Gooseberry Crumble 5,342 Posted November 9, 2021 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/nov/08/tory-mp-faces-bankruptcy-over-unpaid-taxes-and-may-have-to-step-down-adam-afriyie There is a possibility of yet another by election various UK newspapers are reporting. Conservative MP for Windsor Adam Afriyie might soon be declared bankrupt as a result of unpaid taxes and thus be forced to resign. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted November 10, 2021 Isn't he the one talked about as a future PM when Cameron was in charge? Quite the fall from grace. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,342 Posted November 10, 2021 7 hours ago, RoverAndOut said: Isn't he the one talked about as a future PM when Cameron was in charge? Quite the fall from grace. Yes he was . Lots of people touted as future prime ministers never come to fruition, Chris Bryant, Ruth Davidson, Alan Milburn etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,970 Posted November 10, 2021 WTF is happening in the United Kingdom lately? Why is this thread so active? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,596 Posted November 10, 2021 Sir Geoffrey Cox QC now under fire as well. Cox is a very accomplished lawyer and represented the British Virgin Islands Gov against the UK Gov in court. Also seems to spend 90% of his time doing this type of work. Only spoke once in the Commons chamber in the last 13 months. The Chief Whip was supposedly absolutely livid and called him up this morning, effectively ordering him to spend more time in his constituency. IMO he should just step down and let someone else do the job. I know it's likely hard to let go as it would be a great honour being a member of parliament, but you cannot represent your constituents effectively if you have another full time role elsewhere. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,579 Posted November 10, 2021 27 minutes ago, gcreptile said: WTF is happening in the United Kingdom lately? Why is this thread so active? B****T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted November 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: Sir Geoffrey Cox QC now under fire as well. Cox is a very accomplished lawyer and represented the British Virgin Islands Gov against the UK Gov in court. Also seems to spend 90% of his time doing this type of work. Only spoke once in the Commons chamber in the last 13 months. The Chief Whip was supposedly absolutely livid and called him up this morning, effectively ordering him to spend more time in his constituency. IMO he should just step down and let someone else do the job. I know it's likely hard to let go as it would be a great honour being a member of parliament, but you cannot represent your constituents effectively if you have another full time role elsewhere. My MP. They'd vote for a donkey here if it wore a blue rosette. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted November 10, 2021 35 minutes ago, DevonDeathTrip said: My MP. They'd vote for a donkey here if it wore a blue rosette. Dinna fash, Boris has the very replacement: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,588 Posted November 16, 2021 Might be more by elections coming up as it’s been reported some mp’s might quite mid term (rather than wait till the next election to retire) over being banned from having paid consultancy jobs. I can’t see any quilting myself through - I am sure many will be able to cope until the next election through after that they could be a big clear out on the Tory benches particularly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,391 Posted November 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: Might be more by elections coming up as it’s been reported some mp’s might quite mid term (rather than wait till the next election to retire) over being banned from having paid consultancy jobs. I can’t see any quilting myself through. Nah they’ll all die of cancer. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,596 Posted November 16, 2021 14 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: Might be more by elections coming up as it’s been reported some mp’s might quite mid term (rather than wait till the next election to retire) over being banned from having paid consultancy jobs. I can’t see any quilting myself through - I am sure many will be able to cope until the next election through after that they could be a big clear out on the Tory benches particularly. What language are you speaking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,588 Posted November 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Ulitzer95 said: What language are you speaking? Sorry a typo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted November 16, 2021 29 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: Might be more by elections coming up as it’s been reported some mp’s might quite mid term (rather than wait till the next election to retire) over being banned from having paid consultancy jobs. I can’t see any quilting myself through - I am sure many will be able to cope until the next election through after that they could be a big clear out on the Tory benches particularly. They might appreciate a nice gentle hobby if they give up being MPs. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad252 807 Posted January 7, 2022 Labour MP Jack Dromey has just died, so a by-election will take place in his Birmingham Erdington seat. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-59915300 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,322 Posted January 7, 2022 GraveDanger:90 Sean:90 msc 80 The Old Crem:70 nantonion2013:70 Great Uncle Bulgaria:60 Bibliogryphon:40 Gooseberry Crumble:40 TQR 40 The engineer:30 Update for Dromey.Any mistakes omissions let me know on here. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted February 4, 2022 Sarfend turnout something in the order of 25%. At least Sky are covering it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted February 4, 2022 On 09/11/2021 at 03:54, Gooseberry Crumble said: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/nov/08/tory-mp-faces-bankruptcy-over-unpaid-taxes-and-may-have-to-step-down-adam-afriyie There is a possibility of yet another by election various UK newspapers are reporting. Conservative MP for Windsor Adam Afriyie might soon be declared bankrupt as a result of unpaid taxes and thus be forced to resign. Additionally, Adam Afriyie seems to be, instead of a bit of cunt, a full on wholemilk cunt. Nice round-up of his misdemeanours here: https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/windsor-mp-adam-afriyie-under-22960100 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,322 Posted February 4, 2022 1 hour ago, YoungWillz said: Additionally, Adam Afriyie seems to be, instead of a bit of cunt, a full on wholemilk cunt. Nice round-up of his misdemeanours here: https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/windsor-mp-adam-afriyie-under-22960100 An MP being a full on wholemilk cunt!That is a rarity 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,322 Posted February 4, 2022 For the record for anyone who gives a toss Jack Dromey died of heart failure. I did watch sky coverage of by-election as having trouble sleeping of late (body clock in night mood but haven`t worked nights in months) . I tried to analyse the result but there were no conclusions to be drawn as expected. No real opposition standing so just a load of fringe candidates against Firth. The turnout wasn`t even as low in some by elections. No mention of Boris in her speech though or anything really partisan was the only thing to note. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,579 Posted February 4, 2022 7 hours ago, Sean said: For the record for anyone who gives a toss Jack Dromey died of heart failure. I did watch sky coverage of by-election as having trouble sleeping of late (body clock in night mood but haven`t worked nights in months) . I tried to analyse the result but there were no conclusions to be drawn as expected. No real opposition standing so just a load of fringe candidates against Firth. The turnout wasn`t even as low in some by elections. No mention of Boris in her speech though or anything really partisan was the only thing to note. Would be funny if the first thing the new Conservative MP for Southend did on arriving in Westminster was to hand a letter of no-confidence in the Prime Minister to Graham Brady 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,585 Posted February 5, 2022 22 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Additionally, Adam Afriyie seems to be, instead of a bit of cunt, a full on wholemilk cunt. Nice round-up of his misdemeanours here: https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/windsor-mp-adam-afriyie-under-22960100 He is my MP and I can confirm he's a bit of a cunt. Everyone around here calls him Absent Adam and I know he only votes in things that benefits his business interests and he doesn't reply to people. I would be delighted if he resigned but any new election would still go to Conservatives because only place that is Labour round here is Slough or Reading. Though I know Bracknell Forest has got some Lib Dems in council seats. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,322 Posted February 5, 2022 Absent Adam love it!:L Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,585 Posted February 5, 2022 There is even a Twitter account trying to locate his whereabouts, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadboy999 176 Posted February 5, 2022 Alan mak MP is the same, you only see him when there's a photo op, an opening shaking hands and goes off again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,579 Posted February 11, 2022 Neil Coyle has the Labour whip removed over racist comments to journalist of Chinese heritage 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
