Government highlights international leadership in denial capacity during challenging period
Downing Street firmly denied allegations of chaos today, pointing instead to what officials described as “strong, improving performance in denial metrics,” an area the government believes it now leads internationally.
“There is no chaos,” the spokesperson said, standing in front of a timetable that appeared to have been updated mid-sentence. “What you’re seeing is a very busy government.”
Measuring Denial Capacity
According to internal documents shared selectively with journalists, denial is being delivered consistently, efficiently, and ahead of schedule. Charts reportedly show year-on-year growth in denial capacity, with notable spikes during crises, reshuffles, and moments when someone accidentally answered a question honestly.
“This is a mature operation,” said a senior aide. “Chaos would imply a lack of planning. We plan our denial very carefully.”
Officials rejected claims that frequent changes in policy position indicate instability. Instead, they described them as “dynamic responses” to evolving circumstances, public reaction, and occasionally reality itself.
Clockwork Denial Operations
Inside No. 10, staff say the denial operation runs like clockwork. Statements are drafted, redrafted, and quietly contradicted before being released. By the time journalists notice inconsistencies, officials are already denying a different issue.
“It’s about staying ahead,” one adviser explained. “You deny early, deny often, and deny with confidence.”
Opposition figures accused the government of confusing activity with effectiveness. Downing Street countered that effectiveness is subjective, whereas denial can be measured.
“We have targets,” an aide said. “And we’re meeting them.”
Isolated Incidents Multiply
When pressed on specific examples of alleged chaos, the spokesperson dismissed them as “isolated incidents,” noting that there are “a lot of isolated incidents” because the government is “doing a lot.”
Civil servants report that denial training has improved morale. “It gives people something concrete to deliver,” said one official. “Even when nothing else is moving.”
Public Scepticism Acknowledged
The public response has been mixed. Some expressed scepticism. Others admitted the denial has become impressively polished. “At least they’re consistent about not admitting anything,” said one voter.
Political analysts suggest the focus on denial reflects a shift in priorities. “They’ve accepted that control is limited,” one said. “But narrative control is still achievable.”
As the briefing concluded, the spokesperson reiterated the government’s position. “There is no chaos,” they said firmly, before checking notes to confirm that was still the line.
Downing Street insists the system is working.
“The fact you’re asking about chaos proves it isn’t happening,” an aide later explained to Westminster correspondents.
Alan Nafzger was born in Lubbock, Texas, the son Swiss immigrants. He grew up on a dairy in Windthorst, north central Texas. He earned degrees from Midwestern State University (B.A. 1985) and Texas State University (M.A. 1987). University College Dublin (Ph.D. 1991). Dr. Nafzger has entertained and educated young people in Texas colleges for 37 years. Nafzger is best known for his dark novels and experimental screenwriting. His best know scripts to date are Lenin’s Body, produced in Russia by A-Media and Sea and Sky produced in The Philippines in the Tagalog language. In 1986, Nafzger wrote the iconic feminist western novel, Gina of Quitaque. Contact: editor@prat.uk
