Mark Stamp

I hope he didn't mean that kind of standing at attention

Very definition of sticking plaster politics when we should be investing in upgrading the grid and people's homes. Oh and I assume this means the missions are well and truly dead.

So when, in the run-up to the election, many think tanks were saying taxes would have to rise, they were right. It's just taken 18 months for the chancellor to realise

Just turning up to CoP is not enough. The UK delegation needs to be led by a high ranking minister with the power to negotiate. Given the government's only goal seems to be growth at all costs and all directives to civil servants are framed by it, I don't know how it is possible

Maybe they could decide to get on with the restoration and renewal program whilst they're there celebrating the past so their successors can have something to celebrate

If you can be leader of the year in 2 months, imagine what can happen when you have a full year.

Will the greens step aside for a party like the lib Dems where the local party members think they should (assuming the government don't see the light on PR)? Would the green party support the people's primary approach that took place in Devon last year?

Were the Tories whipped given it is now party policy?

Were Tories whipped on it?

Translation: no one, including Philp, had actually read it and thought about the implications for more than 30 seconds. Given Kemi has spent the year developing policy like this how many more u-turns will she have to make once she starts making announcements

Such a pity today's politicians can't get on with restoring the rest of the building

Is trump viewed favourably in the UK, even amongst reform voters? Linking your policy to him didn't seem like the best move

So she'll be resigning the whip in the lords?

Only 1499999 council houses left to build

From the same paper who promoted (and still do) a conman who put on the affectation of a bumbling fool and who deliberately messed up his hair before appearances.

Isn't this the problem with the government's entire operation? If the hierarchy had an idea of what Kier Starmer's government stood for (apart from growth), they wouldn't have to ask him every time and would be able to put out a clear message.

It has taken them 4 days to say it

I agree George but for many people cutting meat out entirely isn't the first step. It is putting less meat and more vegetables or pulses into dishes they know how to cook and like or having a couple of meals a week near free. Even just replacing beef with chicken helps from a carbon perspective

Much earlier in the thread you cite WM police basing their decision on past behaviour and intelligence. We can assume this was part of the intelligence they had which is why it was wrong if politicians to jump in without understanding. In short politicians lack intelligence police have

Was south Africa not a democracy when they were excluded from international sport?

It was telling that LK "happened" to be on holiday

Police say there is a risk of disorder from fans of club (that have a history of causing disorder) in a time of heightened political tension with that country. Government say we're tired of listening to experts.

The argument about taking up too much parliamentary time seems spurious. A focused bill removing his titles would go through on the nod. Whilst they're at it do the same for Mone

If the only way to show the highlights for the commons this week is for someone to type it into their notes app (complete with emojis) and take a screenshot, what does it say about the professional nature of our parliament?

Quote saying "it's an operational issue for the police and the government doesn't get involved in operational issues. But the culture secretary will be meeting with the home office about this"

Yes, the government are now doing this mental gymnastics

We can easily house everyone, 30% of homes have 2 or more spare bedrooms. If the property tax system incentivised older people to downsize once their kids have left home we could make more efficient use of existing stock.

He also claimed "he went for a drive to test his eyesight." Why report on what he has to say

The only sanction he would care about is not being invited to all of the national events that ex-PMs are invited to

Would be interesting to know if they could/should have been dealt with by the PCC instead of the MP but the MP is easier to access and the default point of help for any issue.

Would like to see the modernisation committee (or other parliamentary body) look into the data on this. How much of MPs and staff time is spent chasing government departments and local authorities which have been hollowed out by austerity? How can devolution help make these things more local