Monday
The fall of Assad is constructive for him, and for tensions in the UK.
The relief shown on the streets is emulated somewhat in the chamber, but they’re going to be disagreements about it. The politics of the Middle East, after all, is fraught with worries and fears.
In this context, Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP (Tottenham/Labour), calls the Commons “one of the great democratic chambers in the world”, which is true but only due to the day you’re in it.
Tuesday
A pop into the Lords. It’s a sitting game, watching the old ducks at play, and their discussions are heavy on detail. I find it’s usually more difficult to follow because usually there’s a lot more to it. At least, it’s what it sounds like. It’s a harder nut to crack than most parts to Parliament.
Thursday
It’s to the Lords, again, and Syria comes up in the course of debates. It’s used to hearing takes on the world’s greatest news stories, and there’s a lot of experience in there.
It’s only a shame some show less of it, as a rumour around Parliament suggests a Baroness made an inappropriate comment to another. It’s just a case of love thy neighbour.