Bercow resigning as Speaker

[anonymous-user]

bhstewie said:

I can't say I'm a particular fan of his but some of the posts on this thread are.. fascinating insights into the people posting them.

This bloke really gets you that rattled?

Contagion: one clueless right-winger shrieks uninformed abuse and they all try to outdo each other!

NP&E stalwarts receiving the news today...

[whoami]

ClaphamGT3 said:

In years to come, students of early 21st century politics will look upon John Bercow as a staunch defender of democracy and the rights of parliament. We owe him a huge debt of gratitude.

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[philv]

Puggit said:

Guy Verhofstadt said:

John #Bercow is a driven speaker and gifted orator but above all the keeper of the great British parliamentary tradition. I would love if we could welcome him in the European Commission or European Parliament

https://twitter.com/guyverhofstadt/status/1171092905798320128?s=20

Yes, a lot of remainers are earning a place on the eu gravy train.
Shameful.

[banjowilly]

Honestly, the triggering in here.

Government held in contempt, packs select committees, ignores motions, attempts to grasp Henry VIII powers, is dragged all the way to the supreme court kicking & screaming to be forced to deal with its own legislature, fails to turn up to key votes: NP&E Yeah, cool, cool.


Bercow breaks a convention: NP&E: HANG THE TRAITOR.


Fantastic.

[zygalski]

He's a loony lefty.
What did you expect?

[loafer123]

JagLover said:

Hear hear

They should make Frank Field the next speaker in my opinion.

Edited by JagLover on Monday 9th September 16:23

I agree. I wonder if he would do it?

[turbobloke]

zygalski said:

He's a loony lefty.
What did you expect?

An over-reaction just like you and banjowilly?

[kev1974]

Puggit said:

Guy Verhofstadt said:

John #Bercow is a driven speaker and gifted orator but above all the keeper of the great British parliamentary tradition. I would love if we could welcome him in the European Commission or European Parliament

https://twitter.com/guyverhofstadt/status/1171092905798320128?s=20

choo choo!

All aboard the gravy train.

He's clearly got his First Class reservation in hand.

[banjowilly]

turbobloke said:

An over-reaction just like you and banjowilly?

Three posts on the bounce. Impressive for one not rattled.


Here's a thought for you: Things that can be simultaneously true; Bercow has been a staunch defender of the rights of MP's in the chamber. Bercow cast off impartiality when doing so suited him. Bercow has questions to answer over his personal conduct.

NP&E regulars: Six pages of outright hatred.

[Smollet]

Always came across as a smug little git who thought he was a superior life force. Good riddance. Someone mentioned Frank Field as its replacement. I’d have no problem with him.

[isaldiri]

ClaphamGT3 said:

In years to come, students of early 21st century politics will look upon John Bercow as a staunch defender of democracy and the rights of parliament. We owe him a huge debt of gratitude.

Good to know you feel a huge debt of gratitude to the defender of Keith Vaz and keeping the plebs from scrutinising MP expenses....

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/mps-ex...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-46112355

[Down and out]

ClaphamGT3 said:

In years to come, students of early 21st century politics will look upon John Bercow as a staunch defender of democracy and the rights of parliament. We owe him a huge debt of gratitude.

If he does resign on 31st October, before an election, it will of course be Ken Clarke running the process to elect his successor.

That's great!
Some people are more gone than I thought

[irocfan]

alfie2244 said:

funny - but if not a 'shop a little tacky and not at all needed

[Stu78]

Hoyle is my MP and the thought of him being unopposed at elections has ruined my day, not Bercow going can lift my spirits.

[Halb]

JagLover said:

Eric Mc said:

Bring back Betty Boop.

Hear hear

They should make Frank Sidebottom the next speaker in my opinion.

Excellent choice

[vaud]

Lindsay Hoyle standing. Good candidate in my view.

[dvs_dave]

Down and out said:

That's great!
Some people are more gone than I thought

How are you doing there DurianIceCream/creampuff/Down and out? How many other fake alter egos do you have that you use to back yourself up, yet haven’t clumsily managed to expose yet?

So weird.

[Down and out]

dvs_dave said:

How are you doing there DurianIceCream/creampuff/Down and out? How many other fake alter egos do you have that you use to back yourself up, yet haven’t clumsily managed to expose yet?

So weird.

I've stated I was on another forum before this several times ( you'd love it, full of liberals).
Any chance of a link to those posters or how to search? I'm curious.

[Tankrizzo]

banjowilly said:

Three posts on the bounce. Impressive for one not rattled.


Here's a thought for you: Things that can be simultaneously true; Bercow has been a staunch defender of the rights of MP's in the chamber. Bercow cast off impartiality when doing so suited him. Bercow has questions to answer over his personal conduct.

NP&E regulars: Six pages of outright hatred.

Imagine someone hating NP&E so much that they keep registering accounts to post how bad it is on the subforum they hate.

[TTmonkey]

ClaphamGT3 said:

In years to come, students of early 21st century politics will look upon John Bercow as a staunch defender of democracy and the rights of parliament. We owe him a huge debt of gratitude.

If he does resign on 31st October, before an election, it will of course be Ken Clarke running the process to elect his successor.

And his successor will be appointed by a HOC with a minority government who can’t whip their choice.

I think he’s played a big card there.