Westminstenders: DUP says no

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I don't really feel qualified to start a Westminstenders thread but we need a new one....

I don't suppose you have a flamingo badge to take in my honour? If not I'm happy to share a toothbrush.

Now voting with the Government.

Surely the vote is tomorrow in the HoC, not now on radio and TV ?

Or did I miss that change to the constitution ?

There's something pathetically attention seeking about MPs that feel the need to tell the world how they are voting, when it's going to be a matter of public record when they've done it. Vaguely reminiscent of postings on forums where the OP asks a specific question to receive a slew of answers saying "Sorry, I don't know ...."

And if I wanted a quiet night, away from Team Boris, I'd say I'd vote for his blessed deal just to have some "me time". Or are they going to bar the "nay" exit tomorrow ?

It would be deeply satisfying (and deserved) if the deal fails tomorrow, and all Boris can do is bluster about being lied to ....

Good governance

"Best endeavours" anyone ?

Honestly I feel rather guilty not being in the UK. Not marching, (although we annoy our terrible MP on a regular basis), not having to worry about stock piling etc.

I'd also like to be there in spirit a share of a red toothbrush

Bercows
I have a plastic flamingo but its a bit big for my lapel!
One of the toothbrushes has your name on it as well

I'm happy to share my toothbrush.

BestforBritain being plucky:

Thanks LQ

@prettybird
You are on the list - I might even put together another toothbrush at this rate
they are normal old used ones with red tape on the handles, cot I'm too tight to source fresh ones

Thank you LQ

My back and ankle are just too sore to go :(

And I'm a menace on my crutches!

Balance of Power
@BalancePowerUK
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Looks like Kate Hoey (LAB, Vauxhall) will OPPOSE the deal.

Here's a factoid that made me feel sad and wondrous in equal measures from my QI feed ... not sure what - if anything - it has to do with the UKs trials and tribulations. Either a sense of perspective, or welcome distraction, depending on your outlook, I guess ....

The last date that all living humans were together on Earth was November 2nd 2000. Since then there has always been someone onboard the International Space Station

We’ll be matching AFTER they’ve voted and decided. Sorry for the caps. I’m still going but feeling demoralised.

Philip Hammond voting against.

Never thought Philip Hammond would be my pin up but we live in strange times

Any Labour Leave MPs tempted by BJ's promises should look at how he treated the last bunch who believed him

Don't be DUPed !

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/oct/18/remainers-boris-johnson-brexit

Northern Ireland is being cut loose,

by the same Boris Johnson who less than a year ago was telling the DUP’s annual conferencee that any customs or regulatory distinction between Britain and Northern Ireland would “damage the fabric of the union”,^
and:
“No British Conservative government could or should sign up to any such arrangement.”

You know how Labour hopes were resting on a group of pollsters such as Panelbase, who unlike biased old YouGov were showing only a small Tory lead of 3 points in their last poll?

Weeell, it's now 9 points.

@EuropeElects

UK, Panelbase poll:

CON-ECR: 36% (+3)
LAB-S&D: 27% (-3)
LDEM-RE: 17%
BREXIT-NI: 11% (-1)
GREENS-G/EFA: 3%

+/- vs. 9-11 October 2019

Fieldwork: 17-18 October 2019

Never thought Philip Hammond would be my pin up but we live in strange times

Along with Oliver Letwin.....

DG That is inspiring and - I agree, somehow sad too, not sure why

According to the Guardian, Labour will be supporting the Letwin amendment, which means there might not be a decision tomorrow after all...

twitter.com/GuardianHeather/status/1185193150433943552

@Basilpots too right!
However Dominic Grieve has my heart from the time he quoted back a man for all seasons at JRM re withdrawal of the whip 'mere devices to frighten children'. JRM thought he was being clever & cultured; Grieve showed that he actually is.

You know how Labour hopes were resting on a group of pollsters such as Panelbase

Citation needed that Labours hopes where on 1 poll

Have upped the toothbrush quota to 7 (and have provided proof to some of the bristlers) - not going to post picture on here as this forum is public.

I'm aware that it may all be in vain
but I HAVE to shout not in my name about Brexit

Oh God. Cummings (CendrillonSings) is back.