What he should have done in that situation is convened the party leaders or the whips and told them of the request, and asked them for their opinions and whether in light of the Labour request the SN… (View Post)

He’s at least the best Speaker they’ve had since Boothroyd (though given the two intervening ones, that’s not saying much). I think he’s a decent man and I think he cares about the HoC so he clearly … (View Post)

I agree completely. The Tories and the SNP look a bit pathetic getting so outraged with it all (the Tories especially given it was not their day). Labour look like they’ve deployed some dark arts and… (View Post)

Well everything at the moment is seen through the “isn’t SKS great?” lens, so everyone is spinning it as an excellent tactical victory. When his government is on the ropes it would be seen as probabl… (View Post)

Well firstly I don’t think that’s right, because it’s a non-binding motion. (View Post)