

I'm Irish so you won't get any push back on PR, once you have it you wonder why anyone would want anything else. I'd agree the Tories are what they are and yes there was at least an attempt at a respectable front which is absent since Boris's deliberate purification of the party in the name of Brexit. It has resulted in a particularly blatant combination of arrogance and stupidity which hopefully the electorate will punish. If they don't well as below good luck getting a proper democracy, reward the privileged bastards and the electorate get the government they deserve. @@darthwiizius

[@Mounhas]

Johnson…

[@ShubhamBhushanCC]

The real question is: Why is Carol Vorderman a TV presenter for a game show is doing better at holding these people to account than the journalists

[@deanjames2476]

Because journalists are in the pockets of politicians depending on what party they support 🙄

[@cunninglinguist-hu1dz]

Here, here!

[@srinivaschillara4023]

or the opposition, such as it is.

[@chatham43]

I don't think Miss Vorderman has much sway with anybody. Same for Gary Lineker despite what they believe.

[@deanjames2476]

@@chatham43 he's a labour boy

[@GaiusSonofGermanicus]

The Conservatives have this adolescent impulse to attack at the slightest criticism, real or perceived. Whether it's a deliberate media strategy or just the consequence of selecting the worst possible people for the most important jobs, it demeans the offices that these inadequates are occupying.

[@ploppysonofploppy6066]

Along with an adolescent impulse to employ eternal adolescents wherever they can.

[@laurav.7241]

I love that Carol gets under their skin so much! Good on her!

[@sarahrickard4162]

Same

[@GerryT.]

Mercer appeared to be one of the decent Tory MPs but the last year ir so he has turned into a proper bellend

[@e8poo]

I agree, and I think that applies to quite a few Tory mp’s that have initially appeared reasonable and conscientious until thrust into the limelight where they turn from Dr Jekyll into Mr Hyde.

[@laurieharper1526]

He managed to fool people for a while, but his real character is now showing. You can only fool people for a certain length of time. People like him don't change. They just become more clearly what they really are, as the strain of keeping up the façade gets the better of them.

[@alex_n8863]

He's a Tory, he wore the mask, but alas; it was just a mask. Now it has slipped to reveal the true face... 👹

[@GafftheHorse]

Just goes to prove there's no longer such a creature as a 'decent tory' - Seems if there is any decency there, they jetison it as soon as they get any kind of Ministerial position. But have my doubts anyone decent would join the tory party. Been a couple of decades since I have observed any humanity in Ministers in government.

[@OanKnight]

As a member of Johnny's constituency, I voted for him and can conclude that he's an utter failure of a man. Homelessness has gone up in Plymouth - many of whom are naval veterans, and he's spent less time in surgery than nadine dorries.

[@polmcsuibhne7657]

and will you vote for him again?

[@LindaLee-xn8bb]

How many tours of Afghanistan have you completed?

[@stevenhoward3358]

Didn't Ian Hislop call him out years ago for nefarious exploitation of veterans?

[@-silkman-3573]

What on earth has that got to do with anything?@@LindaLee-xn8bb

[@GeorgeGeorgeOnly]

@@LindaLee-xn8bb what’s that got to do with it?

[@annishilcock4587]

If you think Johnny Mercer is 'unpleasant' and vindictive about Carol Vorderman you should see what his wife says about her.A couple with very little to reccomend them except the high opinion they have of themselves

[@ProfessorTimWilson]

yes indeed. quite shocking

[@edcleverley9333]

I went to school with her 25 years ago. Other than saying 'like' too much, she was fine. I think being married to an arrogant arsehole and getting on the prosecco at lunchtime doesn't do her any favours. She's scared because she runs his constituency office so if he loses his seat, all their family income is gone so she's lashing out. It must be pretty stressful, although that's no excuse for some of her posts

[@garygalt4146]

@@edcleverley9333let’s hope they are both homeless soon then.

[@chatham43]

@ed...was that a private school?

[@chatham43]

@ed...was that a private school?

[@pjay3028]

I understood his government believes homelessness is a lifestyle choice. Presumably this applies to veterans as much as anyone else?

[@muirislandjim453]

Mercer was attempting to make a distinction between rough sleeping & homelessness. Unbelievable. Like you say, they see it as a lifestyle choice. Veteran homelessness has gone through the roof under the Conservatives. I used to think they were just delusional but now I see them more like traitorous, self-serving grifters attempting to mug this country for their own personal gain.

[@albin2232]

I think she's a very genuine person. We need people like her. We need people who haven't been bought.

[@jemmajames6719]

Your joking aren’t you?

[@kendiamond8722]

​@@jemmajames6719the only ones that are joking is the tories, clowns 🤡

[@DessieTots]

Who are you referring to? Did someone take out the word “naive” from your dictionary? Carol Vorderman will prostitute herself to anything that pays. She was pushed from Countdown because her head was getting too big, as well as her arse. I think you should consider taking out SunLife insurance because Carol advertises that product.

[@LoneSheWolf09]

Albin you should’ve heard her segments on the LBC show she was a breath of fresh air she was taking apart every Tory lie/every Tory policy she was stating that tories are only out for themselves & what they’re doing is distracting us while pillaging/destroying the country on their way out. Like you said we need more people like her who can tell the truth and pick apart lies/policies that doesn’t benefit us or the country as a whole. Oh and JemmaJames grow up and go give your head a wobble as it’s clearly way way way overdue a wobble🤣. Poor lamb. Ignore her Albin she forgot to take her meds today so she’s a bit 🤪atm😆🙈.

[@TesterAnimal1]

@@jemmajames6719yeah, we need cold hearted, money grubbing old white men who are owned by corporations. Of course. You’re right.

[@philbraithwaite1316]

I've seen several salacious stores about Carol Vorderman pop up recently on the usual sites. They’d do anything to discredit her. A smart woman with forthright views. Certain people don’t like it!

[@mrgrumpy771]

She is unpleasant and fails to actually get involved to fix things. It’s easy to snipe from the sidelines

[@robinj6137]

​@mrgrumpy771 diddums, she's unpleasant you little snowflake. And her detractors aren't? Getting people engaged and informed about this useless, corrupt, mendacious, immoral government is the precursor to change. Really not sure what you expect her to do given that she is not in power

[@chatham43]

She's inherited intelligent genes but that's easy. . As far as politics are concerned her only relevence is she has a vote like the rest of us.

[@caroldaviddaviejohnson2225]

I couldn't agree with you more! Mercer comes across as an abusive bully. Red flags raise when I saw that he said Carol Vorderman was mad. As someone who supported women for three decades who were in abusive relationships, it is a tactic that is often employed by an abuser, to label the woman as mad, therefore anything they say is untrustworthy and not to be believed. To then berate seven years of military service as being five minutes is appalling. Mercer couldn't come up with actual facts and figures, so went on an abusive attack instead. He has shown his true character.

[@annishilcock4587]

Very well said

[@caroldaviddaviejohnson2225]

@@annishilcock4587 many thanks for your kind words👍

[@annishilcock4587]

@@caroldaviddaviejohnson2225 Many thanks for saying them...they highlight something important with regard the subtle abuse of women.

[@chatham43]

Name calling is disgusting and it comes from both sides of the political spectrum. As for Carol Vorderman I fail to see why anyone would find anything significant in her views.

[@annishilcock4587]

@@chatham43 Funny that given her very popular twitter feed and the fact that Johnny Mercer seems to be very worried about the traction she has.

[@martinstark7229]

Why are veterans being singled out as a special case? Anybody who is homeless needs help. This country is obsessed with the military. This is the sign of a sick society which has got its priorities wrong.

[@JamesDickson-vs5of]

Paddy ashdown , was a proper soldier, he was a member of the s.b.s , 40 commando royal marines 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌️

[@sandyellis28]

Another example of our demonstrably poor poor Govt. Mercer like Sunak, doesn’t think he should be held to account on his own pledge and when they fail, they attack those that point this out in the most appalling way. He could have made his point calmly, that rough sleeping numbers are down but that there is more work to be done to ensure that every veteran has a safe, secure and stable home they can call their own etc. Instead, he deflects and projects by attacking Vorderman, who is not a publicly accountable politician, paid to do that job, and the record of Labour veteran Fred Thomas. This entire Govt is unfit for office.

[@GeorgeGeorgeOnly]

He should be able to point directly to the evidence of his achievements. His counter attacks against his critics belies his contempt for democracy. By all appearance he’s a typical contemporary Tory and this is nothing less than we have to expect.

[@chatham43]

@george...PR would be true democracy. Unfortunately both Labour and the tories are complicit in continuing with FPTP. What's your view?

[@GeorgeGeorgeOnly]

@@chatham43 Well I suppose, Chatham, one has to understand the origins of First Past the Post, and it is very simply that before Labour was ever a thing, back when the British imperialism was at its hight, there were only two political parties and so it’s not difficult to understand that PR would have seemed pretty pointless to everyone and anyone. And it’s not difficult to imagine either how both the Tories and the Wigs (Conservatives and Liberals) may have seen Labour in the beginning as interlopers into the parliamentary system. Interestingly, the Libs became the 3rd party, as Labour grew, and the Tories have always somehow remained (albeit marginally) as the most predominant, conservative by name and by nature, as they stand to be the most conservative in their views about what sort of an electoral system the nation should adhere to, “”and if 3rd parties don’t like it, well they should stand down!”” Needless to say, I believe, it was the Liberals who first began to talk about PR. So, the Tories have always been about power, wealth and supporting the elites, (and are the most electorally successful party) while Labour became the Tory’s nemesis and the Libs seem to have vaguely fallen somewhere in between. Unfortunately, (and I reckon this reflects British society) in order for Labour to obtain the power of majority of seats in the commons, I believe they’ve been kind-of forced to play the Tories at their own game, if you see what I mean? And so as One of the Two main parties, their attitude towards other parties have perversely become not so dissimilar to that of their nemesis, the Tories. Because, let’s face it, would Labour have been able to enact the social reforms which they have achieved without being able to gain powerful majorities in the HoC? However, I believe there is now very strong support throughout the Labour movement for PR, and it seems predictable that Labour are the party more likely to deliver it. But the Tories are likely to resist PR the most because they have the most to lose by it. So that’s my take. Cheers, and Happy new year!

[@jamesclark6104]

Mercer comes across as a sulky child, he doesn't do the Tory party any favours. I'd like to thank him for that.

[@davidhollins870]

This would be the same Johnny Mercer, who was all precious when it was pointed out that he did not go to university?

[@LindaLee-xn8bb]

He went to Sandhurst - Britain’s military University.

[@davidhollins870]

@@LindaLee-xn8bb You have missed the point - namley that he got all precious. However, he did not go to Sandhurst as a uni cadet. Even today, you only need 72 UCAS points - 3 Ds.

[@cheeserolls8238]

Bearing in mind the ‘thick as two short planks’ Harry Windsor attended Sandhurst it’s not a glowing indictment of Mercer…

[@stephenglancy8551]

Mercer is smug, arrogant and severely lacking any real intelligence or talent. Probably the description of almost every tory left in government. We must do better because our political system is failing us all.

[@paulkerwick3416]

The only thing Mercer has improved is his and his wife's bank balance. Just another entitled Tory

[@dolceanstar]

When it comes down to the British government's definition of "Defence", it's a complete misnomer. It is a more palatable word for Britain's full blown involvement in the profits of the military industrial complex. To shareholders, veterans are just the waste oil that runs the engine. It's not "defence", it's global armed aggression and murder. Mercer and Schapps are their spokespeople. Similar to how devoted capitalists have commandeered and altered the definition of the word 'entrepreneur' to have their underhand dealings appear more palatable.

[@idio-syncrasy]

Mercer seems like a thoroughly unpleasant character.

[@RichardFraser-y9t]

Mercer is very on brand for tory 2023

[@davepb5798]

Mercer is behaving like a typical Rodney, surprise surprise.

[@stevenhoward3358]

a poor quality Rodney who failed to attain anything beyond a couple of automatic promotions. Couldn't manage to differentiate his arse from his elbow and couldn't lead a horse to water.

[@JohnSmith-bh4zx]

A MP that lies and uses foul language like that should be sacked instantly. But this corrupt Government will do nothing and will probably back him up. This is also a good distraction from the cost of living crisis, interest rates, mortgage rates, the costs of fuel and food!

[@polmcsuibhne7657]

its all talk with wee Johnny ..hes very thin skinned and acting like a petulant school boy who thinks hes better than he really is...do these torys have no shame ....we love you carol .......

[@avs4365]

The style of language coming from Mercer shows he has been caught out on his promise which was made BEFORE understanding the very deep and long term problems regarding homeless ex-service personnel, a situation that has existed since the time of the soldiers who fought at Waterloo and the cavalier attitude toward their welfare shown by Wellington when he was Prime Minister.

[@KAZUYADOG]

The last time i saw him was on Question Time he waffled and spouted bollox,he is just like the rest of the Tories tells you something to boost his own standing hoping you wont go and fact check him......John Luther another Tory thats likes having a second job with an excellent hourly rate.

[@stevenhoward3358]

this govt has abjectly failed to deal with the underlying causes of veteran homelessness. Until these issues are treated, the veterans are stabilised and made to feel valued, the homelessness will continue as the visible symptom. I think Mercer ought to shut up and get on with what he should be doing. I pity the soldiers who served under him, he displays the leadership qualities of spoilt brat.

[@raypickles537]

Why are so many of the tories like Cleverly, Anderson and Mercer so uncouth, whether you agreed with the tories of old or not, they would never behave like these idiots.

[@bereal6590]

I'm thankful for carol because she is being a voice for all of us who don't have one. If he cannot be challenged and goes on a petty attack, that shows us who he is! ✌

[@sarahrickard4162]

Me too

[@chatham43]

But she only has one vote like the rest of us. That's her significance.

[@SimonPlowman]

Keep going Carol and Gary. Any thing that upsets the tories and GB news is OK by me

[@jameshealey6535]

Well let's be fair, at least he has reduced unemployment. As Vordeman has highlighted his wife is employed by his MP office and is paid between £40,000-£45,000 annually, up from £15,000-£20,000 annually six years ago. I don't know how Soon-Out would view that salary increase, but surely it's inflationary?

[@sarahrickard4162]

Fraud at the very least - right under our noses

[@macdodd]

He's a Tory, what do you expect??? We military Vets are of little use to them as most of us don't vote Tory we are & always have been canno0n fodder for their so-called righteous wars

[@jimdonnelly3711]

His personal ambition is hanging out of him

[@polmcsuibhne7657]

he has no ability for public life ....

[@desmondmagrath8262]

Just about every utterance made by this dreadful government is cheap and beneath contempt. They can't face the truth that they have driven this country into an embarrassing situation on just about every front.

[@kevinshanahan6064]

Come off if Johnny, sleeping rough is a “lifestyle choice”. Ask your colleague Suella.

[@colinstephenson5386]

MP Jonny Mercer amongst other things has been vocal about past misdemeanours ( Blatant killings ain’t misdemeanours in my opinion ) attributed to Britain’s armed forces , I can understand why some things happen in combat situations yet that’s not too say sweeping them under the carpet is the answer , I am convinced his actions are not to protect the front line soldiers, His only concern is for the reputations surrounding the Army Officers and the Military in general ,

[@VivianWilliams-iv1ls]

There are truly very many homeless veterans. The govt - including the Welsh Govt have repeatedly done nothing and followed their own private beliefs whilst saying something different. There are many, many. My daughters met some in Merthyr Tydfil only the other day who told them they are a long way down any list of assistance..

[@KevinThomas-kxtphotography]

It’s strange as Johnny and his Mrs were OK until he was appointed minister by Johnson, he changed completely, power corrupts unfortunately but he doesn’t have any. He now has realised he is going to be challenged for his seat. He is scrabbling to remain relevant as being Minister in a “minor role” without support for his cause means he cannot deliver on what he says as he has other issues to deal with now in Government, he answers to them now not his constituents. It must be frustrating and he seems to be lashing out. He was on Question Time and made a fool of himself the way he was talking over people. Carol has been on both their cases recently. Politics is a dirty game. But you are correct when in public life picking fights on social media just demeans your own position. All the best for 2024. 😊

[@christown2827]

Mercer strikes me as the Sandhurst commissioned officer type who believes they are the only representatives of the British Army entitled to a valued opinion. More likely he was seen by other officers as the Mess bore!

[@MartinSmith-qt3cc]

Cushy delegating desk jobs is all this alleged veteran has done 😡 Ian Hislop had his number years ago

[@jeremymerrifield219]

Mercer is in the wrong Party if he genuinely wants to help anyone but the wealthy

[@CloudhoundCoUk]

Can anyone name a single thing the Tories have actually delivered? Everything the Tories have delivered has benefited the super-rich. Everyone else misery and increasing poverty.

[@sarahrickard4162]

Abject poverty?

[@michaelgoode9555]

The tories live by the mantra that the best form of defence is attack. This is only true of course if you have the wherewithal to attack effectively, which they are woefully lacking in. As we have seen and heard in recent weeks and months, the tories simply throw shit at every turn. It's like going to the zoo ... I recall a crude playground insult which seems to apply here: If shit were brains you'd be a genius.

[@andrewtomlinson5237]

Their actions, record, and general attitude to government in the past decade is indefensible, so they do what they always do. Attack the critic. I'm surprised he didn't add (Hash tag) stop the boats for good measure. They have no legitimate defence for their ineptitude. (I almost used the actual hashtag, but realised what that would do to the algorithm, and what sort of crap would start popping up on my feed...)

[@annettealexander3673]

It's called deflection

[@michaelpeirce8592]

The trouble with people like Mercer is that he became a MP on the veterans bandwagon, and it is apparent that Mercer has done nothing to improve the veterans lot. People should look at his history and his faiings will not be hard to find. Mercer talks a lot ONLY

[@sarahrickard4162]

Correct

[@davidjohnson3890]

Dear Professor, you cannot have a logical, well-framed and constructive argument with people in the Conservative Party like Mercer. When backed into a corner they will explode with vindictive foul language like the public house brawlers they really are. If he claims to be an officer and a gentleman he must apologise for using inappropriate language to Carol Vorderman and withdraw his disgusting slur upon her character and career. If he does not we will all know him for what he is and for what he and those who employ him stand for. Let us pretend no longer that he has imbibed too much alcohol in the Mess this Christmas and has only now become a foul-mouthed drunken oaf who believes he has the right to abuse and insult women. He is what he has always been and still remains.

[@chatham43]

Vindictive foul language is coming from both sides of the political spectrum. Let's hope the sensible who don't resort to this nonsense decide the election. They usually do thankfully!

[@seanmcgarrigan3942]

Mercer is not a man of character, sadly, the military ethics are nullified by his Tory antics of self importance, rather than achievements. His attitude and attacks on others is desperate and misguided misinformation to save his career.

[@Trebornudd69]

More foul language by Tories- Angela Rayner was spot on what she called them. And what does he mean by “normal people”??

[@chatham43]

So Angela's no better...?😊

[@redbeard3923]

King Charles should step forward and set up hostels for veterans they served his mother the Queen and he inherited tax free her wealth

[@mickymodo11]

I dont get this if you bang a uniform on someone they should be treated better. We should be working to stop ALL homelessness. I dont get why a cook/electrician in the REME is any more worthy then a ex nurse, careworker, binman tbh. Banging a uniform on somebody doesn't automatically make them good, like Cleverly and Mercer for instance.

[@ploppysonofploppy6066]

"Im here to help". Id like to believe him. But there have been so many untruths from Mercer and his colleagues, disbelief is the default position until proven otherwise.

[@jonathanperry4189]

He said he'd won before it had started. If his plan had any rigour it would be reviewing it's results and changing it's plan for what works best. He just thought because he'd used his crayons it would be solved immediately.

[@seanmaguire8250]

I'm afraid that Johnny has gone Mercer-Nary.

[@DW-indeed]

In his Mercer-deez

[@kendiamond8722]

Hahaha all the toffs get a free ride on the people's backs, they only know how to bluff their way through life 😂

[@darthwiizius]

He's a Mercer-able B'stard.

[@Mat-kr1nf]

I saw a homeless veteran on Oxford street a few days ago.

[@owenrichards1418]

This is a GOVERNMENT MINISTER who is using sweary slurs on the interwebs. Jesus Christ, what have we become?

[@waynepollitt7653]

The torys just use personal attacks when caught out lying and mercer is lying

[@rodneyskennedy3163]

mercer is simply a Tory and he has to look after their interests first.

[@StickyBud9395]

Mercer is nothing but a bully, watch him on Question Time, the way he glares at women who disagree with him, I've seen him do this a few times, I 've met many bullies in my life time.

[@clivecosta-correa2102]

First Cleverly, now Mercer.... what's with this Tory tendency towards the scatological?

[@huwzebediahthomas9193]

Johnny Fartpants. Just another nothing.

[@edgeyt1]

Wasn't there a spat on twitter between Mercer and someone to do with his employing his wife or something?

[@alexsidney4796]

Twice as many empty houses as homeless people.

[@ansfridaeyowulfsdottir8095]

Apparently, he didn't mean "homeless", he meant rough sleepers. But he failed there, as well. {:o:O:}

[@neilwilson5785]

Veterans don't have the money for increasing rents.

[@terrywilliams8864]

People who shout back slurs and inappropriate replies, have no manners, no argument, so the attack on his promise is legitimate. Happy new year Carol and Fred

[@sarahrickard4162]

Check his wife out. Double act

[@terrywilliams8864]

Thanks for that Sarah, I have just mumbling nasties, and now I’m off again, have a great new year@@sarahrickard4162

[@idio-syncrasy]

Believe me being in a homeless shelter is horrendous and people often sleep in the streets to get away from it.

[@chatham43]

I don't always agree with your your politics but I appreciate your measured delivery and not resorting to to tedious rants which are a real turn off and are ultimately counter productive.

[@ProfessorTimWilson]

many thanks

[@markjackson3347]

They housed every homeless person during co vid but once it was safe they kicked them out again so they could solve it overnight but refuse to do so

[@peetsnort]

Has anyone thought of employing ex sevicemen in the defence force into non combative roles on a reduced salary on the basis of free food and lodging to de compress them back into civvy street. Logistics is not only a military occupation

[@deborahrichards8234]

Wish one of you would have spoken up for Veteran Prince Harry who had 2 Tours in Afghanistan and Founded The Invictus Games.

[@chatham43]

Being a royal obviously had nothing to do with it.

[@paulgibbons2320]

Nevermind veterans. There are far too many sleeping rough full stop. The housing market is not fit for purpose if it's not housing people.

[@robertshepherd-mo9vw]

Johnny Mercer, yomping, stomping macho man. Vote Tory or else you are a big puff. Oh, yes.

[@leebex100]

Veteran homelessness has risen 14% in 2023.

[@susanmartin6834]

Tories not fit for purpose .....terrible when they attack citizens for wanting them to do their job, back to the NASTY party

[@Annabella24183]

Theres sod all for veteran's. A lot of folk would help home a veteran if there was a proper support system

[@stephenoliver1437]

It’s disgusting that the military is doing nothing to stop this people working and sacrificing for this country

[@Theyellowchild]

The number of homeless veterans has actually increased since he made that promise

[@ashroskell]

Mercer doesn’t seem mature enough to realise that he is defending neither his reputation nor his promise by being so thin skinned and personally insulting his critics. Especially when he descends to using foul language and egregious falsehoods. By all means, clarify that he meant a certain category of, “homelessness,” if he feels that makes the facts any better. But the concerns raised by Captain Thomas and Vorderman remain perfectly true and perfectly legitimate. They are talking about a crisis which is worsening and which needs to be addressed. Mercer may have a six year old’s understanding of politics, but he doesn’t have the right to inflict that on the general public. But, there is no discipline in his party and I’m sure Sunak will do nothing as per usual.

[@markbrookes99]

He's definitely changing veteran's lives... Just not for the better.

[@DirtyJokesFan]

Veterans and pensioners are treated appallingly when they need the most help in their elder years. It’s beyond cruel.

[@johna5635]

Damn... I thought this was going to be a video about the guy who wrote "Moon River"!?

[@RichardFraser-y9t]

Wide of that by a mile.

[@Susan-cu6ne]

Good one! 😆 @@RichardFraser-y9t

[@williamevans9426]

@@RichardFraser-y9t 😉🎶

[@irreduciblerascal]

If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver nothing. ...

[@daveb9551]

Mercer's response to Carol Vorderman's criticism is another demonstration of the Tories lack of moral fortitude, and their apparent adoption of the Donald Trump module for government.

[@logtothebase2]

The Tories see addicts with mental health issues as another target for pejorative electioneering and punitive rabble rousing policy initiatives (punishment) and I expect its naive of homelessness, best you can do is provide a ladder for those who can reach for it, or you need that conspicuously that as well or everyone so affected.

[@215Gallagher]

Jeepers creepers, Mercer really has become a Lazybones and instead of trying to Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive he's gone for the G.I Jive because he's probably been Drinking Again and as Fools Rush In he's ignored The Facts of Life and Come Rain or Come Shine he's spinning That Old Black Magic by Whistling Away the Dark insinuating that the Labour party is Out of this World and How Little We Know. I'm Old Fashioned but I Remember You, indeed I'd Know You Anywhere and Something's Gotta Give and though I'm Past My Prime and this is not My Shining Hour, I still think Mr. Mercer should Hit the Road to Dreamland In the Cool, cool, cool of the Evening, stop the Charade, acknowledge the Days of Wine and Roses are over and he should hand in his resignation to The Phony King of England. Can you spot the 23 Johnny Mercer songs?

[@215Gallagher]

It's the first time in my life I've heard of this Johnny Mercer, I hate his parents though for bringing the name of the great lyricist Johnny Mercer into disrepute by name association.

[@sharonyoxall7553]

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[@2learn4ever]

Haha that's the Johnny Mercer I was thinking about too! But everyone would have to be my age to have heard of him! Good post there!

[@carolleenkelmann3829]

I wondered if this was the same Johnny Mercer. You did really superbly with the songs. All that, and cleverly interwoven.

[@kendiamond8722]

Johnny Mercer (tory) the only thing that he is doing in good is for his wellbeing and nobody else's, tory swines

[@Mike-rn6pj]

I think he has tried his best, but he needs to admit its not worked, and has more work to do. If he’s in parliament long a enough.

[@colinbrigham8253]

Wraps himself in the flag and achieves very little

[@RobCrawford23]

Even if Mercer's statement was true, surely he should also be making sure he is working for everyone else too. Or is he just hitching himself to a specific bandwagon

[@JamesDickson-vs5of]

The royal marines are senior service, he equivalent of an army major 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌️

[@Lynnefromlyn]

As the mother of an ex-Bootneck I concur!

[@JamesDickson-vs5of]

@@Lynnefromlyn hey Lynne , you must be very proud,and have every right to be , regards to you both, former member ( 22 gun club) , live long and prosper 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 happy healthy peace ✌️

[@willsmith3062]

Was he trained at the same school of Parliamentary language as Cleverly?

[@st.george007]

If Johny boy learns of your request to point out evidence of his achievements, he will not, he will follow his best ability and try to point out what he believes to be your short comings and failures. It's all he knows how to do.

[@andydee1304]

Migrants SHOULD be a priority over veterans. No one made veterans go to war, no one forced them to join the military. Migrants HAVE been forced to do something drastic, so they should get our help first. Veterans shouldn't be rewarded for making bad career choices.

[@stevec700]

At least migrants aren't homeless, and that's what counts right.

[@colintuffs568]

By " called out " does that mean challenged to a race ? Voders will be well out in front ! 😊

[@attiladesics4930]

Surely the homeless veterans should be being housed ahead of immigrants

[@nickd.6365]

Johnny should lay off the gak & maybe take stock of things.