In the bloody annals of Westminster history, has there ever been an act of treachery greater than Michael Gove’s knifing of Boris Johnson yesterday? Perhaps not, but there is probably an analogy in the HBO series Game of Thrones. The Justice Secretary is a great fan of the series, and often uses it as a metaphor for politics. Perhaps When he went to visit the Spectator’s James Delingpole he talks about his love of the series. Here it is:-
Perhaps he was inspired by one of the episodes – but which one? Which scene? Which character? Answers below, please. A bottle of Pol Roger will be sent to the best entry. They will be judged by James Delingpole.
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