Boris Johnson - Foreign Secretary let's not forget - has apologised after sexist remarks were made by him towards Emily Thornberry in the Commons. Speaker John Bercow was very clear when he pointed out that such behaviour will not be tolerated. What will it take for this man to be sacked? https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/mar/27/johnson-apologises-for-sexist-reference-to-emily-thornberry
Parliament: Stop Dr. Fox’s Trade Bill
A campaign is being waged by a range of organisations including the Trade Justice Movement and Unison. Labour, SNP, Green, Lib Dem and Plaid Cymru MPs have committed to amending this bill which has been described as "a coded way of saying that Dr Fox reserves the right to do whatever he likes without pesky MPs getting … Continue reading Parliament: Stop Dr. Fox’s Trade Bill
Parliament: DUP Vote with Labour on NHS
The government has been defeated with the help of the DUP - seems £1bn wasn't enough for blind subservience. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservatives-suffer-defeat-on-labour-motion-calling-for-higher-pay-for-nhs-staff-a7945241.html
PMQs: Corbyn Takes Charge
It was noted last week that Jeremy Corbyn is getting quite good at these despatch box exchanges. If anything he built on the progress this week. http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/staggers/2017/09/pmqs-review-jeremy-corbyn-skewers-theresa-may-everything-cuts-tuition-fees
Parliament: DUP Bung Requires Approval
It turns out the £1bn for the DUP was always going to be subject to parliamentary approval. It'd be interesting if any of the Tories or DUP voted against it. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/sep/11/tory-dup-1bn-payment-needs-parliaments-approval-after-gina-miller-challenge
Parliament: A Gentleman’s Club?
Laura Pidcock MP (North West Durham - Lab) has written for the Centre for Labour and Social Studies (CLASS) regarding the protocols observed within Parliament. http://classonline.org.uk/blog/item/its-2017-so-why-does-parliament-still-feel-like-a-gentlemans-club
Adel and Wharfedale Branch 