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Westminstenders: The Bill Cash Appreciation Society

999 replies

RedToothBrush · 03/04/2019 19:30

We've had a new thread pretty much everyday for the last week or so, so I'm short on inspiration.

There haven't been too many new developments today. There have been two ministerial resignations. Both were ministers close to Boris Johnson.

We had a vote to add an extension if we still have no deal agreed at the end of next week to the Withdrawal Bill. May has said she will do this anyway; this would merely tie her hands. It passed by 5 votes. It now is fast tracked to the committee stage and third reading.

A business of the house amendment by Benn to secure a debate and Indicative Vote 3 next week failed after a speakers vote. Bercow followed convention and didn't create a majority where there was not one (though under Erskine May he is free to do the opposite at his discretion).

Corbyn has met May for talks which have been described as construction, though we have no further details though curiously Emily Thornberry put out a statement demanding a ref on whatever was decided which suggests Corbyn isn't keen on the idea. Rumours are of Schrodingers Customs Union: somehow being in a union but not a union. It can't be called a customs union. And Liam Fox has said Corbyn can't have his union. Though he may have a vested interest as he loses his job if Corbyn gets his way.

Oh and the Commons photocopier broke so no one knows what is currently supposed to be happening.

Otherwise it's been a quiet day, all things considered. Too quiet?

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HazardGhost · 03/04/2019 19:46

Really?! chev what subject? I cant decide....

67chevvyimpala · 03/04/2019 19:46

Me neither...
I'm wavering between history or politics :)

MockerstheFeManist · 03/04/2019 19:48

I'm wavering between history or politics

I did that for three years and they gave me a 2-1

LouiseCollins28 · 03/04/2019 19:49

Why would I need to be “careful?” I like Lindsay Hoyles approach,
Can’t see why the need for sarkiness

Runningintothesunset · 03/04/2019 19:50

Can we see a list of the amendments anywhere?

tobee · 03/04/2019 19:50

Wasn't being so much as trying to be amusing. In spirit of the thread.

TalkinPaece · 03/04/2019 19:51

I'm back. I'm on final warning as I apparently make racist posts
but

tobee · 03/04/2019 19:51

And the missing word was "sarky"

woman19 · 03/04/2019 19:51

More talk now from tory side about taking part in EU elections right now in HOC.

hobblingawayslowly · 03/04/2019 19:52

Is no deal less likely now?

NoWordForFluffy · 03/04/2019 19:53

Ah. I suppose I could've googled! BlushGrin I like setting pop quizzes, however. 😂😂

Nobody has a list of amendments it appears. Surely there's more than one photocopier though?!

Sostenueto · 03/04/2019 19:53

Can't stand CashGrin
Thanks as always redFlowers

No one but no one is listening to EU who have just said ( again) no extension unless WA passed ffs!

Chaos all round. Parliament couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery!

MyNameIsArthur · 03/04/2019 19:53

PMK you deserve a knighthood RTB

HazardGhost · 03/04/2019 19:53

chev either would be good with your future career in politics Grin could you do a combo of both with the Open University pick and mix degree?

SusanWalker · 03/04/2019 19:53

If I ever win the lottery I want to do an OU degree. I'm quite tempted by classics, but I also like the idea of an open degree so you can pick and mix.

I am starting a short 6 week course online through a uni on adolescent depression in May.

LouiseCollins28 · 03/04/2019 19:54

Fair enough, sorry I misread the tone Smile

jasjas1973 · 03/04/2019 19:54

Thank you Red' everyone very much appreciates the time you put into these threads.

HazardGhost · 03/04/2019 19:55

Susan that sounds useful and interesting. Any loans you can have for OU?

TalkinPaece · 03/04/2019 19:55

Having spent the last week reading and unable to post
and thus reading multiple other sites to get perspective
I am becoming more and more certain

Runningintothesunset · 03/04/2019 19:55

Crikey - I understand the thread title even more now, how many amendments did Bill Cash put his name to?! Confused

colouringinpro · 03/04/2019 19:56

Thanks Red have a Gin on me

wheresmymojo · 03/04/2019 19:56

PMK.

I'm only at 9.38am on the last thread so far Shock

Runningintothesunset · 03/04/2019 19:56

Susan - I’ve been doing an OU course for 4 years now, happy to answer any questions that I can Smile

Jux · 03/04/2019 19:57

Pmk thank you for doing these threads.

I found today's shenanigans quite amusing.

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