Rhubarb, laburnum,
rhododendron, juniper,
pulmonaria, digitalis,
nicotinia, periwinkle,
cannabis, aconitum,
salvia, laurel, hemlock,
rosemary, farage.
With acknowledgements to
The Poison Garden at Alnwick Gardens in Northumberland
and written after England’s recent win against Germany
George Galloway is certainly a maverick politician. But his
fearless performance before a US Senate(?) enquiry stays in the
mind. Has anyone faced such an intimidating experience with
more professional aplomb. It is a lesson in political expertise
and informed response.
You can certainly add 'galloway' to the list, Stephen. Originally from Scotland, has been found in Iraq, cultivated by Russia. Extremely toxic.
And a booster jab yesterday from the same Mark Cavendish!
I felt even better for this second treatment.
Applies equally well to the PM, especially the non-native and popping up. I guess the list is endless.....
Thanks for your observations, MC and Stephen. I've looked up 'farage' and it is described as a pernicious weed, non-native, and likely to pop up in unexpected places. Throwing milkshakes over it does not eradicate it.
Well done for slipping in Nigel at the end, Greg. That really does require a health warning. Maybe there is no known antidote.
Poisons have antidotes, of course. And yesterday, there was the
injection of a fine stage win by Mark Cavendish in the legendary
sporting event known worldwide as the Tour de France. A come
back that made for a most welcome sporting "double" at this stressful time.
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Greg Freeman
Wed 7th Jul 2021 23:10
Ah yes, George Galloway. A former Labour MP, as was another rabble rouser, Oswald Mosley, who acquired a certain following. Mosley got his comeuppance at Cable Street. A great pity Galloway didn't suffer a similar fate at Batley & Spen. He certainly deserved to.