Chaos reigns in Westminster today after and emergency shutdown was declared. This was because a drone had been allegedly seen hovering dangerously close to the Houses of Parliament.
Current government is such a lot of pie in the sky that the drone was potentially interfering with the government’s head space. No blue sky thinking is possible when toy helicopters are buzzing around.
The response was typical of the current administration. A massive overreaction, and complete paralysis. There are genuine fears, from Brexiters of all hues, that the drones could read and steal what pass for their thoughts. Others are annoyed that the drone could possibly disturb their castles in the air.
So no flights of fancy will be leaving Westminster for a couple of days at least. Theresa May has already indicated that the shutdown could last until Brexit Day, when British airspace will finally be rid of all European influence. I’m Theresa, don’t fly me.
Speculation is growing over who could be behind the dastardly drone attack. Brexiters are blaming the pro-EU faction, and vice versa. The Daily Express has already circulated a piece suggesting that sales of drones may only be made to angry red-faced men in yellow reflective clothing.
Unconfirmed rumours abound that the Army has been put on standby in case of further attacks. Expect College Green to be covered in tanks and cannons. Wait for the entitled mob intent on disrupting democracy to burst with pride in the presence of ‘our boys’.
Sources later revealed that there may not have been a drone at all. Drone expert Mon O’Tone gave us her view. “Members of the public sometimes confuse other flying objects for drones,” she droned, monotonously. “Like pigeons, or blackbirds, or crows, or ravens, or fairies, or sparrows, or UFOs, or doves, or robins, or…”
So it could all be a lot of fuss about nothing. A bit like Brexit, then.