British people are pleading for Barack Obama to move to the UK and become Prime Minister

Britain and the US appear to be going through similar crises of identity.

Across the pond, Donald Trump’s incredibly divisive victory has seen protests across the country.

The state of the UK isn’t much better: Theresa May’s Brexit bumbling and the High Court’s decision to leave Article 50 to an MPs' vote has left the country thoroughly frustrated.

But there seems to be a solution forming in the minds of Britons:

Poach the American leaving office.

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British people have been cajoling, demanding – begging – for Barack Obama to come and lead the country.

He seems like a good swap to many...

Others weren't fussy about which Obama...

Seriously.

Please.

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