'Modern Romeo and Juliet' Twitter frenzy as Corbyn SNUBS May during State Opening
JEREMY CORBYN sent social media into a frenzy just moments before the Queen’s Speech, as he appeared to snub Theresa May.
Corbyn SNUBS May as she attempts to make conversation
The Labour Party leader appeared utterly disinterested in the PM after she tried to start a conversation as they walked from the Lower Chamber to the House of Lords.
Twitter users were quick to point out the cringeworthy moment, which saw the pair only exchanging a few words before utter silence resumed.
One wrote: “#TheresaMay tried to make small talk with #Corbyn...it didn't go well.”
Jeremy Corbyn snubbed Theresa May during the State Opening
Another added: “Is it just me or is there sexual tension between #Corbyn & #May? It's like a modern-day political Romeo & Juliet! A #Tory and a #Lefty!”
During the State Opening on Wednesday, the Queen revealed Theresa May’s plans for Brexit as the Tories ripped up their manifesto.
The 91-year-old monarch said: "My government’s priority is to secure the best possible deal as the country leaves the European Union.
"My ministers are committed to working with Parliament, the devolved administrations, business and others to build the widest possible consensus on the country’s future outside the European Union."
She announced a raft of the Conservative Party pledges.
Queen's Speech: Priority is to secure best possible Brexit deal
I'm no lip reader but whatever she said to #Corbyn received only a big fat "no" and a grin.#QueensSpeech @theresa_may @jeremycorbyn #bbc https://t.co/zUwf32gYZg
— Butros (@ButrosButrosK) June 21, 2017
#corbyn playing hard to get #QueensSpeech
— Matt Corr (@corr_matt) June 21, 2017
Theresa May tried to make small talk with #Corbyn...it didn't go well
On the Great Repeal Bill she said: “A bill will be introduced to repeal the European Communities Act and provide certainty for individuals and businesses.
“This will be complemented by legislation to ensure that the United Kingdom makes a success of Brexit, establishing new national policies on immigration, international sanctions, nuclear safeguards, agriculture and fisheries.”
But she insisted the Government will seek a ‘deep and special partnership’ with Europe after Brexit talks are concluded.
She said: “My Government will seek to maintain a deep and special partnership with European allies and to forge new trading relationships across the globe.”
Other policies she announced were “”keeping taxes low” and working to boost investment in infrastructure.
A rise in the National Living Wage was also announced, along with legislation to tackle domestic violence, mass migration and alleviate poverty.
And the Queen confirmed the Government will launch a public inquiry into Grenfell Tower fire, which claimed the lives of at least 79 people.
She said: “My Government will initiate a full public inquiry into the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower to ascertain the causes, and ensure that the appropriate lessons are learnt.”