Ever since the Brexit referendum, it’s been a fact of British political life that the most important decisions, that will have the profoundest impact on society, will not be decided by politicians, but by the people. Therefore it made perfect sense when politicians questioned Westminster’s favourite curry house’s decision to update its menu, that the proposed menu change be put to a referendum.
Sparks flew at the Kennington Tandoori – famous for delivering David Cameron’s final meal at No 10 – earlier this month after the restaurant updated its classics in the name of a street food revolution. Was this still a safe space for Parliamentarians? In order to find out, Mr S duly joined the assembled politicos and hacks heading to the restaurant to cast their vote to see which menu the public would vote for.
Voters at the curry house were given a simple choice once they arrived: Remain (stay with the new menu) or Leave (return to the old). To help their decision, two curries were provided: a korma from the old menu, and a korma from the new. Speaking to Mr Steerpike before the vote, owner of the restaurant Kowsar Hoque appeared confident that his new menu would withstand the test. He told told Mr S: ‘You should only call a referendum if you’re sure you’re going to win,’ wise words, that have certainly backfired on other less esteemed leaders in the past.
And the final result? Mr S can report that it was a landslide victory for the new menu. But, to the relief of the Kennington Tandoori, the voters have spoken, the new menu Remains, and not a sore-loser himself, Mr S says the will of the people should now be respected.
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