Alex Salmond left confused over Piers Morgan’s ‘bid for prime minister’
SCOTLAND’S former first minister Alex Salmond was left confused on today’s edition of Good Morning Britain after he asked if host Piers Morgan was planning on running for British prime minister.
Alex Salmond jokes about Piers Morgan running for PM
The 61-year-old politician was on the ITV breakfast programme to talk about Donald Trump’s victory in the US elections yesterday.
However, it appeared that the Scottish MP was left slightly bemused by suggestions Piers, 51, would be making his bid for Downing Street.
He was heard asking Good Morning Britain presenters Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard: “I saw on social media today that Piers Morgan is offering himself as prime minister to rebuild the special relationship. Is this true?”
The hosting duo were heard laughing at his question, before Ben, 41, joked: “That’s above our pay grade, trust me! That happens an echelon above us!”
While Kate, 49, quipped: “We’re still working on our own special relationship with Piers Morgan.”
The man in question was not on the programme to address the rumours because he was still in the New York after reporting on the US election 2016.
I saw on social media today that Piers Morgan is offering himself as prime minister to rebuild the special relationship. Is this true?
Piers was covering the American elections with co-host Susanna Reid live from New York yesterday and his friendship with Trump led many on social media to suggest that he should run for the head of the UK.
However, there were lots of other people hitting out at Piers on Twitter and comparing Trump’s victory to the broadcaster becoming PM or Arsenal manager.
The former newspaper editor also congratulated Trump following his win, causing much more fury among people.
In comparison his co-star Susanna, 45, appeared to look mortified by the result but tried to hide her feelings in a bid to maintain impartiality.
Trump swept to victory in the elections yesterday after fighting off tough competition from Democrat rival Hillary Clinton.
Despite his win there has been discord in America and many people in New York have been protesting against the outcome of the election.
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV at 6am.