Conservative Party Leadership Interview
“So…”
the journalist leans closer,
Salivating, at the thought of
Opportunistic benefits:
“Tell me, Most Honourable You,
What’s your opinion on this?”
“Good question, good question,
I’m so glad you asked me,
It’s a toughie but important
Because self-interest-self-interest
Self-interest-self-interest, you see
I really don’t give a shit
About any of this
But self-interest-self-interest
Is good for me.”
“Yes indeed”
preens the reporter
Accepting each frothed syllable
With sycophantic glee
Imagining the door: brass-shiny plate
Director of Communications
Perfect for me.
“So what would you say then, Sir?
Comes the gift of a platform
Politician leans back, smirking,
A conspiratorial wink:
“Cut taxes, cut the benefits,
Blame the poor people, and EU
Balance the books in my favour
Stuff the many, favour the few
I’ll say whatever buys votes for me,
We’re way-past accountability,
Self-interest-Self-interest-what-fools,
Self-interest-Self-interest-you see…”
© Julie Wilson, July 23rd 2022, all rights reserved