SCOTTISH political Twitter never fails to disappoint when a politician gets a little too full of themselves.
Tory leadership hopeful Sajid Javid quipped on the social media website last night that, if he became the next Prime Minister, he wouldn't "allow a second Scottish independence referendum".
Did ye, aye?
Funnily enough, Scots don't tend to like being told what they are and are not allowed to do - and they made sure Sajid knew it.
Here's some of the best responses on the trending #PermissionFromSajid hashtag that followed.
You sound if I head to bed @sajidjavid? Absolutely shattered. #permissionfromsajid
— Mhairi Black MP (@MhairiBlack) May 29, 2019
We were going to do a graphic of your quote denying the people of Scotland their democratic right to choose, is that OK @sajidjavid? #PermissionFromSajid
— Yes (@YesScot) May 29, 2019
I need to fly to New York on Sunday for work, is that alright wae you big boss man @sajidjavid? #PermissionfromSajid
— Daniel Portman (@Daniel_Portman) May 29, 2019
BREAKING: Steve Clarke Scotland appointment in doubt after it has emerged SFA did not consult @sajidjavid #PermissionFromSajid pic.twitter.com/Esy6Yi8FB7
— Chriss (@FergyChris) May 29, 2019
I’m putting the kettle on. Is that ok, @sajidjavid ??? #PermissionFromSajid
— Colin McCredie (@colinmccredie) May 29, 2019
Is it ok to put the heating on on the 29th May @sajidjavid ? #permissionfromsajid
— Jude MacLaverty (@Jude_Maclaverty) May 29, 2019
Is it okay to have a late night snack even though I didn’t eat all my dinner, @sajidjavid?
— Kirsty Strickland (@KirstyStricklan) May 29, 2019
#PermissionFromSajid
Hey @sajidjavid I want to stay out on my bike until after the street lights come on, is that okay? #permissionfromsajid
— David Bratchpiece (@bratchy1) May 29, 2019
I need to repaint the bathroom @sajidjavid and I am thinking of changing the whole colour scheme. What do you think? Is that allowed? #PermissionFromSajid
— Mhairi Hunter (@MhairiHunter) May 29, 2019
Oooft, that was close....Just a way to pour myself a glass of red wine there....then I remembered, I need to get #PermissionFromSajid
— Jim Newlands (@Jim_Newlands) May 29, 2019
It’s my party & I’ll dance if I want to #permissionfromsajid pic.twitter.com/gddGT5DnDj
— Andy Wightman MSP (@andywightman) May 29, 2019
Hiya @sajidjavid, I need tae let the dug oot for a pee...is that awrite wi you?#PermissionFromSajid
— Sarah Mackie (@lumi_1984) May 29, 2019
Still waiting for permission to go to bed. Does he no have staff to deal with all these requests?#PermissionFromSajid
— Scotsfox (@Scotsfox) May 29, 2019
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, hang on - just need #permissionfromsajid pic.twitter.com/XEu140pnsS
— Angus Anderson (@rxangus) May 29, 2019
Morning, @sajidjavid - you okay with me having cornflakes for breakfast? #PermissionFromSajid
— Scarlett 🍼'Milkshake'🍼 Parrish (@parlettscarrish) May 30, 2019
Just woke up from the aftermath of a Spice Girls gig in Manchester to discover #permissionfromsajid - oh Scotland ♥️
— 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗔𝗶𝘁𝗸𝗲𝗻 🏴🇪🇺 (@mrpaulaitken) May 30, 2019
Wonder if he will mind if I go for the hotel breakfast now, or do I need be rude and wait until 5 mins before closing, as Tories probably do?
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