Political Bollocks

[Sumo]

Just had my popcorn delivered for PMQs...

have you ordered more for half time?
do you think Starmer will mention No 10 and party time?

 

[Sumo]

Boris, I cannot see the woods

 

[MCC is the place for me]

Hot off the press, Christian Wakeford, MP for Bury South has defected to the Labour party.



Probably been said before but he was elected as a Conservative MP so should he resign his seat and stand in a by-election as the Labour candidate? If the people of Bury South wanted a Labour MP they would have voted for one.

 

[Taztiff]

Hot off the press, Christian Wakeford, MP for Bury South has defected to the Labour party.



Probably been said before but he was elected as a Conservative MP so should he resign his seat and stand in a by-election as the Labour candidate? If the people of Bury South wanted a Labour MP they would have voted for one.

Agree.
Not just in this case but all cases, whatever the way round and whatever parties involved.

 

[Sumo]

Boris needs a good flack jacket and new hobby, this should go down a storm in Parliament

 

[Ballistic]

have you ordered more for half time?
do you think Starmer will mention No 10 and party time?

I should have taken your advice.

I ran out of popcorn

 

[Sumo]

Another ex minister, once Boris took over

12:40

BREAKINGTory MP David Davis tells PM: In the name of God, go​

Veteran Conservative backbencher David Davis dramatically calls for Boris Johnson to resign, telling MPs he expects leaders to take responsibility for their actions.
"In the name of God, go", he adds.

 

[Sumo]

I should have taken your advice.

I ran out of popcorn

Boris is in a pile of Poo mainly of his own doing, but the back stabbers are starting to show their true colours.
If they force a leadership race would Boris stand?

 

[slim]

Hot off the press, Christian Wakeford, MP for Bury South has defected to the Labour party.



Probably been said before but he was elected as a Conservative MP so should he resign his seat and stand in a by-election as the Labour candidate? If the people of Bury South wanted a Labour MP they would have voted for one.

I wonder if this turncoat will be the Labour party choice for Labour candidate at the next election?
I for one would expect Labour to select a Labour stalwart not a turncoat

 

[Sumo]

I wonder if this turncoat will be the Labour party choice for Labour candidate at the next election?
I for one would expect Labour to select a Labour stalwart not a turncoat

he probably has not looked that far ahead, other than thinking the seat may be turning back to labour?

 

[MCC is the place for me]

I wonder if this turncoat will be the Labour party choice for Labour candidate at the next election?
I for one would expect Labour to select a Labour stalwart not a turncoat

As I said above, it should not have to wait for the next election. MPs of all persuasions that change parties should have to face a by election.

Most people in my opinion vote for the party not the specific MP so changing sides means that the MP does not reflect the wishes of his constituency.

 

[Dredd]

Hot off the press, Christian Wakeford, MP for Bury South has defected to the Labour party.



Probably been said before but he was elected as a Conservative MP so should he resign his seat and stand in a by-election as the Labour candidate? If the people of Bury South wanted a Labour MP they would have voted for one.

And of course, he will have a written chit from his new Deputy Leader which will state that he is not in fact scum, but is now to be considered a Hero of the People, with apologies for any confusion past statements may have indicated.

As a thought, does the Conservative Party have a Deputy Leader? (Of course not - governments don't usually find an overwhelming need or desire for one)