The Queen's Speech October 14 - Well Then!

 

Johnson govt to hold Queen's speech on 14th October, will be confirmed by privy council at Balmoral today - No 10 says it's all biz as usual for a new govt, but has useful political side effect that denies MPs time to try to stop no deal

— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) August 28, 2019

Nothing unusual here, except that in order for the Queen's Speech (ie the opening of a new parliament) to be held, the current parliament must be prorogued.

By happenstance, this gives the Brexit "rebel alliance" little time for mischief making.

I predict a wee bit of a row over this :) 

 

Bloody Hell!

Westminster voting intention:

CON: 42% (+17)
LAB: 28% (-6)
LDEM: 15% (-)
BREX: 5% (-5)
GRN: 3% (-)
TIG/CHUK: 1% (-)
UKIP: 0% (-4)

via @KantarTNS, 15 - 19 Aug
Chgs. w/ 13 May

— Britain Elects (@britainelects) August 21, 2019

Corbyn Applies For The Job of PM

I've written to the leaders of other political parties and senior backbenchers from across Parliament to lay out my plan to stop a disastrous No Deal Brexit and let the people decide the future of our country. pic.twitter.com/Jz1MjXCrqk

— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) August 14, 2019

Does he not understand that if he wins a vote of no confidence, Boris doesn't have to resign as PM and can call an election on his terms?

Another small point, there is no way even the most rebellious Tory rebels will side with him if he insists on being leader.

A cynic might suggest that Corbyn is deliberately ensuring that we leave with no deal.

LibLab Pact Sans Corbyn?

Tom and I have disagreed on a lot of things over the years but on Brexit, we’re united. Working with other parties is the only way to stop Boris, and stop Brexit.https://t.co/amkqhHjx4L

— Jo Swinson (@joswinson) August 13, 2019

But what will Jeremy say????????????

The Queen Is Right - The Political Class Has Failed

Alastair Campbell’s daughter Grace wearing a “fuck Boris” necklace with Sadiq Khan 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/lvXA4GWLil

— Ben Hyde-Hart (@benhydehart) August 9, 2019

Hardly an effective political counterargument against Boris's policies!

Lucas Is Delusional

The country is at breaking point & time is running out. I couldn’t forgive myself if we didn’t try everything possible to avert catastrophe of No Deal.

So here’s an idea. I know it’s controversial & many will say it can’t work - but what if it does? https://t.co/v17D4TuQU1

— Caroline Lucas (@CarolineLucas) August 11, 2019

This is of course delusional nonsense. 

Any vote of no confidence can be ignored by the PM, as he doesn't have to resign. He can then call a general election after 31 October, or indeed before, as Brexit is set to happen without the further approval of parliament. 

Ironically, had these idiots voted for May's deal they wouldn't be facing this now. 

Parliament brought this upon itself!

Hammond Loses His Honour

Theresa May is to snub Philip Hammond leaving him off her honours list.
https://t.co/fy3fNqGiV0

— Marion (@Marion94862795) August 11, 2019

Labour Membership Falls

NEW: Labour party membership at the end of last year was 518,659.

That's DOWN 45,784 on the year before (564,443).

— Michael Savage (@michaelsavage) August 8, 2019

Whilst the membership has fallen, Labour still has a very large membership.

Sturgeon Nails It!

Nicola Sturgeon said meeting Theresa May was 'soul-destroying and torturous', first time I've ever agreed with Sturgeon, I spent 50 days with May during 2017 election, you can add unbelievably dull to the above.

— PoliticalPics (@PoliticalPics) August 7, 2019

Brecon By-election

Impossible to avoid the conclusion that, with a new candidate not mired in controversy, the Conservatives probably could have held the seat, given that margin: https://t.co/5T3Y00MjTJ

— Mark Wallace (@wallaceme) August 2, 2019

A far better showing by the Tories than expected, given they let their disgraced former MP stand again for the seat (in the sure expectation he would lose).