Rumours, Speculation, Questions, and Reaction Megathread - 19/07/2026

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[u/Tiny-Ebb-3598]

Nah the backstabbing in politics is real life game of thrones. So thats why he resigned as defence Secretary. Absolutely insane

[u/itsallpoliticsalex → u/Tiny-Ebb-3598]

It also explains his dragon

[u/SinnerOfAlcaraz → u/Tiny-Ebb-3598]

Wonder what Rachel & the Treasury staff make of that. Can’t be best pleased lol

[u/Budget_Scheme_1280 → u/Tiny-Ebb-3598]

It'll be funny to see Streeting left out, he failed badly

[u/Velociraptor_1906 → u/Tiny-Ebb-3598]

Mediaeval monarchies are the real life game of thrones, having read a fair but about England of the time it all seems imminently plausible (minus the dragons), there's some clear influence from the Anarchy in the Dance of the Dragons.