An ode to Francis Maude

A wonderful ode, by a good friend of mine (not a party member) who wishes to remain anonymous. I think it is mighty fine, hope you do too.

To the tune of Robin Hood (for those old enough to remember black and white children's telly)

Francis Maude, Francis Maude, giving crap advice,
Francis Maude, Francis Maude, doesn’t know what’s right,
Scorned by the bad, scorned by the good,
Francis Maude, Francis Maude, Francis Maude . . .

He suggested storing explosive fuel illegally,
Invited motorists to stockpile unnecessarily,
Misinformed the public and embarrassed his department,
Cast doubt on his ministerial appointment.

Francis Maude, Francis Maude, giving crap advice,
Francis Maude, Francis Maude, doesn’t know what’s right,
Scorned by the bad, scorned by the good,
Francis Maude, Francis Maude, Francis Maude . . .

He stood before the cameras with an agenda in his head,
Didn’t think through what he went and said,
Failed to reassure or give good advice,
He encouraged panic buying with half baked advice.

Francis Maude, Francis Maude, giving crap advice,
Francis Maude, Francis Maude, doesn’t know what’s right,
Scorned by the bad, scorned by the good,
Francis Maude, Francis Maude, Francis Maude . . .