Bercow resigning as Speaker
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Corbyn lobbied to propose Bercow for a peerage by Bercow's wife, apparently, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7929563/J...
So no conflict of interest there then....
So no conflict of interest there then....
Mort7 said:
Corbyn lobbied to propose Bercow for a peerage by Bercow's wife, apparently, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7929563/J...
So no conflict of interest there then....
She just wants him out from under her feet! So no conflict of interest there then....
Feelings on his position re. Brexit aside, the rumours of bullying have been circulating for years.
I try to form my views on what I can perceive for myself rather than any media reporting (especially tabloids). In this case, I think it likely that the smoke come from a fire somewhere - he seems an egotistical individual and someone I could well believe could be an absolute arse to those he considers below him or don't ask how high when he shouts "jump".
He can make a fortune on the speaking circuit over the next few years so has no shortage of potential income.
If he desires a peerage above all else, and the accusations against him prove to have genuine merit. I hope he gets denied.
I try to form my views on what I can perceive for myself rather than any media reporting (especially tabloids). In this case, I think it likely that the smoke come from a fire somewhere - he seems an egotistical individual and someone I could well believe could be an absolute arse to those he considers below him or don't ask how high when he shouts "jump".
He can make a fortune on the speaking circuit over the next few years so has no shortage of potential income.
If he desires a peerage above all else, and the accusations against him prove to have genuine merit. I hope he gets denied.
Murph7355 said:
techiedave said:
Is the fourth plinth still on the rolling sculptures thing.
You thinking stocks and a free citizen's supply of rotten veg (and some tinned) for 6mths?I was thinking of a suitably impressive statue of the man to be built with a grand unveiling by Princess Meghan of Hollywood followed by a new Bank Holiday in his honour. It may seem a bit commercial but what is convention if not to be questioned ?
Troubleatmill said:
If I were Boris - I'd be sending Bercow this.
https://www.lordtitles.co.uk/products/couples-lord...
Very good https://www.lordtitles.co.uk/products/couples-lord...
The counter revolution continues.
Hoyle has just announced that from now on if the speaker rules in a way that the clerk of the house adjudged as contrary to rules or custom of the house then the clerk can lodge a written summary of the contrary view in the House of Commons library.
Aimed at preventing the speaker suppressing concerns about ‘constitutional creativity’ and ignoring the expert views of his own staff.
Good development.
Bercow really was a prize twunt.
Hoyle has just announced that from now on if the speaker rules in a way that the clerk of the house adjudged as contrary to rules or custom of the house then the clerk can lodge a written summary of the contrary view in the House of Commons library.
Aimed at preventing the speaker suppressing concerns about ‘constitutional creativity’ and ignoring the expert views of his own staff.
Good development.
Bercow really was a prize twunt.
vaud said:
Yup. I am so far very glad Hoyle was chosen.
Yes. I hoped he would get it and BH was a bit concerned that the "we must have a woman this time" bubble would stop him.I get the impression with Mr Hoyle it's more about getting on with it than "ooh look at me"
Bercow is showing himself to be a complete t
t and his "man of the people" crown looks to have been very misplacedBercow on the man accusing him of bullying:
"What we have got here is somebody who left the House, who is thrashing about, desperate to remain relevant, popping up at every turn, trying to make himself seem very important, very centre-stage, very at the heart of things in the way that I went about my work."
Oh the irony.
"What we have got here is somebody who left the House, who is thrashing about, desperate to remain relevant, popping up at every turn, trying to make himself seem very important, very centre-stage, very at the heart of things in the way that I went about my work."
Oh the irony.
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