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CCFCSteve

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it was a fucking shambles.
The fact Hoyle was in Israel rimming the IDF at a time when the death toll in Gaza was 14k coupled with yesterday's proceedings should be enough to finish him in a normal country.

Rimming IDF ? Do you mean his visit to Israel ?

I try to keep out of the Israel/Palestine debate as it is so polarised it’s just toxic. Parliament was a joke yesterday by all accounts but if Hoyle genuinely allowed the Labour amendment through in an attempt to protect some MPs then calling for his resignation doesn’t feel right to me.

What I find more concerning is that MPs are being threatened for how they talk about an extremely delicate/complex subject ie what is said/unsaid. This is a democracy FFS. I don’t have much time for the political class but I don’t want MPs afraid to say something a certain way for fear of being threatened or physically attacked, especially as I’d imagine everyone wants the killing to stop anyway
 

Grendel

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Rimming IDF ? Do you mean his visit to Israel ?

I try to keep out of the Israel/Palestine debate as it is so polarised it’s just toxic. Parliament was a joke yesterday by all accounts but if Hoyle genuinely allowed the Labour amendment through in an attempt to protect some MPs then calling for his resignation doesn’t feel right to me.

What I find more concerning is that MPs are being threatened for how they talk about an extremely delicate/complex subject ie what is said/unsaid. This is a democracy FFS. I don’t have much time for the political class but I don’t want MPs afraid to say something a certain way for fear of being threatened or physically attacked, especially as I’d imagine everyone wants the killing to stop anyway

One shadow minister off the record has said he was told labour would not support him remaining as speaker after the election unless he tabled their amendment
 

Grendel

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I am also surprised (or perhaps not given he toadies to anyone) that he met with May given his outrage when she blocked the extradition of the autistic Garry McKinnon after he’d assured the US he’d ship him over there

 

duffer

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Why didn't they just vote for the better motion? Why did they storm out instead of voting for the motion that asks for an immediate ceasefire, recognises Palestine and calls for a halt on the Rafah offensive?

Because they called the debate to try and trap Labour and it went wrong.

Because it wasn't a "better motion" in their eyes, obviously.

They called the debate because it's a cause they've been behind for a long time.

Again it's a trap entirely and 100% of Labour's own making.

Until very recently Labour couldn't even bring themselves to mention a ceasefire, let alone propose their own motion on it. Is that the SNP's fault? I'll take your first answer...
 

CCFCSteve

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One shadow minister off the record has said he was told labour would not support him remaining as speaker after the election unless he tabled their amendment

There is no doubt some dirty stuff going on behind the scenes by all parties. From hoyles comments i dont think he made the call to protect his own job though. The fact you’ve got some 1922 and SNP calling for resignation is enough of a steer for me….both have got plenty of their own shit to sort out (deflection)
 

David O'Day

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Because it wasn't a "better motion" in their eyes, obviously.

They called the debate because it's a cause they've been behind for a long time.

Again it's a trap entirely and 100% of Labour's own making.

Until very recently Labour couldn't even bring themselves to mention a ceasefire, let alone propose their own motion on it. Is that the SNP's fault? I'll take your first answer...
Ok mate, if you can't see that the SNP are using Gaza to play political games to try and get an edge in Scotland over Labour then so be it.

Back in the real world though...
 

Ian1779

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Rimming IDF ? Do you mean his visit to Israel ?

I try to keep out of the Israel/Palestine debate as it is so polarised it’s just toxic. Parliament was a joke yesterday by all accounts but if Hoyle genuinely allowed the Labour amendment through in an attempt to protect some MPs then calling for his resignation doesn’t feel right to me.

What I find more concerning is that MPs are being threatened for how they talk about an extremely delicate/complex subject ie what is said/unsaid. This is a democracy FFS. I don’t have much time for the political class but I don’t want MPs afraid to say something a certain way for fear of being threatened or physically attacked, especially as I’d imagine everyone wants the killing to stop anyway
I’m sorry but the protecting MP’s line is rubbish.
 

Ian1779

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Why? Do you think people didn’t fear for their safety or that wasn’t the reason?
I think it’s a shitty excuse to distract away from his poor behaviour.

A lot of the Pro-Palestine protests/marches have been completely peaceful (unlike some of the EDL ones we saw around Remembrance Day) yet they have been labelled by some MP’s as terrorist marches which is absolute nonsense.

How can we have people simultaneously claiming to feel unsafe, whilst lying about the nature of some protests.

Any MP’s that might have real concerns get lost in the circus.
 

shmmeee

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I think it’s a shitty excuse to distract away from his poor behaviour.

A lot of the Pro-Palestine protests/marches have been completely peaceful (unlike some of the EDL ones we saw around Remembrance Day) yet they have been labelled by some MP’s as terrorist marches which is absolute nonsense.

How can we have people simultaneously claiming to feel unsafe, whilst lying about the nature of some protests.

Any MP’s that might have real concerns get lost in the circus.

I think there’s been credible death threats and that several MPs have been attacked or killed recently. I wouldn’t be so quick to dismiss it TBH. Even if I do find it annoying. I also think Hoyle took them seriously.
 

CCFCSteve

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I think it’s a shitty excuse to distract away from his poor behaviour.

A lot of the Pro-Palestine protests/marches have been completely peaceful (unlike some of the EDL ones we saw around Remembrance Day) yet they have been labelled by some MP’s as terrorist marches which is absolute nonsense.

How can we have people simultaneously claiming to feel unsafe, whilst lying about the nature of some protests.

Any MP’s that might have real concerns get lost in the circus.

Are you kidding ? Did you not hear about Freer not standing again because of death threats ? Yvette Cooper having to speak to police about threat to labour MPs ? Demonstrations outside of homes, vandalising constituency offices. It’s all intimidation.


Labour MPs given security advice after threats over Israel

 

StrettoBoy

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SNPs and Tories tried to play games. It backfired. Their toys well and truly came out the pram.

Of course it's all Labour's fault. I should have known 🤣

No, it was Starmer - the man who has no principles - putting the Speaker under pressure to do something against Standing Orders in order to avoid being embarrassed by a party rebellion.

I will NEVER vote Labour while Starmer is party leader.
 

Ian1779

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Are you kidding ? Did you not hear about Freer not standing again because of death threats ? Yvette Cooper having to speak to police about threat to labour MPs ? Demonstrations outside of homes, vandalising constituency offices. It’s all intimidation.


Labour MPs given security advice after threats over Israel

Were you as concerned at this point?

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PVA

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No, it was Starmer - the man who has no principles - putting the Speaker under pressure to do something against Standing Orders in order to avoid being embarrassed by a party rebellion.

I will NEVER vote Labour while Starmer is party leader.

The Tories could have voted down the Labour amendment. The SNP motion would have followed and then the Tory motion.

The Tories pulled theirs because they knew they didn't have enough votes/they knew Labour's had the backing of the house.

If the SNP were really that bothered about passing a motion on such a critical issue that unites the house they would have consulted with other parties to agree upon it beforehand. They chose not to because it's clear they were trying to embarrass Labour.

At the end of the day a motion was passed that there should be an immediate ceasefire. Is that not what everyone wants?
 

StrettoBoy

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The Tories could have voted down the Labour amendment. The SNP motion would have followed and then the Tory motion.

The Tories pulled theirs because they knew they didn't have enough votes/they knew Labour's had the backing of the house.

If the SNP were really that bothered about passing a motion on such a critical issue that unites the house they would have consulted with other parties to agree upon it beforehand. They chose not to because it's clear they were trying to embarrass Labour.

At the end of the day a motion was passed that there should be an immediate ceasefire. Is that not what everyone wants?


We will never know how it might have gone because there wasn't a division on it but I don't think that's really the point.

The key points are that (a) the Speaker was put under pressure by Starmer, for purely selfish political reasons, to which he was foolish enough to succumb despite Standing Orders mandating that he should have acted differently and (b) the safety of MPs has actually been put at greater risk because it has been demonstrated to those who make threats that they can influence Parliamentary proceedings in their favour. Both of these are a serious risk to our democracy.

Hoyle has acted so badly that he should have the decency to resign. As for Starmer, he is unfit to lead a major political party never mind become Prime Minister.
 

CCFCSteve

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Were you as concerned at this point?

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Bit of a strange response. We’re talking about threats and death threats for MPs which are happening regularly, reflected by the fact that requests have been made for additional security. Not to mention the belief this is leading to many, in particular women MPs, deciding not to run in future. This obviously in additions to two MPs being killed in recent years. Hoyle, as speaker, would be fully aware of all of the threats made to MPs, most of which won’t even be public. I don’t know if that was the only or even main reason he allowed the amendment through but I’d imagine it would’ve been a significant factor

But in answer your question that type of headline is totally unnecessary and just stokes up hatred. If it led to any death threats or worse to judges then I’d have no issue with the Mail being held partially responsible
 

skybluetony176

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Liz Truss is an absolute mentalist. Apparently she failed as PM because deep state trans activists sabotaged everything she did. Complete fruit loop.
 

PVA

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AKA an absolute shitshow…none of which would’ve had any bearing on the Israel/Palestine situation even if they’d all united under one motion/amendment 🤷‍♂️

And the fact they didn't shows that it was absolutely nothing to do with Gaza.
 

fernandopartridge

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Rimming IDF ? Do you mean his visit to Israel ?

I try to keep out of the Israel/Palestine debate as it is so polarised it’s just toxic. Parliament was a joke yesterday by all accounts but if Hoyle genuinely allowed the Labour amendment through in an attempt to protect some MPs then calling for his resignation doesn’t feel right to me.

What I find more concerning is that MPs are being threatened for how they talk about an extremely delicate/complex subject ie what is said/unsaid. This is a democracy FFS. I don’t have much time for the political class but I don’t want MPs afraid to say something a certain way for fear of being threatened or physically attacked, especially as I’d imagine everyone wants the killing to stop anyway
I'm not sure how such an overt action protects any MPs? It exposes them even more

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clint van damme

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Rimming IDF ? Do you mean his visit to Israel ?

I try to keep out of the Israel/Palestine debate as it is so polarised it’s just toxic. Parliament was a joke yesterday by all accounts but if Hoyle genuinely allowed the Labour amendment through in an attempt to protect some MPs then calling for his resignation doesn’t feel right to me.

What I find more concerning is that MPs are being threatened for how they talk about an extremely delicate/complex subject ie what is said/unsaid. This is a democracy FFS. I don’t have much time for the political class but I don’t want MPs afraid to say something a certain way for fear of being threatened or physically attacked, especially as I’d imagine everyone wants the killing to stop anyway

I don't believe for one minute that was Hoyles motivation.
 

PVA

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Haha this is amazing 😂


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CCFCSteve

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clint van damme

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That’s your prerogative and I don’t know either but my comment was backed up by some pretty strong supporting evidence

I asked about the rimming comment because there appears a misconception (seems to be on the left) that Hoyle only visited Israel which is factually incorrect https://www.lep.co.uk/news/politics...-his-trip-to-israel-and-the-west-bank-4438911

I'm not sure a zionist visiting the West Bank is quite the mitigation you think it is!
They normally take someone's family home while they're there!
 

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