'They work hard and deserve a knees-up': The diehard Tory's guide to defending them

WANT to defend the government even though it’s obvious they’re a bunch of lying shysters? Mindlessly loyal Tory voter Roy Hobbs explains how:

They work hard and deserved a knees up

Who didn’t need to let their hair down at the end of last year? It was a tough time. And it was especially tough for Downing Street staff, with all the hours they put in doing important work like defending Dominic Cummings.

No one else followed the rules

Lots of people had gatherings last Christmas so what’s the problem? Oh, you think the people who made it illegal to gather in large numbers shouldn’t have had one? That’s because you’re a snowflake. I had a party. Nobody came, but that’s not the point.

Allegra Stratton has taken the blame

Okay, so technically her only crime was making a joke about the alleged party, but you’ve got your scalp, you traitorous government haters. She pretended to cry and everything. What more do you want? Boris to resign? Don’t be ridiculous.

It’s part of an orchestrated attack by the left

Have you noticed how a terrible story about the Conservatives comes out every time there’s a by-election? The problem isn’t that the Tories are both corrupt and inept, it’s that their woke enemies want to undermine them by pointing it out. What do you mean, I sound mental?

Labour would have had a big, socialist orgy

As ever when I have no other line of defence I will claim Labour would have done something much worse. Rather than an innocent cheese and wine party they would have had a massive orgy and had rampant sex while a video of Neil Kinnock’s 1985 conference speech played. The animals.

Is there a party going on in your house without your knowledge while you're home right now?

AS Boris Johnson has shown, you never know when a party could strike. There could be one happening in your house right now. Is there? 

Can you hear anything? 

A) No, just the fridge buzzing and the cars on the road outside. 

B) Yes, about 50 or so people clearly taking part in some kind of quiz and cheering when they get the answers right. But it’s probably nothing. 

Have large numbers of people arrived at your house laughing and carrying gifts and bottles? 

A) I’m pretty sure I’d have noticed that and no, there’s been nobody at the door all night. 

B) I have heard the door open and close around 50 times and a lot of excited conversation in the hallway, as if guests were arriving for some kind of planned event. But it could just be the wind. 

Is anyone eating or drinking anything? 

A) I had a cup of tea about an hour ago, and I quite fancy a biscuit. 

B) From the clinking glasses and plates it seems like approximately four dozen people are drinking wine and eating cheese and canapes, which would fit with the catering vans which arrived this afternoon. Or, and this is just as likely, it’s the neighbours watching telly. 

Are there any sounds of joy or merriment? 

A) Not really. We’re watching The One Show

B) Absolutely loads. The groans and applause of a mass Secret Santa, loud music, the sounds of dancing and increasingly raucous conversation. Then as it gets towards 1am you can hear everyone slamming doors and getting into taxis as they leave. But this is an old house so I imagine it’s just creaky floorboards. 

Was there anything unusual in the house the next morning? 

A) A postcard had fallen off the noticeboard. 

B) Yes, clear evidence of a party attended by at least 50 people, leaving empty glasses, torn wrapping paper, and dirty plates. Also everyone I work with was hungover and saying things like ‘Great party last night’ and discussing who’d shagged who. 

ANSWERS

Mostly As: There is no party currently taking place in your house. But you can’t be complacent. Check the wardrobes. 

Mostly Bs: It is impossible to say whether any party took place in your house or not, even though if there was you are sure everyone followed Covid regulations at all times. The only way you can find out is to launch an inquiry.