This felt like the unveiling of an election manifesto because of the build-up music, the stage, the banners, the backdrop, and the choreography.
The event appeared to be a manifesto launch, the document on each of our chairs resembled a manifesto, and the prime minister’s subsequent address sounded similar to the one given on the day of the manifesto launch.
However, the time for manifestos—at least fresh ones—has gone since the general election five months ago.
What was happening here, then?
Put your own jokes here on how some people think his first few months in government have been a carry-on or whether his job is impossible.
Among other things, Carry On Up the Khyber was filmed here.