JASON is sat at the kitchen table, staring at his laptop. JOANNA is emptying the dishwasher, putting cutlery and crockery away in various drawers and cupboards. LBC plays in the background.
JASON: They say that there’s going to be a coup.
JOANNA: A coup? Right. Do you think that we should take some biscuits?
JASON: Yeah. They reckon that Streeting will resign today.
JOANNA: Oh (pauses) I’m sure that there will be tea, but Mum always likes a biscuit with her tea.
JASON: Lots of people are saying Burnham.
JOANNA: Those nine hours in A&E can’t have been easy for her, particularly not at her age. I hope that she was able to get a cup of tea, at least.
JASON: No (pauses) But he’s not even an MP. Someone would have to stand down.
JOANNA: I suppose I should check what time we can visit. Will you come?
(The news bulletin on the radio is discussing Angela Rayner’s tax affairs)
JASON: Yes, no (pauses) maybe. Apparently, Rayner’s cleared to stand.
JOANNA: I suppose I could get the bus. That might be better. Did you hear about Karen’s letter?
JASON: What letter? Rayner! Honestly.
JOANNA: She’s been told that her job is at risk. She might be made redundant.
JASON: No, she’s been cleared by the taxman (pauses) Oh, Karen. Right, yeah.
JOANNA: She really doesn’t know what to do with herself. She won’t be able to afford the rent on that place without a job.
JASON: Hmm. Miliband! Of course! That’s why he’s saying that he’s not interested.
JOANNA puts the last cup away and closes the dishwasher
JOANNA: Well, if I’m going to get the bus, I’d better get going.
JASON looks up at her, briefly, then returns his gaze to the laptop.
JASON: Okay.
JOANNA (to herself): Nothing’s going to change, is it?
JASON: Hmm? No. Probably not.
JOANNA leaves.
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