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Westminstenders: The Bill Cash Appreciation Society

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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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dontcallmelen · 03/04/2019 20:38

I had a really lovely reply from Richard Ashworth today.

HarveySchlumpfenburger · 03/04/2019 20:38

Ann Main trying to argue 22nd is the right date to put into the bill. Presumably missing the point that the EU will only give an extension to that date if the WA was passed. Wouldn’t putting that date in the bill be equally pointless at this point?

BigChocFrenzy · 03/04/2019 20:39

Excellent news - if true - that May will make an Order In Council for EP elections

That is like a royal decree Wink which means NO HoC vote required !

67chevvyimpala · 03/04/2019 20:39

sos we don't always agree but we are always respectful of others views on this thread (as long as they arent racist, xenophobic, disablist or sexist which will always be called out and rightly so)

And - sadly for leavers - we do like actual facts and citations of sources...awkward!!

Do report to mnhq x

tobee · 03/04/2019 20:39

Took me ages to find these saddo again but Spot the Difference Competition:-

Westminstenders: The Bill Cash Appreciation Society
BercowsSilkTie · 03/04/2019 20:40

Please can someone explain what is happening with regards to the Cooper Bill? It passed by 5 votes but what is happening now and next? I don't know how Bills are passed and not sure if I should be happier or more worried. Nothing is ever straight forward in this brexit game and I'm perpetually confused Sad

keepforgettingmyusername · 03/04/2019 20:40

Anne Main likes the sound of her own voice doesn't she

67chevvyimpala · 03/04/2019 20:41

I had one too.

A decent principled man.

TalkinPaece · 03/04/2019 20:41

@redtoothbrush
there is a stinker of a cold going round
DH who considered setting up an account during my "holiday"
is wiped out with it at the moment ....
stay warm
give yourself time to recover

GaspodeWonderCat · 03/04/2019 20:41

Littlespaces - sorry but that coat of arms is for the Countess of Wessex (Sophie). This is the Wessex flag

commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:FlagOfWessex.svg

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yolofish · 03/04/2019 20:41

Well, as usual, I am completely confused and dumbfounded by the apparent idiocy of our politicians. But I would like to commend louisecollins for actually standing by her POV and continuing to argue her case.

Unescorted · 03/04/2019 20:43

I have had to mute her keepforgetting

TalkinPaece · 03/04/2019 20:44

Sophie Wessex and her hubby are FAB (personal and friends opinions over decades) and they would find the kingdom of Wessex thing hysterical
go for it, use their flag

Littlespaces · 03/04/2019 20:44

Thanks. Shows how much I know about it!

I think I prefer Sophie' C of Arms.

HarveySchlumpfenburger · 03/04/2019 20:45

You didn’t miss much unescorted

QueenMabby · 03/04/2019 20:45

BCF thank you. Apparently I’m already watching this thread but presumably that’s because i’ve Posted? Will try without posting on the next thread. So maybe in a few hours?? 😂

BigChocFrenzy · 03/04/2019 20:46

woman Any Remainer / PV MP who is voting down other options at this stage is imo a fanatic
The priority should be to avoid No Deal

After last week, I certainly won't be voting Tigger/ CUK if they stand in the locals, or if they are still around at the GE

I want MPs / parties who can work together and compromise, not those who play a game of chicken with the country's future
A European attitude of building consensus, not "winner takes all"

Significant that Nick Boles didn't join the Tiggers
He left the Tory party because they wouldn't compromise
So he would have been illogical to join another group who won't compromise either

BigChocFrenzy · 03/04/2019 20:48

red 💐🤧
I hope you are being waited on properly
and that your lurgie goes quickly

dontcallmelen · 03/04/2019 20:48

BCF, yes I thought Nick Boles stance was very interesting.

BambooBoobam · 03/04/2019 20:49

Just seen an advert about leaving the Eu by gov.uk. First time I’ve seen it. It had about roaming charges etc.

DGRossetti · 03/04/2019 20:49

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Sostenueto · 03/04/2019 20:49

Agree bigchoc about tigs and not voting for them and why Boles did not join them.

67chevvyimpala · 03/04/2019 20:51

I saw that add too.

Hugely disappointed in the TiGers. I was so hopeful.

LouiseCollins28 · 03/04/2019 20:51

@yolofish. Most kind, thanks.

More Bill Cash, oh joy Hmm surely someone in his seat can do a “ time for a Cashless Society” poster or similar

horseshit · 03/04/2019 20:51

Why would the bill cost £90B?