Topic: Tories

An anecdote from a Tory Burch employee suggests that high-end fashion brands are "eating" the cost of tariffs rather than passing them to consumers due to high profit margins. The hosts compare current economic criticisms of Trump to George H.W. Bush's "voodoo economics" label for Reagan's supply-side policies.

As the United Kingdom heads to the polls, bookmakers predict a landslide victory for Keir Starmer's Labour Party. The hosts discuss the collapse of the Conservative Party, the influence of Nigel Farage's Reform Party, and a conspiracy theory regarding Barack Obama's recent visit to 10 Downing Street.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has proposed a mandatory national service program for young people as part of his election campaign. The move has been criticized by military chiefs and political opponents as "bonkers." The hosts suggest the Tories are effectively throwing the July 4th election to Keir Starmer's Labour Party.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is criticized for his handling of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion. During a public forum, Khan labeled opponents of the policy as being in "coalition" with far-right groups, COVID deniers, and vaccine skeptics. The policy mandates specific vehicle standards to reduce emissions within the city.

Representatives from Wales and Scotland have joined the Labor Party in accusing Boris Johnson of violating the ministerial code. Liz Roberts of Wales and Ian Blackford of Scotland have called for investigations into "Tory sleaze" and potential prosecutions by the Electoral Commission. Johnson has dismissed these attacks as politically motivated, challenging his opponents to produce documented evidence of his alleged remarks.

Toronto Mayor John Tory was criticized for traveling to Florida while his city remained under strict lockdown orders. This follows a pattern of high-ranking officials, including the mayors of Austin and San Francisco, flouting their own stay-at-home mandates. Tory had previously called for "severe consequences" for citizens who chose to ignore COVID-19 safety rules.

Millie Weaver, known as "Millennial Millie," released a long-form video titled "Shadowgate" featuring interviews with intelligence contractors Tori and Patrick. The video alleges that a private network of contractors, utilizing B-roll and stock footage for dramatization, manages domestic influence operations. The narrative focuses on the role of private companies in aggregating data and creating psychological profiles of American citizens for targeted harassment.

Prime Minister Theresa May faced significant political turmoil following the release of a 585-page Brexit withdrawal agreement, leading to the resignation of Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab. May presented the public with three choices: her negotiated deal, a no-deal Brexit, or no Brexit at all. Critics argue that suggesting "no Brexit" ignores the original referendum results and points toward a potential "do-over" vote.

The British government faced backlash for spending £9 million on a pro-EU pamphlet sent to every household in the UK. Europe Minister David Lidington defended the mailing as a response to public demand for facts, while Dr. Liam Fox labeled it a "dodgy dossier" of assertions. Conservative backbenchers criticized the move as an unfair use of taxpayer funds to bolster the "Remain" campaign.

The election of hard-left leader Jeremy Corbyn to head the UK Labor Party is seen as making the party "politically irrelevant," thereby strengthening David Cameron's Conservatives. This shift allows Euro-skeptic "backbenchers" to push harder for a British exit from the EU (Brexit). The hosts discuss how Angela Merkel's refugee policies are further complicating the political landscape for Cameron and the pro-EU faction.

Following the Toronto mayoral election, supporters of the Ford family expressed outrage over the victory of John Tory. One supporter's televised rant compared the prospect of new taxes under the Tory administration to "ISIS coming to Toronto." The hyperbolic rhetoric is noted as an example of how international terrorism themes are being co-opted for local political grievances and fear-mongering.

David Cameron has become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, forming a coalition government with the Liberal Democrats after Gordon Brown's resignation. The hosts note the Queen's active role in the transition, challenging the notion that the monarchy is merely a figurehead. The new government faces an immediate challenge with a $250 billion national deficit.