ricmk
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Post by ricmk on Sept 5, 2019 10:35:35 GMT
If I've understood correctly, he's resigning as an MP as well as from the party and Government. I appreciate that this is likely to be overtaken by a General Election, but as there is no agreement on the date of a General Election, presumably this means a by-election in the meantime as default? |
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Post by LDCaerdydd on Sept 5, 2019 10:36:26 GMT
I don't think he's resigning as an MP, just announcing he's standing down at the next GE.
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Post by Pete Whitehead on Sept 5, 2019 10:43:29 GMT
The next election will be in October sop no by-election
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middyman
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Post by middyman on Sept 5, 2019 10:46:29 GMT
That sounds like an immediate resignation from the Commons, not just a standing down at the next election. I agree. I cannot see any other sensible interpretation of “give up my role as MP”. |
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Sept 5, 2019 10:50:22 GMT
That sounds like an immediate resignation from the Commons, not just a standing down at the next election. I agree. I cannot see any other sensible interpretation of “give up my role as MP”. It does, but it's in the context of it being obvious that the life of this present Parliament is moving rapidly towards its close. |
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Post by froome on Sept 5, 2019 11:47:37 GMT
Blimey,is it 1962 again? I do like his reference to 'family loyalty'.  |
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Post by The Bishop on Sept 5, 2019 11:58:51 GMT
Has it been clarified if he is stepping down as an MP immediately or not? Though as already pointed out, in a sense it is academic anyway.
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Post by Davıd Boothroyd on Sept 5, 2019 12:00:02 GMT
Downing Street say he's staying as an MP until the dissolution. But what do they know about anything these days?
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Post by matureleft on Sept 5, 2019 12:50:43 GMT
Bromley as a whole was marginally Remain in the referendum. We have some folk on here who could probably estimate how Orpington voted.
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Post by greenhert on Sept 5, 2019 12:57:12 GMT
Bromley as a whole was marginally Remain in the referendum. We have some folk on here who could probably estimate how Orpington voted. Orpington is estimated to have voted Leave by a margin of 55% to 45%, with Leave voters being particularly concentrated in Cray Valley. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2019 14:08:19 GMT
The last time there was a by-election in Orpington we had a PM who went to Eton and read Classics at Balliol...
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Chris from Brum
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Post by Chris from Brum on Sept 5, 2019 14:15:53 GMT
The last time there was a by-election in Orpington we had a Prime Minister who went to Eton and read Classics at Balliol... How times change ... |
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Post by andrew111 on Sept 5, 2019 14:55:48 GMT
That sounds like an immediate resignation from the Commons, not just a standing down at the next election. There are no dates. Even Jared gave a date... |
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Post by finsobruce on Sept 5, 2019 14:57:51 GMT
The last time there was a by-election in Orpington we had a Prime Minister who went to Eton and read Classics at Balliol... How times change ... Chelsea were relegated from Division One - Liverpool were promoted along with Leyton Orient! (and the second place was almost taken by Scunthorpe Utd!!!!)
Accrington resigned from the league before they were pushed out.
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Post by finsobruce on Sept 5, 2019 14:58:32 GMT
That sounds like an immediate resignation from the Commons, not just a standing down at the next election. There are no dates. Even Jared gave a date... Not one he intended to stick to, though...  |
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Post by bjornhattan on Sept 5, 2019 15:02:28 GMT
Could Farage throw his hat into the ring here? It's not that pro-Leave, but this is his home constituency, and both the Cray Valley and Biggin Hill look to be naturally Brexit Party leaning.
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Post by LDCaerdydd on Sept 5, 2019 15:17:46 GMT
Could Farage throw his hat into the ring here? It's not that pro-Leave, but this is his home constituency, and both the Cray Valley and Biggin Hill look to be naturally Brexit Party leaning. Why not, he's stood everywhere else! |
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Post by andrew111 on Sept 5, 2019 15:28:37 GMT
There are no dates. Even Jared gave a date... Not one he intended to stick to, though... Exactly |
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Post by greenchristian on Sept 5, 2019 15:36:10 GMT
Accrington resigned from the league before they were pushed out.
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Post by finsobruce on Sept 5, 2019 15:38:42 GMT
Accrington resigned from the league before they were pushed out.
One of the all time classic ads. Especially as Stanley made it back into the league after decades away. |
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