Parliament

  • Westminster Week: History lessons

    Tuesday

    The House is erupting in fake outrage yet again, crippling international diplomacy by casting Israel as the villain once again. Not much sympathy and painfully crass language has defined the Labour benches for a long time, perceivably with no single leading figure behind the matter. Where it comes from nobody knows.

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    Richard Tice MP (Boston and Skegness/Reform UK) says proposed sanctions on Israel are a “grave mistake” and “embolden the scourge of antisemitism” in the UK. After all, there’s distant and recent history to prove the point.

    Wednesday

    The Prime Minister appears today after falling on his own sword by not backing his Foreign Secretary to tone down his response to Israel in the West Bank yesterday. It looks history is repeating quickly. Former PM Starmer is now accused of getting booted for Gaza video.

    Thursday

    The Secretary of State for Defence critiques Russia’s aggressive acts in the English Channel as “performative displays”, but challenges the House to back British capability, even as threats evolve, or change.

  • Exclusive: Westminster ‘gangs’

    The problem with staffing can extend to central realms. This is where the effects of criminal activity are accentuated. It’s not a contributing factor to policy but the disruption makes life difficult for all those concerned. It’s also believed those involved try harder for greater gains and cause a lot of damage.

    Parliament is a central focus of such investigations because the public are involved more in this part of political life than any other. The expectations of people have to fit the reality of the working environment. It’s also the case that the Parliamentary Estate is visited by others besides.

    Credit: xAI Grok/Original prompt.

    In recent times a large number of ‘gangs’ have been found in Parliamentary offices, added to by an increasing number of participants beyond its walls. They have tracked parcels, intercepted important messages, and taken property off of people. This is what can be said about it in the public domain.

    The ‘cracking’ of such gangs takes a long time. Police staff and officers have to dedicate resources to the matter as special operations. The end of the issue is a relief for everyone else because it releases normal work to return, and the true benefit of our democracy comes out.

  • Caught: Hamas torture specialist

    In an exclusive for Conservative News Site, a torture specialist alleged of threatening UK politicians and Peers has now been spotted loitering in a central London location.

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    A suspect alleged of the capture and killing of children in Gaza and of threatening politicians and Peers in the UK.

    He’s alleged to have facilitated the deaths of thousands of children in Gaza to rile a local female population. He’s also written thousands of torture documents that are in use in Universities in the UK to threaten students for money.

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  • Westminster Week: Local matters

    Monday

    Shabana Mahmood MP (Birmingham Ladywood/Labour) speaking as Home Secretary in the House of Commons.

    Ann Widdecombe’s death looms large, and the suggestion of murder is yet again an awkward matter for Members assembled. The fact of a loss of a former MP by possible foul play is becoming an eerie occurrence, raising suggestions of problems running concurrent through UK Politics that may not be resolved as easily as people think.

    Tuesday

    Andy Burnham MP (Makerfield/Labour) brings the Makerfield vibes to the House for his reaction to the ‘Hillsborough Law’ case making its way through the Commons right now. This is the right setup for the Labour MP, but a desperate break is needed from narrow causes from the past to make any progress on the nationwide issues that are coming up like maintenance issues.

    Wednesday

    Prime Minister’s Questions.

    The Prime Minister is on his way out. It’s a sad affair. Anyone would think the divorce is happening for a reason. Just under two years makes it a pleasant exchange. Longer, and we may have even seen tears in there. Such is the stuff of life.

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  • Westminster Week: Common cause

    Tuesday

    Early Release Of Prisoners Debate.

    Robbie Moore MP (Keighley and Ilkley/Conservatives) brings up the issue of sexual abuse and the sentencing of prisoners in the UK. His remarks bring out the pain but also the felt sense of injustice that people have – and live with – in the UK. The problem is that feelings are common to most of us, and it’s difficult to prioritise one form of abuse over another and not be accused of some sort of favouritism.

  • Nigel Farage MP needs the breathing space

    A ridiculous charge on his personal space by UK news media company staff in recent days has completely undermined his confidence in security arrangements in the UK for public figures. So, UK Politician Nigel Farage MP (Clacton/Reform UK) is making a choice to stand for re-election to his Clacton constituency to prove his doubters wrong.

    This is also an attempt to reset his status in the political system in the hope that someone might help him to be and feel safer. In recent years particular staff in UK services such as MI5 have gone on holiday and left key duties unfinished. It’s resulted in difficult situations, meanwhile, for all public persons concerned.

    Nigel Farage MP isn’t an unintelligent man and knows more than he has to say for his political job. His duties have required him to try to focus on other affairs while his bother has harried him constantly. But, as it happens, he’s got to make a mindful judgement about what’s right for his safety in a volatile country.

    As it goes, all employed news media staff on camera still feel comfortable in acting as anonymous persons in public, and trying to sound as helpful as they can at the same time. You can see it on TV. Yet, these are the same people that plot for days to get near to him, even though he’s available in Parliament from time to time. He’s in a totally ridiculous situation.

  • Westminster Week: All change

    Tuesday

    Lara Bird MP (Arbroath and Broughty Ferry/SNP) makes her maiden speech to the Commons today, and comes in the as the new, firebrand SNP representative for a Scottish constituency. Devolution has never had a better advocate. Every year of her nation’s history is inked in her head. She’s said to be more likely at a Highland games than anywhere else, but the call of politics has been heard. Her words also speak of different alleigances. If a second referendum doesn’t come soon, no doubt she’d fight for it anyway.

    Wednesday

    Prime Minister’s Questions.

    It’s an energetic session for the outgoing Prime Minister, but there’s a sense of nervousness on the Government benches. They have to watch a landslide Prime Minister leave, to be replaced – potentially – by a former Mayor of Greater Manchester. It’s a totally different prospect, and the gap between the two needs navigating. They can be forgiven for being worried, since many others are, too.

    Thursday

    Access To Further Education.

    Hannah Spencer MP (Gorton and Denton/Green Party), the former plumber, says apprenticeships still need a boost from central Government. After years of promise, this is an issue that still needs to come up, and there’s no better to do it. But like voting for the Green Party, it’s a cut-price value too far for many interested parties.

  • Farage MP shows a curious voting record

    Nigel Farage MP (Clacton/Reform UK) has entered Parliament after a historic run at trying at the same time as winning in European elections only to get us out. This means his potential is no longer a theory but has to become a reality.

    As far as Parliamentary business goes, the assessment of character and performance is the biggest effort in town. No other aspect of Politics in the chamber has such an importance as this. And after an intense, extended period in trying to get there, Farage MP has to prove it was all worthwhile after all.

    Looking at his voting record so far, this is the part that’s not keeping up with his reputation. Reform UK have a unique political platform, but in many respects it cannot be so different to others. The need to build a promise into the system leads to tactical moves to make sure vital elements get there first.

    Farage MP has so far voted against the House on a majority of occasions since July 2024, and only clocks up eleven times on which he’s agreed with the carrying vote. The issues on the winning side include decided opinions on border security, enterprise, and the Lords. These are things he’s known for. The concern is it’s too narrow a base.

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  • Westminster Week: Off to war

    Tuesday

    Defence Spending And Readiness.

    This is a tough subject at the moment, and it’s a worldwide issue for our enemy powers. There is interference on any matter that an MP chooses to raise, but the more experience, the more the edge. They can say with confidence what is needed, not relying on relays of information that can be intercepted. The relay is in their head. It may be, however, that people like this are thin on the ground.

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    Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP (Chingford and Woodford Green/Conservatives) laments China is outstripping the US in its production of warships, for example. The buildup of military strength is a contentious issue, because it spreads paranoia and controversy. The UK is reluctant to do things for no reason, but he is from a different generation that may understand more about readiness for plans yet written.

    Wednesday

    Prime Minister’s Questions.

    It’s all “Set” for the Prime Minister, but it’s not when he’s ready. However, as things stand, he sounds perfectly confident on his feet. The Leader of the Opposition also looks to be feeling calm, and wherever he goes next doesn’t matter to her. It’s likely she’ll face another male leader, but Kemi Through The Looking Glass will have to bring out her best arguments once again. There’s a war on.

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  • Westminster Week: Howdy partner

    Monday

    Luke Pollard MP (Plymouth Sutton and Devonport/Labour) accuses Reform UK of working with Russia. He’s obviously lost his briefing notes. Reform leads in listening to UK citizens, therefore taking the advantage off parties that haven’t put any boots on the ground in Ukraine to fight Russia. It stinks of hypocrisy. Danny Kruger MP (East Wiltshire/Reform UK) rightfully looks on at him in derision. Reform UK shouldn’t take such hits so willingly.

    Tuesday

    Brendan O’Hara MP (Argyll, Bute, and South Lochaber/SNP) accuses “ethnic cleansing” of the State of Israel, thus proving these matters are not understood by all. The effort to tell Members it’s neither the United Nations nor a protest group is still falling on deaf ears. So too is the reminder we’re not invovled in the Middle East, as long hoped for by people like him. Time is short for such protesters, and so is their memory. It was a complete withdrawal that they wanted, and an end to such meddlesome ways in that region by London.

    Wednesday

    Prime Minister’s Questions

    The two big hitters are away, so next in is the Deputy Prime Minister. It’s refreshing to see him, especially since his Great Escape from the Epstein scandal. He’s probably feeling reassured that there are other matters to attend to, but believe me, this scandal has embarrassed a lot of people. It’s not easy for others to move on so quickly.

  • Westminster Week: Hitting the target

    Tuesday

    MP’s continue their witch hunt of Israeli’s, now more hated than Orcs and wild bears with wounds in their paws. They use a concept called Parliamentary Privilege as if its an antisemitic weapon. They also turn the crosshairs on us, naming and shaming the organisations that have dirty links (so-called) with anything or anyone in Israel. You’d think the UK’s motorways are a highway to heaven. That Churches uphold the true religion of the West. Or managers in the UK are angels in disguise. Alas, Russia isn’t so hated for its war than poor old Israel.

    Wednesday

    Prime Minister’s Questions

    Defence is on the agenda. There’s argument over what the other could do or what the other hasn’t done already. It’s an ongoing issue. It runs concurrent to everything else. We need to listen to the detail, but one thing is clear, and it’s the need to make sure it’s all put right.

    Thursday

    Sarah Smith MP (Hyndburn/Labour) proves that missing the mark is as easy as forgetting your notes. Claiming that the invention of radio led to the First World War, she warns us (under the cover of tin foil) that social media has the potential to do the same.

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