Category Archives: Westminster
MPs too tight to afford a train!
There appears to be dust in the purses of some Parliamentarians. It looks like the expenses scandal really has bit some elected members well and truly on the bum. A change in the rules means that if a constituency train station … Continue reading
Filed under British Politics, Bureaucracy, Expenses, Politics, Westminster
The expenses scandal revisited
I think 2me2you has just had one of those inspirational moments – has a lightbulb just been switched on in my head… Why you ask… Lawsgate has refreshed our memories of the accommodation scenario, one where many MPs showed a lack of … Continue reading
Filed under British Politics, Coalition government, David Laws, Expenses, Scandal, Westminster
Clegg – not a leg to stand on
When Team CleggCam (sounds like a seedy hidden camera does it not?) opened Parliament yesterday I got a bit of a shock – it was as if we have gone back to two party politics. There are people that would argue … Continue reading
The House to be led by a minger?
Rumours are afoot that former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Menzies Campbell will put his name forward for speaker of the House of Commons, if the confirmation of John Bercow is challenged this afternoon. Campbell was a strong candidate when Betty Boothroyd … Continue reading
Quote of the day
“A quick glance at our European neighbours in the report shows that outside the UK the gender balance is just that – balanced. Spain’s 17-strong cabinet contained nine women, while Germany’s cabinet of 16 included six women. And figures from … Continue reading
Filed under British Politics, Politics, Westminster
Spinners & Losers – Deal or No Deal
The exploration into who won last night’s election largely depends in typical political terms of who you back. The fact Labour have an opportunity to form a government is quite extraordinary, especially considering where they were in the polls weeks … Continue reading
Parliament to be hung like a shire horse?
After Gordon called the election, reaction has been mixed to say the least. The fact he has a month seems like he has a minute to win it – he must have some sort of ‘blitzkrieg’ tactic hidden away somewhere. … Continue reading
Do the bingo halls hold the keys to Downing Street?
Figures have been released recently suggesting that as many as 4/10 votes cast in the forthcoming general election will be cast by the over 55s. Just over half of the 600+ seats in the House of Commons are even likely … Continue reading
Filed under British Politics, Participation, Politics, Voting, Westminster
