Westminstenders: Silly Season

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It's that time of year again when politicians seem to completely lose their marbles in order to impress the faithful. And it is beginning to feel like conference season is increasingly an exercise in religious ferver to the party rather than considering what's in the best interests of the whole country.

Labour have got off to a good start before their conference opens, by almost starting complete melt down.

The Tories have promised to break from convention and try and over shadow the others, so that's something to look forward to.

And early this week we have the supreme Court ruling which could, regardless of which direction it swings, have massive ramifications for our democracy.

Big week ahead.

Bbc news has a couple of brexiteers that bang on the people vs parliament

20 page ruling. Supreme Court website not loading...

Dr Catherine Haddon @cath_haddon
Parliament has not been prorogued. So.... everyone that is big. For Parliament to decide what to do next. Basically, we return to the last sitting... Parliament was not adjourned, just suspended. It continues from there

Go Bercow! They said it's up to him what happens now. Yay!

Joanna Cherry says PM's position untenable and he should go

Omg 😮... Could hardly have been a more emphatic verdict!

Legal brains rock.

The " we was robbed" speeches have started!

What does that mean for boris?

It means he should resign... but he won't

So if BJ has abused of his power, what does it mean?
He is traitor?
He is a dictator (or trying to)?
He has done something aganst the law so should be put in prison (you know with all the 'being hard in tackling crime etc...)?

What is the consequence for HIM personally? For the ones who supported him?

I was sitting on a train and monitoring Twitter. Actually feeling sick. Now in the station in London, looking round and feeling weirdly as though nobody else realised that history has just been made here.

Strange times

Surely BJ must resign now

So what happens now? Get back to parliament and suspend (properly) for conference season only?

Or have they been expecting this and planning their next (out)manouevre?

Cherry is one very smart cookie. I was impressed when I heard her talking on C4 news the other week.

What will Liz say??!!

He lied to the Queen and stroked the corgis when she told him not to.

Orf with his head.

"The bastard has to resign!"

Nope
The bastard has neither shame nor ethics

And yes I am waiting for Brecow reaction now

Matt Chorley @MattChorley
John Bercow: "I welcome the Supreme Court’s judgement that the prorogation of Parliament was unlawful. The judges have rejected the Government’s claim that closing down Parliament for five weeks was merely standard practice to allow for a new Queen’s Speech...

In reaching their conclusion, they have vindicated the right and duty of Parliament to meet at this crucial time to scrutinise the executive and hold Ministers to account...

As the embodiment of our Parliamentary democracy, the House of Commons must convene without delay. To this end, I will now consult the party leaders as a matter of urgency."

How handy that the LibDems and Labour have had their conferences, so can get down to business with the Tories away.

Time for a sing along.
www.bing.com/videos/search?q=boris+the+spider+lyrics&view=detail&mid=DAFAECB905BDA1F9BB88DAFAECB905BDA1F9BB88&FORM=VIRE

" It was not a prorogation .... it was as if they entered Parliament with a blank piece of paper"

Speaker consulting with all party leaders... (good cover on 5Live)

We've just watched it live in our office, utterly incredible!!!

I think I'm not the only one who is a little bit in love with Lady Hale!

Surely he has to resign - Boris Johnson you utter, utter twat!!!!

YAAAAAAAASSSSSSS! Well done Supreme Court. Fucking hugely brilliant (sorry bit Trumpian, but hey!).

Bercow will be choosing the tie right now and making his way to the chamber.