The first ever text message Ministerial resignation

First of all a thumbs up to Damien O’Connor for offering his resignation. The complete opposite to David Benson-Pope who had to be crowbared out of office. And I think Clark is right not to accept it at this stage.

But I am highly amused that a Minister of the Crown offers his resignation by text message. Can you imagine it?

sry 4 Fkng ^ hellN. twas realy lamo. DY wnt me 2 resign?

And what was Helen’s reply?

vry lamo idd Damien. bt nt as lamo as George on hs bst dy so I won’t sak u.

I can just see the Cabinet Secretary turning those into a formal minute!