(Over at Opposition HQ, however, Malcolm's departure is being celebrated by Peter Mannion and his team.)
End of an era!
Yeah, a really shit era though, isn't it?
(cheering) WHOO!
(to Phil) Oh, f-- Calm down!
Balrog's dead! I mean, that's it. I mean, they're done. I mean, no one can replace him. It's like when Queen lost Freddie. You know. Certainly not Paul Rodgers.
(Stewart Pearson, however, wants no part of the festivities. He wants everyone to get back to business.)
All right, everyone. That's the two seconds of respect due to him. Now get back to your desks and do something, okay? (to a female worker) Not the sofa! Who are you, Lorraine Kelly? Get out here and do something! If you've nothing to do, leave, because you're clearly surplus to requirements!
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