THE news that seven Labour MPs have quit the party to become independents has sent Twitter into overload, bringing equal measure of derision, backlash and support.
In this column, we're not interested in the latter two so we have brought you seven tweets that mock the split in probably the most ineffective opposition in living memory.
1.
7 breakaway Labour MPs form new independent party... #LabourSplit pic.twitter.com/CMoMAeJCpK
— Mark Millar (@mrmarkmillar) February 18, 2019
Labour Split LIVE: Seven MPs resign from party to form independent group
2.
Who gets custody of Scottish Labour when the Labour Party splits?
— stitch (@stitzch) February 18, 2019
3.
Considering this was the last time journalists were invited to a surprise 10am meeting in Westminster on the future of the Labour Party, I don’t really have high hopes for today... pic.twitter.com/ExoZ5BFPKc
— Jake Johnstone (@hijakejohnstone) February 18, 2019
4.
Michael Dugher has left the Labour Party. pic.twitter.com/eQ3q0r3vqP
— Matt (@xMATTxLAWx) February 16, 2019
5.
BREAKING: Corbyn unveils new-look Labour Party. pic.twitter.com/isUmwR2EZz
— Have I Got News For You (@haveigotnews) February 18, 2019
6.
I'm so old, I remember when the indignant 'how very dare you' reactions when anybody questioned Luciana Berger's commitment to the Labour Party. It must have been, oooh, all of ten days ago now.
— David Osland (@David__Osland) February 18, 2019
7.
Anybody considering announcing they are leaving the Labour Party by way of an article in The Sun newspaper (as per Michael Dugher) - I can confirm you have made the correct decision.
— Guy Fawkes (@blunted_james) February 17, 2019
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