Dawson Park Boy Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 I think it’s quite a modest salary package for the hassle involved, not to mention the disruption to family life. A friend of mine was an MSP and resigned prior to the last Scottish elections and, from what she told me, it was anything but a cushy number. Constituents were constantly in touch and you really had to be on your toes 24/7. You do have assistants but there really is ‘no hiding place’. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Just now, Dawson Park Boy said: A friend of mine was an MSP 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Day of the Lords said: Made-up Story Person. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTG_03 Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 5 hours ago, Dawson Park Boy said: I think it’s quite a modest salary package for the hassle involved, not to mention the disruption to family life. A friend of mine was an MSP and resigned prior to the last Scottish elections and, from what she told me, it was anything but a cushy number. Constituents were constantly in touch and you really had to be on your toes 24/7. You do have assistants but there really is ‘no hiding place’. Didn't bother Ruth Davidson. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 Just reading an article about the problems of hiring teaching assistants in English schools due to the low wages and the potentially serious impact this could have. Do Scottish schools employ TAs? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty dingus Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 A pal who was an MSP? It's a mirror you've got not a mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btb Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Not sure if it's genuinely political and I suppose some of JCs recent comments have kinda signposted this but FFS Quote John Cleese set to join GB News as a presenter Cleese said he would discuss issues surrounding cancel culture and “woke” politics on his show. From the Life of Brian "Blessed are the poor that go out and find better paid employment". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Job Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-politics-63560901 https://news.sky.com/story/amp/tory-mp-mark-francois-criticised-after-using-outdated-racial-slur-in-commons-12741717 Quote On Tuesday, Mr Francois said he "meant absolutely no disrespect or offence to anyone by using the phrase" as an abbreviation, adding that he had "actually complimented the Japanese shipbuilding industry" in his remarks. Some of his best friends are P*k** too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 45 minutes ago, Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-politics-63560901 https://news.sky.com/story/amp/tory-mp-mark-francois-criticised-after-using-outdated-racial-slur-in-commons-12741717 Some of his best friends are P*k** too. Quote Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said the use of racial terms "causes offence" and reminded MPs about "choosing the words they use carefully", before telling Ian Blackford to f**k off back to Jockoland 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 It's a fair point. And I guess we'll be getting even more from Johnson and Truss very soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 (edited) On 08/11/2022 at 22:12, Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-politics-63560901 https://news.sky.com/story/amp/tory-mp-mark-francois-criticised-after-using-outdated-racial-slur-in-commons-12741717 Some of his best friends are P*k** too. At least he didn't rape anyone (ETA: ALLEGEDLY). This time. Edited November 10, 2022 by Day of the Lords 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 This is an interesting read: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/nov/20/sullen-silence-among-tory-mps-speaks-volumes-they-are-reconciled-to-defeat I particularly enjoyed the irony of this: But the discomfort shows that some Tories feel their party doesn’t know what it stands for any more, to the extent that it will struggle to differentiate itself from Labour at the next election. “Why would you vote for us offering Labour-lite policies when you can get the real thing?” complains one senior rebel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawson Park Boy Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 48 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: This is an interesting read: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/nov/20/sullen-silence-among-tory-mps-speaks-volumes-they-are-reconciled-to-defeat I particularly enjoyed the irony of this: But the discomfort shows that some Tories feel their party doesn’t know what it stands for any more, to the extent that it will struggle to differentiate itself from Labour at the next election. “Why would you vote for us offering Labour-lite policies when you can get the real thing?” complains one senior rebel. That’s absolutely correct. We now have a supposed Tory government dishing out Brownite Labour policies. Taxes at all-time high, public expenditure through the roof, the state controlling everything. For any socialist this is manna from heaven. I think the Conservatives will lose the next election and someone like Farage will become leader of the Real Conservatives. Looking back, all the money dished out during Covid lockdowns to pay people to do zilch was completely wasted and counterproductive. -3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Jean King Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 That’s absolutely correct. We now have a supposed Tory government dishing out Brownite Labour policies. Taxes at all-time high, public expenditure through the roof, the state controlling everything. For any socialist this is manna from heaven. I think the Conservatives will lose the next election and someone like Farage will become leader of the Real Conservatives. Looking back, all the money dished out during Covid lockdowns to pay people to do zilch was completely wasted and counterproductive.They will lose but if that defeat resulted in the party completely imploding as you seem to be suggesting then they would be finished for a long, long time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTG Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 4 hours ago, Billy Jean King said: 4 hours ago, Dawson Park Boy said: That’s absolutely correct. We now have a supposed Tory government dishing out Brownite Labour policies. Taxes at all-time high, public expenditure through the roof, the state controlling everything. For any socialist this is manna from heaven. I think the Conservatives will lose the next election and someone like Farage will become leader of the Real Conservatives. Looking back, all the money dished out during Covid lockdowns to pay people to do zilch was completely wasted and counterproductive. They will lose but if that defeat resulted in the party completely imploding as you seem to be suggesting then they would be finished for a long, long time. I wouldn't fret - he'll be suggesting the opposite next week. Like Douglas Ross, this one spins like a top to suit the tory mood du jour. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawson Park Boy Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 9 hours ago, HTG said: I wouldn't fret - he'll be suggesting the opposite next week. Like Douglas Ross, this one spins like a top to suit the tory mood du jour. Absolutely. Things do change and I certainly change my views depending on circumstances. Im certainly not someone who would vote for the same party come what may because I’ve always done so. Ive voted Labour, Liberal (bad mistake), Conservative, UKIP, various Independents, not SNP but never say never especially as they’re now opening the door on a two tier health service. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suspect Device Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Some good news for achange. MPs can claim Christmas parties on expenses for first time | Politics News | Sky News The taxpayer can at least give the MP's staff some Xmas cheer. Which is nice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 UK net migration rose sharply to record 504,000 in past year, ONS says – UK politics live (theguardian.com) Quote Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Commons Speaker, started by saying that MPs are not allowed a criticise a member of the House of Lords unless they are debating a motion specifically referring to that peer. Westminter is fucking mental. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coprolite Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 10 minutes ago, Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo said: UK net migration rose sharply to record 504,000 in past year, ONS says – UK politics live (theguardian.com) Westminter is fucking mental. I recently found out that the speaker is allowed to have an alcoholic drink in the chamber during the budget, and they usually do. I’m very disappointed that they haven’t gone for a holiday style pina colada with umbrellas and sparklers and served in a pineapple. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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