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  • TudorRoseTudorRose Posts: 1,683
    Genuine question; if the date on the article 50 legislation can be changed by SI, what else can be changed in this way?
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,133

    (((Rep. Nadler)))
    @RepJerryNadler

    “The Special Counsel states that ‘while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.’”

    Uh oh.

    Well it will make a change from talking about Brexit....
  • Philip_ThompsonPhilip_Thompson Posts: 65,826
    So is the coup a case of never believe anything until its officially denied, or is nothing ever going to change?
  • ParistondaParistonda Posts: 1,843
    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09
  • TomsToms Posts: 2,478
    edited March 2019

    (((Rep. Nadler)))
    @RepJerryNadler

    “The Special Counsel states that ‘while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.’”

    Uh oh.

    From this I'm not sure what Nadler means, but I think Mueller's brief was the limited one of looking for possible collaboration with Russia to influence the election, and nothing else---correct me please if I err---so leaving much scope for other law-breaking.
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,133
    President Trump's campaign "did not conspire" with Russia during 2016 election, Robert Mueller's report says
  • RobDRobD Posts: 59,936
    Toms said:

    (((Rep. Nadler)))
    @RepJerryNadler

    “The Special Counsel states that ‘while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.’”

    Uh oh.

    From this I'm not sure what Nadler means here, but I think Mueller's brief was the limited one of looking for possible collaboration with Russia to influence the election, and nothing else---correct me please if I err---so leaving much scope for other law-breaking.
    It just finds he committed no crime in relation to the brief. Unless they have evidence otherwise?
  • isamisam Posts: 41,118

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Sat on it for 6 years, she must have been bursting to share it!
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,133
    edited March 2019
    Guardian...

    US attorney general William Barr has handed a summary of the special counsel’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 election to members of Congress, revealing that Mueller found no “Trump campaign official or associate conspired or knowingly co-ordinated” with Russian operatives during the 2016 campaign.

    That is quite surprising finding that nobody did.
  • BenpointerBenpointer Posts: 34,705

    Benpointer said:
    show previous quotes
    Yes, well, I think it highly likely now that we will be participating in the EU elections.

    Could be interesting if the #PeoplesVote organisation flex their muscles in any UK EU elections; no party won 5 million votes in the last election.


    What are the odds of the UK participating in Euro elections ? Is there a Market up for that?

    Even if they are held I'm not sure there is a People's Vote party that is eligible to stand. The Brexit Party would stand and would be likely to be very successful. The split of the pro-remain vote will cost them dearly in the De Hondt system.
    Indeed. My thinking was not that they would stand but rather promote any parties who propose a 2nd referendum. Labour would come under intense pressure to include such a commitment in their manifesto.

    Re "the split of the pro-remain vote will cost them dearly in the De Hondt system" won't that affect the pro-leave (anti-2ndref) vote too?
  • Toms said:

    (((Rep. Nadler)))
    @RepJerryNadler

    “The Special Counsel states that ‘while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.’”

    Uh oh.

    From this I'm not sure what Nadler means, but I think Mueller's brief was the limited one of looking for possible collaboration with Russia to influence the election, and nothing else---correct me please if I err---so leaving much scope for other law-breaking.
    This is on the basis of the text in Barr's letter to Congress. Worth noting they do not have the full report, and that Mueller has handed lots of stuff off to state prosecutors e.g. SDNY to continue investigations on other 'issues'.
  • AndyJSAndyJS Posts: 29,395

    President Trump's campaign "did not conspire" with Russia during 2016 election, Robert Mueller's report says

    I never thought it had done.
  • NickPalmerNickPalmer Posts: 21,537

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Sounds distressing but not somthing to concern the public.
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,133
    edited March 2019

    Toms said:

    (((Rep. Nadler)))
    @RepJerryNadler

    “The Special Counsel states that ‘while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.’”

    Uh oh.

    From this I'm not sure what Nadler means, but I think Mueller's brief was the limited one of looking for possible collaboration with Russia to influence the election, and nothing else---correct me please if I err---so leaving much scope for other law-breaking.
    This is on the basis of the text in Barr's letter to Congress. Worth noting they do not have the full report, and that Mueller has handed lots of stuff off to state prosecutors e.g. SDNY to continue investigations on other 'issues'.
    I wouldn't be in the least surprised if we find more attempts of "self enrichment" have been discovered.
  • stodgestodge Posts: 13,902

    As we were working through the papers for parish council elections at one table in the pub last night the next table were some visitors from London no doubt staying the weekend in the country. Don't think they had met anyone who voted Brexit before.

    That's just lazy thinking which affects some on here. Newham only voted REMAIN 53-47 so there are plenty of LEAVE voters in London just as there are plenty of REMAIN voters out there in the rest of England.

  • TudorRoseTudorRose Posts: 1,683

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Sounds distressing but not somthing to concern the public.
    'I slapped him because I felt threatened'; I'm not sure this is a good justification. I've heard similar reasons given for carrying knives and other weapons.
  • stodgestodge Posts: 13,902
    isam said:

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Sat on it for 6 years, she must have been bursting to share it!
    Massive non-story there. A little bit of mischief making at most - you'd almost think some were scared of Moran winning the LD leadership election. To be fair though it will be small potatoes compared to the Conservative leadership race.
  • Toms said:

    (((Rep. Nadler)))
    @RepJerryNadler

    “The Special Counsel states that ‘while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.’”

    Uh oh.

    From this I'm not sure what Nadler means, but I think Mueller's brief was the limited one of looking for possible collaboration with Russia to influence the election, and nothing else---correct me please if I err---so leaving much scope for other law-breaking.
    This is on the basis of the text in Barr's letter to Congress. Worth noting they do not have the full report, and that Mueller has handed lots of stuff off to state prosecutors e.g. SDNY to continue investigations on other 'issues'.
    I wouldn't be in the least surprised if we find more attempts of "self enrichment" have been discovered.
    From what I've read, the SDNY are covering potential financial wrongdoings (e.g. the activities of the Foundation), and worth remembering presidential pardons only cover federal offences, so could be much more fun ahead.
  • NemtynakhtNemtynakht Posts: 2,329

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Good day to bury bad news springs to mind
  • isamisam Posts: 41,118
    edited March 2019
    stodge said:

    isam said:

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Sat on it for 6 years, she must have been bursting to share it!
    Massive non-story there. A little bit of mischief making at most - you'd almost think some were scared of Moran winning the LD leadership election. To be fair though it will be small potatoes compared to the Conservative leadership race.
    Doesn't bother me at all, but in todays world of equal rights etc, you have to wonder how it would be received had it been a man admitting to slapping a female partner, and why it should be any different
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,133
    edited March 2019

    Toms said:

    (((Rep. Nadler)))
    @RepJerryNadler

    “The Special Counsel states that ‘while this report does not conclude that the President committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him.’”

    Uh oh.

    From this I'm not sure what Nadler means, but I think Mueller's brief was the limited one of looking for possible collaboration with Russia to influence the election, and nothing else---correct me please if I err---so leaving much scope for other law-breaking.
    This is on the basis of the text in Barr's letter to Congress. Worth noting they do not have the full report, and that Mueller has handed lots of stuff off to state prosecutors e.g. SDNY to continue investigations on other 'issues'.
    I wouldn't be in the least surprised if we find more attempts of "self enrichment" have been discovered.
    From what I've read, the SDNY are covering potential financial wrongdoings (e.g. the activities of the Foundation), and worth remembering presidential pardons only cover federal offences, so could be much more fun ahead.
    I think because it has been built up to such a huge degree, it would have to be really bad to dent trump now.
  • DougSealDougSeal Posts: 12,541
    TudorRose said:

    Genuine question; if the date on the article 50 legislation can be changed by SI, what else can be changed in this way?

    I’m not sure how general your question is but in my view it is a huge issue. The EU Withdrawal Act gives Ministers broad delegated powers under SI’s to amend and repeal primary legislation. The argument is that there is so much to unpick after 45 years that there is no time to repeal and amend everything through primary legislation. It may not be practical but I would like these Henry VIII powers to be abolished or at least severely limited in all cases. It is not just this Act but the huge scope of EU law that has built up over 45 years makes it the worst culprit. Brexit has resulted in this unholy power grab by the Executive and I think some of what we are seeing is a reaction by the Legislature.

    It is one of the main reasons why, although I think Brexit was possible, it was not possible in the time given. The appropriate legislation should have been proposed and passed, with suspended implementation pending the outcome, and a set of proposals formulated and published, before A50 was triggered. It was at least a 5 and maybe 10 year process end to end IMHO but Brexiteers were not prepared to wait that long.
  • Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
  • BenpointerBenpointer Posts: 34,705
    TudorRose said:

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Sounds distressing but not somthing to concern the public.
    'I slapped him because I felt threatened'; I'm not sure this is a good justification. I've heard similar reasons given for carrying knives and other weapons.
    Slap versus 'knives and other weapons'

    Hmmm...

    Non-story imo.
  • TudorRoseTudorRose Posts: 1,683
    DougSeal said:

    TudorRose said:

    Genuine question; if the date on the article 50 legislation can be changed by SI, what else can be changed in this way?

    I’m not sure how general your question is but in my view it is a huge issue. The EU Withdrawal Act gives Ministers broad delegated powers under SI’s to amend and repeal primary legislation. The argument is that there is so much to unpick after 45 years that there is no time to repeal and amend everything through primary legislation. It may not be practical but I would like these Henry VIII powers to be abolished or at least severely limited in all cases. It is not just this Act but the huge scope of EU law that has built up over 45 years makes it the worst culprit. Brexit has resulted in this unholy power grab by the Executive and I think some of what we are seeing is a reaction by the Legislature.

    It is one of the main reasons why, although I think Brexit was possible, it was not possible in the time given. The appropriate legislation should have been proposed and passed, with suspended implementation pending the outcome, and a set of proposals formulated and published, before A50 was triggered. It was at least a 5 and maybe 10 year process end to end IMHO but Brexiteers were not prepared to wait that long.
    Thank you. My question was probably less broad; could an SI be used to change anything else on the A50 legislation, might have been better wording.
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,133
    edited March 2019
    CNN contributors still pushing trump been up to no good...legal bar very high Yadda yadda yadda....congress can still impeach....AG dodgy decision.
  • NemtynakhtNemtynakht Posts: 2,329
    AndyJS said:

    What a marvellous resource this page is.

    https://www.livefrombrexit.com/petitions/241584

    What I find interesting is the distribution of Labour (and former Labour) seats. They seem polarised at the top and bottom
  • TudorRoseTudorRose Posts: 1,683

    TudorRose said:

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Sounds distressing but not somthing to concern the public.
    'I slapped him because I felt threatened'; I'm not sure this is a good justification. I've heard similar reasons given for carrying knives and other weapons.
    Slap versus 'knives and other weapons'

    Hmmm...

    Non-story imo.
    You're probably right, but caveat emptor for anyone in that betting market I think.
  • Casino_RoyaleCasino_Royale Posts: 60,501

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    My first reaction is to commend her for her openness and honesty, and not judge her on the content.

    However, I expect she will be and that it will harm her chances.
  • felixfelix Posts: 15,164
    stodge said:

    isam said:

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Sat on it for 6 years, she must have been bursting to share it!
    Massive non-story there. A little bit of mischief making at most - you'd almost think some were scared of Moran winning the LD leadership election. To be fair though it will be small potatoes compared to the Conservative leadership race.
    Oh yes of course domestic violence doesn't count if you are a LD and female. Got it.
  • FoxyFoxy Posts: 48,741
    isam said:

    stodge said:

    isam said:

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Sat on it for 6 years, she must have been bursting to share it!
    Massive non-story there. A little bit of mischief making at most - you'd almost think some were scared of Moran winning the LD leadership election. To be fair though it will be small potatoes compared to the Conservative leadership race.
    Doesn't bother me at all, but in todays world of equal rights etc, you have to wonder how it would be received had it been a man admitting to slapping a female partner, and why it should be any different
    It would depend on context and physical capability. Was Layla right to feel physically threatened by her Ex? If so then it is self defence (not sure what Scottish Law says on this).
  • BenpointerBenpointer Posts: 34,705
    TudorRose said:

    TudorRose said:

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Sounds distressing but not somthing to concern the public.
    'I slapped him because I felt threatened'; I'm not sure this is a good justification. I've heard similar reasons given for carrying knives and other weapons.
    Slap versus 'knives and other weapons'

    Hmmm...

    Non-story imo.
    You're probably right, but caveat emptor for anyone in that betting market I think.
    Fair point. And as stated up-thread (or is that down-thread?) releasing this after 6 years on the People's March day takes the gloss off the 'brave for being honest' aspect.
  • Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    It isn't much when compared to someone like Jeremy Thorpe. However, if you're positioning yourself as a right-on candidate for leadership, it looks poor and shows poor impulse control.

    As a woman, I do wonder if a male MP would get away with releasing a little Twitter statement, and hoping it dies down. Compare and contrast with, say, the unpleasant Jared O'Mara.
  • isamisam Posts: 41,118
    Foxy said:

    isam said:

    stodge said:

    isam said:

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Sat on it for 6 years, she must have been bursting to share it!
    Massive non-story there. A little bit of mischief making at most - you'd almost think some were scared of Moran winning the LD leadership election. To be fair though it will be small potatoes compared to the Conservative leadership race.
    Doesn't bother me at all, but in todays world of equal rights etc, you have to wonder how it would be received had it been a man admitting to slapping a female partner, and why it should be any different
    It would depend on context and physical capability. Was Layla right to feel physically threatened by her Ex? If so then it is self defence (not sure what Scottish Law says on this).
    I reckon she had him down on his knees, begging her darling please to stop
  • IanB2IanB2 Posts: 49,871

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    The real story here is that it confirms her interest in standing.
  • Harris_TweedHarris_Tweed Posts: 1,337
    kjohnw said:

    What do PBrs make of the claim on brexitcentral that paragraph 89 of the political declaration obliges the police to arrest people deemed to have committed ‘political offences’ – a kind of crime not known in our law. Remember, the EU’s Attorney-General has said that “Criticism of the EU is akin to blasphemy.”

    Here’s the text:

    89. The Parties should establish effective arrangements based on streamlined procedures and time limits enabling the United Kingdom and Member States to surrender suspected and convicted persons efficiently and expeditiously, with the possibilities to waive the requirement of double criminality, and to determine the applicability of these arrangements to own nationals and for political offences.

    I’d read that as the UK being free to determine there is zero applicability?
  • NemtynakhtNemtynakht Posts: 2,329

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Sounds distressing but not somthing to concern the public.
    I’m sure you’d feel the same if it were Boris
  • MaxPBMaxPB Posts: 38,868
    stodge said:

    isam said:

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Sat on it for 6 years, she must have been bursting to share it!
    Massive non-story there. A little bit of mischief making at most - you'd almost think some were scared of Moran winning the LD leadership election. To be fair though it will be small potatoes compared to the Conservative leadership race.
    Swap the genders, Stodge and then look at the story. Domestic abuse needs to be tackled on both sides of the gender divide and your casual attitude to spousal abuse is somewhat surprising.
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,133
    edited March 2019
    CNN aren't willing to accept this report and opening speculating on what nudge nudge wink wink stuff has gone on. They are in dangerous birther type territory.

    Can they not see they are actually helping trump by doing this as it plays into his fake news schtick.
  • kjohnwkjohnw Posts: 1,456
    edited March 2019
    https://brexitcentral.com/reminder-theresa-mays-deal-unacceptable/

    Some concerning details in the WA that give the EU a say over our tax laws. Looks like TM has really sold us down the river with her agreement . It’s a shit sandwich
  • AlanbrookeAlanbrooke Posts: 25,413

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    Turns out their best hope is a bit of a slapper
  • Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Sounds distressing but not somthing to concern the public.
    If someone is standing for Office and they admit something like this it most certainly should be out in the open

    I remember listening to a talk by the late Diana Lamplugh, Suzie's mother, some years ago when she said that many men were subject to the same problems faced by women but so few of them reported it
  • DougSealDougSeal Posts: 12,541
    TudorRose said:

    DougSeal said:

    TudorRose said:

    Genuine question; if the date on the article 50 legislation can be changed by SI, what else can be changed in this way?

    I’m not sure how general your question is but in my view it is a huge issue. The EU Withdrawal Act gives Ministers broad delegated powers under SI’s to amend and repeal primary legislation. The argument is that there is so much to unpick after 45 years that there is no time to repeal and amend everything through primary legislation. It may not be practical but I would like these Henry VIII powers to be abolished or at least severely limited in all cases. It is not just this Act but the huge scope of EU law that has built up over 45 years makes it the worst culprit. Brexit has resulted in this unholy power grab by the Executive and I think some of what we are seeing is a reaction by the Legislature.

    It is one of the main reasons why, although I think Brexit was possible, it was not possible in the time given. The appropriate legislation should have been proposed and passed, with suspended implementation pending the outcome, and a set of proposals formulated and published, before A50 was triggered. It was at least a 5 and maybe 10 year process end to end IMHO but Brexiteers were not prepared to wait that long.
    Thank you. My question was probably less broad; could an SI be used to change anything else on the A50 legislation, might have been better wording.
    The answer is yes. Just about anything. Do read section 8 at your pleasure -

    http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/16/section/8/enacted
  • williamglennwilliamglenn Posts: 51,725
    DougSeal said:

    TudorRose said:

    DougSeal said:

    TudorRose said:

    Genuine question; if the date on the article 50 legislation can be changed by SI, what else can be changed in this way?

    I’m not sure how general your question is but in my view it is a huge issue. The EU Withdrawal Act gives Ministers broad delegated powers under SI’s to amend and repeal primary legislation. The argument is that there is so much to unpick after 45 years that there is no time to repeal and amend everything through primary legislation. It may not be practical but I would like these Henry VIII powers to be abolished or at least severely limited in all cases. It is not just this Act but the huge scope of EU law that has built up over 45 years makes it the worst culprit. Brexit has resulted in this unholy power grab by the Executive and I think some of what we are seeing is a reaction by the Legislature.

    It is one of the main reasons why, although I think Brexit was possible, it was not possible in the time given. The appropriate legislation should have been proposed and passed, with suspended implementation pending the outcome, and a set of proposals formulated and published, before A50 was triggered. It was at least a 5 and maybe 10 year process end to end IMHO but Brexiteers were not prepared to wait that long.
    Thank you. My question was probably less broad; could an SI be used to change anything else on the A50 legislation, might have been better wording.
    The answer is yes. Just about anything. Do read section 8 at your pleasure -

    http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/16/section/8/enacted
    Once Brexiteers hear about this, they'll want that Act repealed sharpish.
  • Andy_CookeAndy_Cooke Posts: 5,005

    Benpointer said:
    show previous quotes
    Yes, well, I think it highly likely now that we will be participating in the EU elections.

    Could be interesting if the #PeoplesVote organisation flex their muscles in any UK EU elections; no party won 5 million votes in the last election.


    What are the odds of the UK participating in Euro elections ? Is there a Market up for that?

    Even if they are held I'm not sure there is a People's Vote party that is eligible to stand. The Brexit Party would stand and would be likely to be very successful. The split of the pro-remain vote will cost them dearly in the De Hondt system.
    Indeed. My thinking was not that they would stand but rather promote any parties who propose a 2nd referendum. Labour would come under intense pressure to include such a commitment in their manifesto.

    Re "the split of the pro-remain vote will cost them dearly in the De Hondt system" won't that affect the pro-leave (anti-2ndref) vote too?
    If we've had a long extension and are therefore having EU elections, it should be on the grounds that either we've committed to a new referendum, or we're negotiating an entire new Deal, or a new General Election has happened or is about to happen, all of which will overwhelm the Euro elections.
  • BenpointerBenpointer Posts: 34,705

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    It isn't much when compared to someone like Jeremy Thorpe. However, if you're positioning yourself as a right-on candidate for leadership, it looks poor and shows poor impulse control.

    As a woman, I do wonder if a male MP would get away with releasing a little Twitter statement, and hoping it dies down. Compare and contrast with, say, the unpleasant Jared O'Mara.
    Profumo, Poulson, Stonehouse, Thorpe...

    ... and now Slapgate??

    Scandals ain't wot they used t'be.

  • kjohnwkjohnw Posts: 1,456
    Does anyone know : if we sign up to the Boles Common Market 2.0 can we unilaterally exit from it later on as opposed to TM deal where we are tied in with EU
  • DougSealDougSeal Posts: 12,541

    DougSeal said:

    TudorRose said:

    DougSeal said:

    TudorRose said:

    Genuine question; if the date on the article 50 legislation can be changed by SI, what else can be changed in this way?

    I’m not sure how general your question is but in my view it is a huge issue. The EU Withdrawal Act gives Ministers broad delegated powers under SI’s to amend and repeal primary legislation. The argument is that there is so much to unpick after 45 years that there is no time to repeal and amend everything through primary legislation. It may not be practical but I would like these Henry VIII powers to be abolished or at least severely limited in all cases. It is not just this Act but the huge scope of EU law that has built up over 45 years makes it the worst culprit. Brexit has resulted in this unholy power grab by the Executive and I think some of what we are seeing is a reaction by the Legislature.

    It is one of the main reasons why, although I think Brexit was possible, it was not possible in the time given. The appropriate legislation should have been proposed and passed, with suspended implementation pending the outcome, and a set of proposals formulated and published, before A50 was triggered. It was at least a 5 and maybe 10 year process end to end IMHO but Brexiteers were not prepared to wait that long.
    Thank you. My question was probably less broad; could an SI be used to change anything else on the A50 legislation, might have been better wording.
    The answer is yes. Just about anything. Do read section 8 at your pleasure -

    http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/16/section/8/enacted
    Once Brexiteers hear about this, they'll want that Act repealed sharpish.
    Section 9 is a doozy as well. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/16/section/9/enacted
  • BenpointerBenpointer Posts: 34,705
    edited March 2019

    DougSeal said:

    TudorRose said:

    DougSeal said:

    TudorRose said:

    Genuine question; if the date on the article 50 legislation can be changed by SI, what else can be changed in this way?

    I’m not sure how general your question is but in my view it is a huge issue. The EU Withdrawal Act gives Ministers broad delegated powers under SI’s to amend and repeal primary legislation. The argument is that there is so much to unpick after 45 years that there is no time to repeal and amend everything through primary legislation. It may not be practical but I would like these Henry VIII powers to be abolished or at least severely limited in all cases. It is not just this Act but the huge scope of EU law that has built up over 45 years makes it the worst culprit. Brexit has resulted in this unholy power grab by the Executive and I think some of what we are seeing is a reaction by the Legislature.

    It is one of the main reasons why, although I think Brexit was possible, it was not possible in the time given. The appropriate legislation should have been proposed and passed, with suspended implementation pending the outcome, and a set of proposals formulated and published, before A50 was triggered. It was at least a 5 and maybe 10 year process end to end IMHO but Brexiteers were not prepared to wait that long.
    Thank you. My question was probably less broad; could an SI be used to change anything else on the A50 legislation, might have been better wording.
    The answer is yes. Just about anything. Do read section 8 at your pleasure -

    http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/16/section/8/enacted
    Once Brexiteers hear about this, they'll want that Act repealed sharpish.
    If only someone had given them the chance to read it before they passed it!
  • ydoethurydoethur Posts: 71,426

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    Turns out their best hope is a bit of a slapper
    There's a slapper in the Lib Dems, which makes a change from their leaders being in slappers.
  • Philip_ThompsonPhilip_Thompson Posts: 65,826

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    Physical violence v consensual chat lines. Which is worse?
  • IanB2IanB2 Posts: 49,871
    stodge said:

    As we were working through the papers for parish council elections at one table in the pub last night the next table were some visitors from London no doubt staying the weekend in the country. Don't think they had met anyone who voted Brexit before.

    That's just lazy thinking which affects some on here. Newham only voted REMAIN 53-47 so there are plenty of LEAVE voters in London just as there are plenty of REMAIN voters out there in the rest of England.

    Anyone who has taken a taxi in London most probably has met a Leave voter.
  • isamisam Posts: 41,118
    edited March 2019
    AndyJS said:

    What a marvellous resource this page is.

    https://www.livefrombrexit.com/petitions/241584

    Any anomalies?

    Birmingham Ladywood 64.4% Remain and only 9% signed

    Central Devon is the highest Leave constituency (50.9% & 14%)
    Bradford West is the lowest Remain (53.5% & 5%)

    Irish, Scottish and Welsh Remain seats seem to be least interested
  • MarqueeMarkMarqueeMark Posts: 52,619
    TudorRose said:

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Sounds distressing but not somthing to concern the public.
    'I slapped him because I felt threatened'; I'm not sure this is a good justification. I've heard similar reasons given for carrying knives and other weapons.
    I have no dog in the LibDems leadership fight. But her explanation is hardly convincing. Most people will think "No, you slapped him because you lost it".
  • Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    Physical violence v consensual chat lines. Which is worse?
    The police investigated it and said she did nothing wrong, her ex corroborated her events.

    But you appear to know better.
  • AlastairMeeksAlastairMeeks Posts: 30,340
    The Democrats would be well-advised to let thoughts of impeachment drop. Robert Mueller’s thoroughness is well-established. They should accept his conclusions.
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,133
    According to Barr's letter, Mueller's team found two main Russian efforts to influence the 2016 US election, both by Russian groups and the Russian government:

    "Attempts by a Russian organisation, the Internet Research Agency, to conduct disinformation and social media operations in the United States designed to sow social discord, eventually with the aim of interfering with the election."

    "Russian government's efforts to conduct computer hacking operations designed to gather and disseminate information to influence the election...Russian government actors successfully hacked into computers and obtained emails from persons affiliated with the Clinton campaign and Democratic Party organisations and publicly disseminated those materials through various intermediaries, including WikiLeaks."
  • BBC reporting on Trump through barely disguised tears
  • nico67nico67 Posts: 4,502
    I would have thought Layla Moran would become more popular after this story.

    Tough woman standing up for herself . Go Layla !
  • AndyJS said:

    What a marvellous resource this page is.

    https://www.livefrombrexit.com/petitions/241584

    Scrolling to the bottom of that made me feel proud to come from the Black Country.
  • ydoethurydoethur Posts: 71,426

    TudorRose said:

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    Sounds distressing but not somthing to concern the public.
    'I slapped him because I felt threatened'; I'm not sure this is a good justification. I've heard similar reasons given for carrying knives and other weapons.
    I have no dog in the LibDems leadership fight.
    Didn't know they were bringing that in as well :hushed:
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,133

    The Democrats would be well-advised to let thoughts of impeachment drop. Robert Mueller’s thoroughness is well-established. They should accept his conclusions.

    Given there are so many other things to attack trump on plus who knows what else he might have done wrong....watching CNN they are in birther territory talking about this report.
  • dixiedeandixiedean Posts: 29,414
    No one should be slapping, or physically attacking anyone else under any circumstances, out with the sporting arena.
    Slapping because you feel threatened is a poor excuse.
    I felt under threat of physical violence, so I used physical violence to de-escalate. Would not be acceptable in any workplace. Instant dismissal.
    Should not be in a domestic setting either.
    Shows poor self control, at the very least.
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,133

    BBC reporting on Trump through barely disguised tears

    Some CNN contributors are going full Alex Jones.
  • I appear to have been blocked by David Lammy.

    https://twitter.com/TSEofPB/status/1109900150858752000
  • mattmatt Posts: 3,789

    The Democrats would be well-advised to let thoughts of impeachment drop. Robert Mueller’s thoroughness is well-established. They should accept his conclusions.

    They won’t though. The shouty element of their base appears to see impeachment as an article of faith.
  • isamisam Posts: 41,118
    edited March 2019
    isam said:

    AndyJS said:

    What a marvellous resource this page is.

    https://www.livefrombrexit.com/petitions/241584

    Any anomalies?

    Birmingham Ladywood 64.4% Remain and only 9% signed

    Central Devon is the highest Leave constituency (50.9% & 14%)
    Bradford West is the lowest Remain (53.5% & 5%)

    Irish, Scottish and Welsh Remain seats seem to be least interested
    That resource will be very useful for betting on the next GE or (shudder) EU ref...
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,133

    I appear to have been blocked by David Lammy.

    https://twitter.com/TSEofPB/status/1109900150858752000

    What took you so long?
  • MaxPBMaxPB Posts: 38,868

    The Democrats would be well-advised to let thoughts of impeachment drop. Robert Mueller’s thoroughness is well-established. They should accept his conclusions.

    They should, but they won't. They've all got Trump derangement syndrome and can't let go. Trump is going to ride this wave until 2020.
  • Big_G_NorthWalesBig_G_NorthWales Posts: 63,149
    edited March 2019

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    Physical violence v consensual chat lines. Which is worse?
    The police investigated it and said she did nothing wrong, her ex corroborated her events.

    But you appear to know better.
    It is the image that this leaves.

    I am not interested in the lib dems leadership but I do not think this is a helpful intervention
  • mattmatt Posts: 3,789

    I appear to have been blocked by David Lammy.

    https://twitter.com/TSEofPB/status/1109900150858752000

    Treat it as a compliment? Although outsmarting him doesn’t appear to require you to be the new Oscar Wilde.
  • Ishmael_ZIshmael_Z Posts: 8,981

    I appear to have been blocked by David Lammy.

    https://twitter.com/TSEofPB/status/1109900150858752000

    Console yourself with the thought that he thinks radium was discovered by Marie Antoinette.
  • Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    Physical violence v consensual chat lines. Which is worse?
    The police investigated it and said she did nothing wrong, her ex corroborated her events.

    But you appear to know better.
    It is the image that this leaves.

    I am not interested in the lib dems leadership but I do not think this is a helpful intervention
    So like Harriet Harman you believe in the court of public opinion as opposed to the rule of law?
  • nico67 said:

    I would have thought Layla Moran would become more popular after this story.

    Tough woman standing up for herself . Go Layla !

    So a female slaps a man is ok then
  • dixiedean said:

    No one should be slapping, or physically attacking anyone else under any circumstances, out with the sporting arena.
    Slapping because you feel threatened is a poor excuse.
    I felt under threat of physical violence, so I used physical violence to de-escalate. Would not be acceptable in any workplace. Instant dismissal.
    Should not be in a domestic setting either.
    Shows poor self control, at the very least.

    Agree especially over self control
  • FrancisUrquhartFrancisUrquhart Posts: 82,133
    MaxPB said:

    The Democrats would be well-advised to let thoughts of impeachment drop. Robert Mueller’s thoroughness is well-established. They should accept his conclusions.

    They should, but they won't. They've all got Trump derangement syndrome and can't let go. Trump is going to ride this wave until 2020.
    Beto yesterday...

    Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke has said he thinks it is “beyond the shadow of a doubt” that President Trump colluded with Russia for the 2016 election.
  • algarkirkalgarkirk Posts: 12,586

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    Physical violence v consensual chat lines. Which is worse?
    The police investigated it and said she did nothing wrong, her ex corroborated her events.

    But you appear to know better.
    It is the image that this leaves.

    I am not interested in the lib dems leadership but I do not think this is a helpful intervention
    I'm old fashioned enough to think that 'girl slaps bloke' isn't a story but 'bloke slaps girl' is. However she needs to get this bit of rubbish out before someone else does.

  • StereotomyStereotomy Posts: 4,092
    So, are we still having a coup?
  • NemtynakhtNemtynakht Posts: 2,329

    I appear to have been blocked by David Lammy.

    https://twitter.com/TSEofPB/status/1109900150858752000

    My favourite political clip of the last few years

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RCtX03pT8Wc
  • Ishmael_Z said:

    I appear to have been blocked by David Lammy.

    https://twitter.com/TSEofPB/status/1109900150858752000

    Console yourself with the thought that he thinks radium was discovered by Marie Antoinette.
    I don't think he will better his black smoke comment.
  • nico67nico67 Posts: 4,502

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    Physical violence v consensual chat lines. Which is worse?
    The police investigated it and said she did nothing wrong, her ex corroborated her events.

    But you appear to know better.
    It is the image that this leaves.

    I am not interested in the lib dems leadership but I do not think this is a helpful intervention
    Really . It’s not like she beat him to a pulp . And a slap it’s not like she punched him . Of course if it had been a man slapping his wife it would be different . But I like Layla Moran and this shouldn’t harm her chances . Indeed this could play well for her , she’s tough and doesn’t take any crap .
  • ydoethurydoethur Posts: 71,426

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    Physical violence v consensual chat lines. Which is worse?
    The police investigated it and said she did nothing wrong, her ex corroborated her events.

    But you appear to know better.
    I think Mr Eagles there is a difference between 'she did nothing wrong' and 'she faced no criminal charges.'
  • dixiedeandixiedean Posts: 29,414

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    Physical violence v consensual chat lines. Which is worse?
    Thought the issue with Simon Hughes was hypocrisy. He ran against Peter Tatchell with the slogan "The straight choice."
  • BenpointerBenpointer Posts: 34,705
    isam said:

    AndyJS said:

    What a marvellous resource this page is.

    https://www.livefrombrexit.com/petitions/241584

    Any anomalies?

    Birmingham Ladywood 64.4% Remain and only 9% signed

    Central Devon is the highest Leave constituency (50.9% & 14%)
    Bradford West is the lowest Remain (53.5% & 5%)

    Irish, Scottish and Welsh Remain seats seem to be least interested
    Has anyone created a scatter graph? Or got the raw data in downloadable form so I could create one?
  • ydoethur said:

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    Physical violence v consensual chat lines. Which is worse?
    The police investigated it and said she did nothing wrong, her ex corroborated her events.

    But you appear to know better.
    I think Mr Eagles there is a difference between 'she did nothing wrong' and 'she faced no criminal charges.'
    So I can use that approach on Trump?
  • ydoethurydoethur Posts: 71,426

    Ishmael_Z said:

    I appear to have been blocked by David Lammy.

    https://twitter.com/TSEofPB/status/1109900150858752000

    Console yourself with the thought that he thinks radium was discovered by Marie Antoinette.
    I don't think he will better his black smoke comment.
    Did he get burned for that?
  • nico67 said:

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    Physical violence v consensual chat lines. Which is worse?
    The police investigated it and said she did nothing wrong, her ex corroborated her events.

    But you appear to know better.
    It is the image that this leaves.

    I am not interested in the lib dems leadership but I do not think this is a helpful intervention
    Really . It’s not like she beat him to a pulp . And a slap it’s not like she punched him . Of course if it had been a man slapping his wife it would be different . But I like Layla Moran and this shouldn’t harm her chances . Indeed this could play well for her , she’s tough and doesn’t take any crap .
    So if you like her she gets a pass for slapping a man but, what if he had slapped her
  • ydoethurydoethur Posts: 71,426
    edited March 2019

    ydoethur said:

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    Physical violence v consensual chat lines. Which is worse?
    The police investigated it and said she did nothing wrong, her ex corroborated her events.

    But you appear to know better.
    I think Mr Eagles there is a difference between 'she did nothing wrong' and 'she faced no criminal charges.'
    So I can use that approach on Trump?
    Yes. And you should.

    Edit - Ian Lavery springs to mind as another example.
  • AndyJSAndyJS Posts: 29,395
    edited March 2019
    isam said:

    AndyJS said:

    What a marvellous resource this page is.

    https://www.livefrombrexit.com/petitions/241584

    Any anomalies?

    Birmingham Ladywood 64.4% Remain and only 9% signed

    Central Devon is the highest Leave constituency (50.9% & 14%)
    Bradford West is the lowest Remain (53.5% & 5%)

    Irish, Scottish and Welsh Remain seats seem to be least interested
    Remain seats with large ethnic minority populations, like Bradford West, Harrow East and Edmonton, have not been signing the petition with the enthusiasm one might have expected. Conversely, seats that narrowly voted Leave with very middle-class profiles, like Chichester, Wealden and Devon Central, have been signing it in surprisingly large numbers. The simple conclusion may be that middle-class people are a lot more likely to go to the trouble of signing a petition like this.
  • FregglesFreggles Posts: 3,486

    So, are we still having a coup?

    Nah. Too scared.

    If only the ERG had not prematurely pressed the button a few days before the MV was rejected....
  • ydoethurydoethur Posts: 71,426
    dixiedean said:

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    Physical violence v consensual chat lines. Which is worse?
    Thought the issue with Simon Hughes was hypocrisy. He ran against Peter Tatchell with the slogan "The straight choice."
    No he didn't - that slogan was coined by an independent candidate and former Labour member who ran against Tatchell specifically because he was gay.
  • FoxyFoxy Posts: 48,741
    ydoethur said:

    Ishmael_Z said:

    I appear to have been blocked by David Lammy.

    https://twitter.com/TSEofPB/status/1109900150858752000

    Console yourself with the thought that he thinks radium was discovered by Marie Antoinette.
    I don't think he will better his black smoke comment.
    Did he get burned for that?
    He is toast now...
  • ydoethurydoethur Posts: 71,426
    Foxy said:

    ydoethur said:

    Ishmael_Z said:

    I appear to have been blocked by David Lammy.

    https://twitter.com/TSEofPB/status/1109900150858752000

    Console yourself with the thought that he thinks radium was discovered by Marie Antoinette.
    I don't think he will better his black smoke comment.
    Did he get burned for that?
    He is toast now...
    But he can brush it all off.
  • TOPPINGTOPPING Posts: 42,992
    Sorry to be late to the game.

    Excellent article @viewcode. Thanks.
  • BenpointerBenpointer Posts: 34,705
    ydoethur said:

    Foxy said:

    ydoethur said:

    Ishmael_Z said:

    I appear to have been blocked by David Lammy.

    https://twitter.com/TSEofPB/status/1109900150858752000

    Console yourself with the thought that he thinks radium was discovered by Marie Antoinette.
    I don't think he will better his black smoke comment.
    Did he get burned for that?
    He is toast now...
    But he can brush it all off.
    Even so, he'll be on the rack soon.
  • dixiedeandixiedean Posts: 29,414
    ydoethur said:

    dixiedean said:

    Has this been shared already on here?
    Potential betting implications given she is currently favourite for next leader. It's a very awkward subject and I doubt there is much appetite in the lib dems to have domestic violence as a topic of debate in the same way that a debate over religion vs gay rights overtook Farrons tenure


    https://twitter.com/LaylaMoran/status/1109528327453331456?s=09

    You call that a scandal?

    I remember when Lib Dem leadership candidates were exposed for [moderating] all over male prostitutes or ringing up gay chat lines.

    I miss the good old days.
    Physical violence v consensual chat lines. Which is worse?
    Thought the issue with Simon Hughes was hypocrisy. He ran against Peter Tatchell with the slogan "The straight choice."
    No he didn't - that slogan was coined by an independent candidate and former Labour member who ran against Tatchell specifically because he was gay.
    In which case what was the problem?
  • BenpointerBenpointer Posts: 34,705
    I appreciate it's expecting an unprecedented level of forward planning on behalf of HMG but do we have any view of next week's HoC timetable yet?
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