The fundamental problem, as shown in the absolute shitshow over Brexit - is that a lot of things in how the UK parliament operates are governed by conventions, not laws. So when someone decides not to be “a good chap” and follow them, you have little enforceable recourse. Good luck finding anything set down about the UK government/chancellor ensures no conflict with the duties of being de facto chancellor/government of England when the rest of the nations are devolved. The reason the English didn’t vote for devolution when it was offered, is basically because English nationalists forget about the other nations and assume that England = Britains. See also the shitshow over Brexit.
There’s been some movement now the problem has become impossible to ignore, recall petitions for sanctioned MPs are a relatively new thing for example.
I think you have a point about some of the ministers in government in Westminster but not really about the Chancellor of the Exchequer. I don't think there are many situations where the CotE acts as an English minister unlike, for example, the Sports or Health minister.
It’s simple to break the aspects a debate in this way, but it doesn’t provide much help about opposing Farage (or Trump for that matter). I suppose you have to start with character flaws, such as the reluctance of Farage to do anything for his constituents while earning millions on speaking tours. Grift is the basis of his venality, but it’s best not to call it that. Unlike Trump (and Boris Johnson) he has been broadly sexually continent despite the mandatory misogyny of Reform.
The fundamental problem, as shown in the absolute shitshow over Brexit - is that a lot of things in how the UK parliament operates are governed by conventions, not laws. So when someone decides not to be “a good chap” and follow them, you have little enforceable recourse. Good luck finding anything set down about the UK government/chancellor ensures no conflict with the duties of being de facto chancellor/government of England when the rest of the nations are devolved. The reason the English didn’t vote for devolution when it was offered, is basically because English nationalists forget about the other nations and assume that England = Britains. See also the shitshow over Brexit.
There’s been some movement now the problem has become impossible to ignore, recall petitions for sanctioned MPs are a relatively new thing for example.
I best guide we have (which isn’t the best possible IMHO) is “Erskine May”, the manual of Parliamentary Procedure. It’s continually being updated such as following Brexit.
The reason the English didn’t vote for devolution when it was offered, is basically because English nationalists forget about the other nations and assume that England = Britains.
I don't know that it's possible to say this when devolution for England was never on offer. The Blair government created the system of regional assemblies-- which were wholly appointed by local government, accompanying regional development authorities and then ran out of steam when the referendum for an elected regional assembly in the North East failed.
It was never very clear what powers would be permanently devolved if any, and people appear to have voted against an additional layer of government rather than anything else.
The fundamental problem, as shown in the absolute shitshow over Brexit - is that a lot of things in how the UK parliament operates are governed by conventions, not laws. So when someone decides not to be “a good chap” and follow them, you have little enforceable recourse. Good luck finding anything set down about the UK government/chancellor ensures no conflict with the duties of being de facto chancellor/government of England when the rest of the nations are devolved. The reason the English didn’t vote for devolution when it was offered, is basically because English nationalists forget about the other nations and assume that England = Britains. See also the shitshow over Brexit.
There’s been some movement now the problem has become impossible to ignore, recall petitions for sanctioned MPs are a relatively new thing for example.
I best guide we have (which isn’t the best possible IMHO) is “Erskine May”, the manual of Parliamentary Procedure. It’s continually being updated such as following Brexit.
Just to mention that Reform don't seem much of a threat in Wandsworth. For those who missed the by-election result from their, their candidate came last with 51 votes.
Just to mention that Reform don't seem much of a threat in Wandsworth. For those who missed the by-election result from their, their candidate came last with 51 votes.
Just to add that the Conservative candidate put up a strong showing, which may or may not be a good thing.
Just to mention that Reform don't seem much of a threat in Wandsworth. For those who missed the by-election result from their, their candidate came last with 51 votes.
Just to add that the Conservative candidate put up a strong showing, which may or may not be a good thing.
Interesting that the Tory appeared to stand under a "local conservative" banner
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I think you have a point about some of the ministers in government in Westminster but not really about the Chancellor of the Exchequer. I don't think there are many situations where the CotE acts as an English minister unlike, for example, the Sports or Health minister.
I best guide we have (which isn’t the best possible IMHO) is “Erskine May”, the manual of Parliamentary Procedure. It’s continually being updated such as following Brexit.
I don't know that it's possible to say this when devolution for England was never on offer. The Blair government created the system of regional assemblies-- which were wholly appointed by local government, accompanying regional development authorities and then ran out of steam when the referendum for an elected regional assembly in the North East failed.
It was never very clear what powers would be permanently devolved if any, and people appear to have voted against an additional layer of government rather than anything else.
I best guide we have (which isn’t the best possible IMHO) is “Erskine May”, the manual of Parliamentary Procedure. It’s continually being updated such as following Brexit.
Just to add that the Conservative candidate put up a strong showing, which may or may not be a good thing.
Interesting that the Tory appeared to stand under a "local conservative" banner
https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/the-council/elections-voting-and-registration/elections-and-referendums/trinity-ward-by-election/
It's a common local govt strategy for Tories, perhaps noticing how variable Lib Dems can be in councils.
The Restore Party, for when Reform just isn’t quite racist enough.
Not a chance, fortunately. The loathing the appropriately named Lowe has for Reform knows no bounds.
We have to rely on egos for continued splits and defections. It seems to be a feature of extreme and fringe parties.
Mostly on the right. The far left primarily fall out over ideology, like whether it's ok to send in tanks to protect the People's Soviet (TM).