tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post1503082829110971606..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: Proof That Tories Can't Screw in a LightbulbIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-2978403752464299642009-05-11T18:09:00.000+01:002009-05-11T18:09:00.000+01:00So Gove fans, tell us how
a £331 Chinon armchair ...So Gove fans, tell us how<br /><br />a £331 Chinon armchair <br />a Manchu cabinet for £493 <br />a pair of elephant lamps for £134,50<br />a £750 Loire table <br />a birch Camargue chair for £432 <br />a birdcage coffee table for £238.50<br />etc etc etc<br /><br />were necessary for the carrying out of his duties as an MP?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-33963371579620209842009-05-11T17:52:00.000+01:002009-05-11T17:52:00.000+01:00The position for tomorrow is BRACE,BRACE,BRACE!The position for tomorrow is BRACE,BRACE,BRACE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-71264107461185579672009-05-11T16:13:00.000+01:002009-05-11T16:13:00.000+01:00David Willetts claiming £100 to employ a man to sc...<I>David Willetts claiming £100 to employ a man to screw in 25 lightbulbs</I>I've always thought that Tories call David Willetts 'two brains' because the rest of them can't muster half a brain between them.<br /><br />I wonder if the light has now been switched on with them?Stephen Gashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-28688758178247588802009-05-11T14:33:00.000+01:002009-05-11T14:33:00.000+01:00Can we just have a quick straw poll here? Put your...Can we just have a quick straw poll here? Put your hand up if, having had 25 lightbulbs blow within a short space of time in your home, you wouldn't call an electrician.<br /><br /> Anyone?<br /><br /> Thought not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-91119146890603146702009-05-11T14:09:00.000+01:002009-05-11T14:09:00.000+01:00So is Dave(Wisteria)Cameron going to take action o...So is Dave(Wisteria)Cameron going to take action or will it be the usual political flatulence?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-4771305845132400622009-05-11T12:23:00.000+01:002009-05-11T12:23:00.000+01:00Though I don't think we should be paying to change...Though I don't think we should be paying to change MP's lightbulbs in the first place, we oughtn't to assume that it's just a case of reaching up and unscrewing them. Was woken up last night by the bloody fire alarm malfunctioning, only to find that the landlord had stuck it to the ceiling at the top of the stairwell. Inaccessible without a long long ladder.<br /><br />There's also the case of one of the most intelligent MP's in the Commons who cannot can't change his lightbulbs without a long ladder since he knocked two rooms in his house into one. He now has the tallest lounge in Birmingham.Steve Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15992098012803570361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-90800776624713838232009-05-11T12:22:00.000+01:002009-05-11T12:22:00.000+01:00Forlornhope! Thank you! I was going to track that ...Forlornhope! Thank you! I was going to track that Belloc poem down, now I do not have to!<br /><br />This might be a duplicate post. Firtefox just did something a bit weird!Martin Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148241391183658112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-3030532667754589652009-05-11T12:13:00.000+01:002009-05-11T12:13:00.000+01:00Does the Tory list of shame mean that they can not...<I>Does the Tory list of shame mean that they can not be trusted to run a Country?</I>What about your list of shame, Gary? The Labourlist of slime and shame?<br /><br />Wake up. That smell in your nostrils? It isn't coffee, it is Labour Party Ordure. <br /><br /><A HREF="http://thatsnews.blogspot.com/2009/05/gordon-brown-should-go-to-country-say.html" REL="nofollow">A reminder for Gary Elsby</A>Martin Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148241391183658112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-50790617700143841032009-05-11T11:40:00.000+01:002009-05-11T11:40:00.000+01:00Our MPs snouts are so deep in the expenses trough ...Our MPs snouts are so deep in the expenses trough that their tails have gone curly. Its little surpise they can barely come up for air long enough to oink …we operated within guidelines<br /><br />So to save them the trouble (we appreciate theyre very busy people) Rip Her To Shreds has gone all creative on their behalf, and this week on our Spotify playlist - following in the hallowed footsteps of Jarvis Cocker<br /><br />We want to live like Common's People....<br /><br />www.riphertoshreds.co.uk/the-beat-goes-on/spotified/the-playlist/<br /><br />Rip her To ShredsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-70581839112308699202009-05-11T11:24:00.000+01:002009-05-11T11:24:00.000+01:00All the good and worthy members of the Tory Party ...All the good and worthy members of the Tory Party who raise money year in, year out will be having a very long think about these "honourable" Members (I JEST) they send to Parliamnt.Enough really is enough this time.Many members will expect to see some political blood on the carpet prior to the "vote begging" for 4th June.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-60700576092961416852009-05-11T11:15:00.000+01:002009-05-11T11:15:00.000+01:00I think David Cameron is getting out of this light...I think David Cameron is getting out of this lightly. Clearly the easiest way to maximise the amount collected from the ACA was to have a high rent or a high mortgage on the second home. It's clearly easier to secure a high mortgage if you are already rich like Mr. Cameron. As a result, although his claims are "simple" and straightforward, that seems to derive from his greater wealth.<br /><br />With other cases, in which minute details from receipts are causing embarrassment to individual MPs, we are, it seems, dealing with cases less well off people trying to spend up to a limit that Mr. Cameron reached easily.<br /><br />http://englisheclectic.blogspot.com/2009/05/david-cameron-gets-off-lightly.htmlPaul Halsallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602075031268155220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-72783264047688969332009-05-11T11:09:00.001+01:002009-05-11T11:09:00.001+01:00I thought the rules regarding benefit cheats were ...I thought the rules regarding benefit cheats were clear cut. Let the law proceed unhindered on that point...LearnedFoolhttp://www.learnedfool.com/new-rules-for-politicians-cum-benefits-cheatsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-41851263865698383842009-05-11T11:09:00.000+01:002009-05-11T11:09:00.000+01:00The question is not whether there was a good reaso...The question is not whether there was a good reason for flipping but whether in doing so an MP took the opportunity to make claims which were against the spirit of the rules, eg tarting up a house just before selling it. <br /><br />But even where claims are legitimate, it is still embarrassing to be outed as somebody who aspires to purchase a 'Chinon' chair or a 'Manchu' cabinet from some toff store.<br /><br />All the more so when so many electors will be clicking their tongues and asking why their MP didn't know he could have got a nice 'Reims' chair from DFS for half the price (and maybe a year's interest free credit). But then of course the MP was not paying so why should he care.Weygandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11359751090279735138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-91079390838011386002009-05-11T11:00:00.000+01:002009-05-11T11:00:00.000+01:00"I live near Oxford. If I were an MP for Oxford I ..."I live near Oxford. If I were an MP for Oxford I would not want to commute every day.<br />If you, Mr Alias (et al) do not like that then tough, You are just being one eyed and bigoted. We have a government a parliament - its costs money to run a government and opposition. I am happy to face up to that"<br /><br />If you stand in the constituency in which I am a voter, I would not vote for you-tough for you. If like me others follow you will lose your deposit. Arrogance is the reason the voters hate MPs. As a Conservative voter I would not hesitate to vote for a minor party candidate if the Conservative candidate has the attitude similar to yours. Second homes are misused. Hotels<br />or rented flats should be an alternative. The govt could buy or built a chain of flats for such MPs. I am fed up with people inventing arguments and excuses. If Cameron does not take strong action, he will lose the nex eletion and Tory sleaze of John Mahor'stime will come back to haunt him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-52250446919638870302009-05-11T10:45:00.000+01:002009-05-11T10:45:00.000+01:00Anonymous said...
"but if that's all there is...Anonymous said...<br /><br /> "but if that's all there is"<br /> Tory CCHQ Trolls doing a damage limitation exercise.<br /><br />Anonymous Labour bot trying to stir the pot?Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904181998734097782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-47027637828125976782009-05-11T10:44:00.001+01:002009-05-11T10:44:00.001+01:00I wonder when they will cover the speaker.
Point ...I wonder when they will cover the speaker.<br /><br />Point 1. He is in charge of the commons, (at least i think he is.)<br /><br />Point 2. There have been some leaks saying he put pressure on the regulatory body not to meddle<br /><br />Point 3. I would put money on him having some embarising claims, yet no coverage so far.<br /><br />IF there is a fiasco in the school system, the education secretary resigns.<br /><br />If there are prisoners rioting, the home secretary resigns.<br /><br />Unless I've got my chain of comand wrong, the buck stops with the speakerBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343313936224731968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-81293179406940421482009-05-11T10:44:00.000+01:002009-05-11T10:44:00.000+01:00How many Tories does it take to screw in a light b...How many Tories does it take to screw in a light bulb?<br /><br />2 but they have to be VERY small.neil craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09157898238945726349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-15500274641521229232009-05-11T10:41:00.000+01:002009-05-11T10:41:00.000+01:00Never mind the Labour chipmunk--what about a cull ...Never mind the Labour chipmunk--what about a cull of the Tory chipmunks?Starting with Dunky and the Berc.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-85581903225579152682009-05-11T10:07:00.000+01:002009-05-11T10:07:00.000+01:00"but if that's all there is"
Tory CCHQ Trolls doin..."but if that's all there is"<br />Tory CCHQ Trolls doing a damage limitation exercise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-32670395180470042092009-05-11T10:04:00.000+01:002009-05-11T10:04:00.000+01:00to paraphrase fivelive last night:
Nolan: How did...to paraphrase fivelive last night:<br /><br />Nolan: How did you come to the exact figure of £210.31<br /><br />Woolas: Look I didn't have to submit receipts you know, I could've just claimed £400 no questions asked<br /><br />Nolan: If someone breaks into my house and only steals one of my TVs am I supposed to be grateful to them?<br /><br />Woolas: You're making me angry now mate<br /><br />At which point I had a Gordon Brown moment. Can I submit for a new radio on expenses?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-35515523567522917282009-05-11T09:58:00.000+01:002009-05-11T09:58:00.000+01:00Obviousalias - My view is that MPs (labour Tory ...Obviousalias - My view is that MPs (labour Tory whoever) ARE entitled to second homes. This to allow for the fact that they work in at least two places. The second home should be where ever the family are not. In this case this is what Gove has done.<br /><br />I not go down the line that MPs should commute like the rest of us. Their hours are to varied - especially a front bencher. <br />I live near Oxford. If I were an MP for Oxford I would not want to commute every day. <br />If you, Mr Alias (et al) do not like that then tough, You are just being one eyed and bigoted. We have a government a parliament - its costs money to run a government and opposition. I am happy to face up to that.<br /><br />Fraud like Smiths is a different matter. Quite frankly Brown is as guilty as Smith since he, in govt with a grace and favour hime, does not need a second home allowance. Did Blair fund his homes in the ame way?<br /><br />There is no evidence that I have come across that there is Tory fraud. I am happy to condemn it if it surfaces. But as long as Brown does not sack himself I do not see how anyone else can lose their jobs.<br /><br />What Smith has done BTW is fraud since it is a conspiracy to maximise a return based on false information to the authorities.<br />Claiming for silly stuff is bad (very bad) but there is a crucial difference - the claim is just that - a claim. The fees office (and ultimately the Speaker) are totally wrong to accept the claims.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-52479434185548490612009-05-11T09:57:00.000+01:002009-05-11T09:57:00.000+01:00As a Tory voter I am ashamed that the party which ...As a Tory voter I am ashamed that the party which aspires for power<br />has these rotten apples right in the front bench.<br />Cameron should show real leadership and demand his shadow cabinet colleagues that they 1) return the money 2) appear on the media individually and apologise. If they fail, he should send them back to backbenches. Otherwise, his credibility will take a big dent.<br />I am really appalled by the scroungers like Gove, Grayling and Duncan. Gove never impressed me. His education briefings are shallow and is too inexperienced to<br />hold that portfolio. Grayling is simply reactive and ineffectual. Bring back David Davis if Davis is in the clear regarding the expense claim. Alan Duncan a pathetic apologist and an underperformer. If he cannot spend a few thousand from his own substantial wealth to tend his garden, he is a loser any time. Why do we need these people?<br /><br />I would even suggest Her Majesty to dissolve this parliament and appoint a council of ministers, honest and trusted men and women from parties and outside to run this country for a few years so that the parties retreat and reform.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-50019704259968303572009-05-11T09:56:00.000+01:002009-05-11T09:56:00.000+01:00While I agree Gove had a legitimate reason for mov...While I agree Gove had a legitimate reason for moving his second home, that doesn't necessarily explain why he spent thousands of pounds using taxpayers money to do up that home before moving into it.<br /><br />I still think he has questions to answer, but not as serious as the 'Chipmunk Flipping' that many other MPs have engaged in.Mark Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00437341898224311426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-68960749536460654932009-05-11T09:54:00.000+01:002009-05-11T09:54:00.000+01:00To be honest I was expecting much worse. The Lansl...To be honest I was expecting much worse. The Lansley and Gove 'flipping' issues appear to have sound reasons and were not for monetary gain. £100 for lightbulbs is just there for embaressment purposes. The two in hot water are Duncan and Letwin. They should repay the money claimed and I'm sure Cameron will be pressing them on this in private. Still, not quite the orchestrated fiddling that we've seen over the last few days.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904181998734097782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-29402144181612251892009-05-11T09:40:00.000+01:002009-05-11T09:40:00.000+01:00before Gordon Brown does a cabinet reshuffle and p...before Gordon Brown does a cabinet reshuffle and promotes his mate ED to the treasury two things should happen<br />1.Look at Ed's record at Education-does he deserve promotion?<br />2. Publish expenses of Ed and Yvette.Nothing to hide ?lezzernoreply@blogger.com