Parliament

  • Thatcher’s words are charged with promise

    Margaret Thatcher was known to play a huge role in politics before her death. Like many other Tories, she continued to encourage party members to get on through disputes.

    “The sense of opposition one feels,” she once quipped, “is too much for some.” There is truth written in that statement for many today.

    It’s an overwhelming privilege but a heavy burden that many feel after an election win. The heaviest issues of the day are on the table. It takes perseverance.

    Thatcher was overheard consoling a party member who was finding it tough to campaign. “I’m sorry they haven’t understood yet,” she began, “but they do know, and that’s better than nothing.”

    It can be a tough having to walk the streets to see no interest in your platform. Yet a party is there as a vehicle of support. Long may they all continue.

  • Danny Kruger cements Reform’s new place

    The defection of Danny Kruger MP (East Wiltshire/Reform UK) to Reform UK is a turning point in its prospects. The party has gained credence and has traction in its wish for election domination. It will come through in Parliament in time.

    Danny Kruger MP speaking at a Reform UK event. He said he’s moving to Reform UK.

    The only problem is the scale of the challenge. An election is a frightening prospect, albeit a wonderful opportunity. The two may clash to form of a context of division or divide. This is because parties face battles of their own to survive competing ambitions.

    The appearance of Kruger in the firm roster of its MP’s is a boon for the more stable minded. It’s not wishful thinking now, and it’s looking likely more MP’s will come. The choice is how the win is achieved. The defeat is in its own hands.

  • Starmer has a new front at the top

    The exit of Angela Rayner MP (Ashton-under-Lyne/Labour) has led to a huge upheaval at the top table by the Prime Minister. He’s made some key changes to his top team.

    His new Deputy is David Lammy MP (Tottenham/Labour), also Justice Secretary. This brings closer another heavyweight as he navigates a difficult Parliament.

    Yvette Cooper MP (Pontefract, Castleford, and Knottingley/Labour) is now Foreign Secretary. It’s not immediately obvious why, considering her previous brief as Home Secretary.

    Shabana Mahmood MP (Birmingham Ladywood/Labour) is now Home Secretary, taking over the Home Office during the Dover Crossings crisis. This is a short straw for her.

  • Prime Minister’s Questions

  • Caught: Commons antagonist

    A suspect in a plot to antagonise the Commons and its staffing and activities by non-political participants has been spotted in Reading, Berkshire.

    A suspect in Reading alleged of crimes of antagonism.

    He’s alleged to organise campaigns of harassment. He maintains links with militants in Africa. It’s alleged he also plotted a partnership with Wagner, a Russian terror network.

    Hostile acts

    The Parliamentary estate has been criticised of late for its lax security measures. It’s believed specific protocols have allowed hostile actors access to its buildings.

    The controversy extends to MP’s who believe such arrangements still lead to confrontations. It’s not understood why these gaps in access security are still permitted.

    Lost causes

    The effect on MP’s is said to be “grave” in Parliament at times. It’s led to extreme worries by some and mental health complications.

    In prior complaints MP’s have also said Police Officers are more concerned with looking and sounding professional than safeguarding lawmakers.

  • Exclusive: Lib Dem antagonists

    In an exclusive for Conservative News Site, two antagonists alleged to attack Liberal Democrat MP’s and intimidate their office staff have been spotted loitering in Reading, Berkshire.

    Two suspects loitering in Reading, Berkshire. They’re alleged of acts of intimidation.

    Most their activity is centred on locations in London. They’re alleged to target members and supporters in other parts of the country.

  • Gov. disapproval creeps up

    The PM is facing a public relations disaster of his own. His government’s disapproval rating amongst the public is riding high at 67% over 13% approval on 4 August. This trends at the limit of his governments tenure so far.

  • Corbyn’s politics is threadbare

    Jeremy Corbyn MP (Islington North/Independent) is a politician of experience but his politics has lately been vague.

    His Labour roots have given way to a popular sort of radicalism. It espouses great truths yet no solutions to modern problems are forthcoming.

    He preaches from a pulpit that has no further reach but the converted.

    His invitation to the Left to join a new party is a daring escapade. It could pay dividends, or lead to a further impoverishment of politics.

  • Your Party celebrate new subscribers

    Zarah Sultana MP (Coventry South/Independent) has marked interest for Your Party.

    It’s a new effort to take on the political establishment in Lefty style.

    It’ll never be clear what it is and its aims will verge on criminal.

    However, it’ll keep people happy meanwhile.

    The reactions to her post show its direction of travel in the UK’s difficult political scene.

    “I’ve signed up for the bants, doesn’t mean I’m going to vote for you”, says one user (@BLAIMGame).

    “Soon to be the first British party with one million members”, Council Estate News predicts.

  • Starmer’s Cabinet is in a war

    Labour believe it’s a battle. They see adversaries in every part of UK life. The strongest are in businesses. There’s concern over salaries but also employee rights and future stakes.

    MP’s in Starmer’s top team.

    Starmer made up his Cabinet to answer some of these problems. It’s a key choice a Prime Minister makes. It starts their term. It helps set the terms. It also helps to do some of the heavy lifting.

    MP’s in Starmer’s top team.

    His Cabinet is largely holding together. In spite of the introduction of a hugely unpopular farm inheritance tax, most of his closest MP’s are still at his top table. His Plan for Change is on.

  • Reform juggle its numbers

    Reform UK is an upstart. It’s a new party. It’s powered by ambition. Its had a problem, however.

    It’s lost MP’s.

    This is nothing new. The Chamber loses members during a term. It’s part of the deal.

    Lowe took a bow. Now McMurdock has ducked out. It’s not looking good.

    The party will survive. Its swelling membership defines a hunger and a thirst for new politics.

  • Labour MP accused of corruption

    In an exclusive for Conservative News Site, a Labour MP is accused of extensive corruption. The Parliamentary member is now alleged to be the head of a large network of like-minded criminals. They’re alleged to act on her behalf.

    They’re alleged to steal money off large numbers of people. They’ve also been known to plot against large single estates. It’s said to happen in different parts of the UK. It’s alleged to now form the bulk her Parliamentary life.

    She’s said to train herself in currents of crime. Instead of representing the concerns of constituents, she represents her own. The self-interest is said to be coded into her assignments. It’s also backed by historic accusations.

  • This is Labour on the frontlines

    The triumphant mood among MP’s is not reflected in their achievements. This Labour government is struggling. Its key policy wonks have lately pushed assisted dying and more abortion into the fantasy framework of the law. These two things are not simply Labour, but it’s simply red if it’s made to look it.

    The more pressing matters have to do with the larger percentage of the population that’s worried about the Dover Crossings. Its effects on society are much studied. The ongoing immigration debate is hilariously sidelined by a similar large crime event on the South coast. It’s fate on steroids.

  • Reform UK get new Chairman

    Dr David Bull is the new Chairman of Reform UK. The TV host and broadcaster is a veteran of UK politics.

    As he takes over he’ll handle internal party affairs, membership, its public profile, and other matters.

  • Approval of Gov. remains low

    YouGov’s ongoing approval rating for the current government proves to be an interesting barometer of public opinion.

    The question, “Do you approve or disapprove of the Government’s record to date?”, elicits the feelings of ordinary voters.

    It’s shown a lacklustre sentiment of late. The most recent result for 26 May is 65% disapprove and 15% approve.

    This isn’t a good standing for a Labour government.

    It’s taken aim at farmers, and some pensioners, and it shows. The ongoing Dover Crossings doesn’t help it either.

    The discord in society at large also negatively affects feelings about progress in Westminster.