LONDON—Reports confirming the Prime Minister’s increasing isolation took a literal turn this week. Sources revealed the PM became physically isolated within a parliamentary panic room. Concerns about the PM’s isolation now include a lack of natural light. He reportedly entered the reinforced chamber for a moment of “deep strategic reflection.” This reflection quickly devolved into a full-blown lockdown. Security protocols prevented his exit. The incident occurred amidst deepening job concerns across the cabinet. Many ministers now fear their roles include door-opening duties. The panic room, designed for extreme emergencies, proved remarkably effective at its primary function: containment.
Vetting Protocols Go Awry
“The PM was simply conducting a thorough vetting of the room’s structural integrity,” stated Lady Penelope Plummet-Snout, Baroness of Bafflegab and Head of Parliamentary Door Policy. “He takes all vetting rows very seriously.” She added that the incident highlighted an urgent need for re-evaluation of all ‘exit’ strategies. The chamber’s sophisticated air filtration system kept the PM well-oxygenated. Unfortunately, it also muffled his frantic cries for a ‘cuppa’.
Communication with the outside world became sporadic. A crack under the door allowed for notes to be slid in and out. Most notes contained requests for stronger Wi-Fi signals. Others detailed complex national security plans. These plans were reportedly scrawled on the back
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