George Osborne has thrown himself into his new role as Evening Standard editor with a lot of enthusiasm, particularly when it comes to Theresa May.
The Prime Minister has been the subject of more than a few highly critical front pages since Osborne took charge of the London newspaper, but even she might be surprised by this one.
And here's our second edition @EveningStandard ….. pic.twitter.com/Z2MRUISCDz
— George Osborne (@George_Osborne) June 26, 2017
That’s May and DUP leader Arlene Foster, Photoshopped on to a picture of Dr Evil and Mini Me of Austin Powers fame.
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May has agreed to give Northern Ireland £1 billion in extra funding as part of a deal with the DUP to prop up her minority Government. Under a “supply and confidence” arrangement intended to last for the full Parliament, the DUP guarantees that its 10 MPs will vote with the Government on the Queen’s Speech, the Budget, and legislation relating to Brexit and national security.The front page has received a lot of attention online, with some people questioning the quality of the Photoshop.
Is this a real cover or some mock up from a work experience kid?
— Graeme Bandeira (@GraemeBandeira) June 26, 2017
While others see potential work opportunities on the cards.
I enclose some of my previous work for your consideration pic.twitter.com/y2vvv07Iw5
— General Boles (@GeneralBoles) June 26, 2017
Osborne, who was sacked by May when she became Prime Minister, is reminding some people of J Jonah Jameson, the editor-in-chief of the Daily Bugle in Marvel’s Spider-Man.
I love it, now do one of her eating a baby…..AND FIND SPIDERMAN!! pic.twitter.com/5l3k2jQQBJ
— General Boles (@GeneralBoles) June 26, 2017
But the former chancellor’s front pages do seem to be winning him some new fans.
I didn't like you as chancellor, George. I love you as editor of the standard though. Bugger!
— Kieran Sampson (@kieransampson) June 26, 2017
Enjoying your petty/vengeful streak. Keep it up.
— IG: BUCKFASTAGRAM (@_imsohoodrich) June 26, 2017
As well as provoking fear.
Er remind me never to sack George Osborne https://t.co/bQxXkQBhmp
— Sophie Heawood (@heawood) June 26, 2017
All in all Osborne seems to be having a great time in his new job.
george has gone mad with power pic.twitter.com/JZ6jxurcMx
— Mollie Goodfellow (@hansmollman) June 26, 2017
This guy is wildin out too much… https://t.co/Tz8MP06QO0
— Carl 64% Anka (@Ankaman616) June 26, 2017
Osborne’s former boss David Cameron probably isn’t a fan though, given his thoughts on the DUP deal.
Task facing PM, given the circs, is to deliver the most stable govt possible – today's DUP deal helps achieve that. All Cons should support.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) June 26, 2017
May said the agreement would “enable us to work together in the interests of the whole United Kingdom, give us the certainty we require as we embark on our departure from the European Union, and help us build a stronger and fairer society at home”.It certainly doesn’t look like George agrees…