tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post2130326100343203645..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: Labour MP in McDonald's Hospitality RiddleIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-78242336388416178212007-07-12T12:21:00.000+01:002007-07-12T12:21:00.000+01:00He's still better looking than Mr DaleHe's still better looking than Mr DaleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-22084000787682447182007-05-27T03:23:00.000+01:002007-05-27T03:23:00.000+01:00Hmm a reasonably regular rebel. Doesn't really mak...Hmm a reasonably regular rebel. Doesn't really make him mindless.<BR/><BR/>EDM is stupid but it is worth trying to do a bit of research.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-67075157421344447162007-05-27T01:07:00.000+01:002007-05-27T01:07:00.000+01:00sadiq khan has had numerous McDonalds football hos...sadiq khan has had numerous McDonalds football hospitality - he doesn't have to declare it because of the financial amounts involved. Yet when he signed that EDM about McDs, he clearly had a conflcit of inetrest which he did not declare - it's a scandal and a disgrace!! Use your not insubstantial influence to get this in the public domain Iain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-7491291085698499282007-05-26T20:43:00.000+01:002007-05-26T20:43:00.000+01:001. I'm not sure why either The Times then or espec...1. I'm not sure why either The Times then or especially the IDD now should be concerned about the old "rent-boy" story.<BR/><BR/>2. McJob (or wasn't it Mac job in the Coupland is a lot better than **** job.<BR/><BR/>3. EDMs should be reviewed. Leech signs 100s. He is addicted. There should be real ones, and MPs should have a sort of EDM group blog using a simplified version of the software from the No 10 petition site to do their grizzling, clever clogging, and points scoring.<BR/><BR/>In fact if a petition got to 20 names say it could then go onto paper and all the costs.Chris Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679067503215414300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-44151161694128751402007-05-26T13:47:00.000+01:002007-05-26T13:47:00.000+01:00Neil Walton, you would be right except that this m...Neil Walton, you would be right except that this motion is just SOOOOO 'sensitive' that it makes the authors look such obvious complete arses - and makes you think "Whyever would they do such a dumb thing if they were not getting dome furious backhander?".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-69732642043078950322007-05-26T12:34:00.000+01:002007-05-26T12:34:00.000+01:00Early Day Motions should be abolished. If MPs want...Early Day Motions should be abolished. If MPs want to make fatuous dinner-party observations they should do so in their own time and at their own expense. Or get a blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-5955157204557087272007-05-26T12:11:00.000+01:002007-05-26T12:11:00.000+01:00The symbol [R] next to Clive Betts' name in the si...The symbol [R] next to Clive Betts' name in the signatories to the EDM means he has ticked the box on the form on which he has submitted the EDM to indicate he has an interest in the issue, which he has declared in the Register of Members' Interests.<BR/><BR/><I> Well done </I>, Iain, for doing so much clever detective work yourself. <BR/><BR/>But if Betts has declared the interest already, in the form required by the House, and drawn attention to it in tabling the EDM, also in the form required by the House, it means it is rather less of a "riddle", doesn't it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-14683541853782227572007-05-26T10:35:00.000+01:002007-05-26T10:35:00.000+01:00Canvas 25/5 10:11All copies of the offending books...Canvas 25/5 10:11<BR/><BR/>All copies of the offending books must be confiscated and burned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-12707159789810452252007-05-26T10:16:00.000+01:002007-05-26T10:16:00.000+01:00Leech did use to work for McDonalds.Personally I d...Leech did use to work for McDonalds.<BR/><BR/>Personally I don't see how this brings Parliament into disrepute.<BR/><BR/>If you openly register your interest and then declare it during debates (or when you table questions or EDMs) then why should that stop you speaking on that subject.<BR/><BR/>I am sure it doesn't stop Tories with Directorships in vatrious companies speaking in debates, does it Iain?<BR/><BR/>It's not corrupt is it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-13576465564681661092007-05-26T09:00:00.000+01:002007-05-26T09:00:00.000+01:00EDM's about the blunts? I was under the impression...EDM's about the blunts? I was under the impression that Betts is a Wednesdayite (I've certainly seen him at home and away games before!)<BR/><BR/>Given how rubbish he was when he was in charge of Sheffield City Council I can't say I have too much time for him but then again I'm not a great fan of anyone in Sheffield Labour party and I'm glad Labour lost overall control of Sheffield just recently.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-34265575515459354982007-05-26T08:34:00.000+01:002007-05-26T08:34:00.000+01:00On the letters page of the FT a university profess...On the letters page of the FT a university professor <A HREF="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/1498982e-0a63-11dc-93ae-000b5df10621.html" REL="nofollow">thinks trying to change the meaning of a word has Orwellian overtones</A>.Rich Teehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14037296506942507747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-21671930017798574832007-05-26T06:22:00.000+01:002007-05-26T06:22:00.000+01:00So two MPs who are in the UK Parliamentary Footbal...So two MPs who are in the UK Parliamentary Football Club, are hospitalitied (is that the right word? surely not hospitalised!) by McDonalds at the World Cup.<BR/>The hospitality was so great that nearly a year later, they sponsor an EDM supporting an action by McDonalds. Does this bring parliament into disrepute?<BR/>As compared to an illegal war in Iraq? Stopping constituents from accessing information? HIPS? Pension taxes? Junior Doctor appointments?<BR/>If those are not enough of a disreputation of parliament, perhaps the whole EDM sponsorship should be looked at.<BR/>Did anyone else in the football club go thanks to McDonalds or someone else?<BR/>Do any of the other signatories to the EDM have any kind of link to McDonalds?<BR/>How many MPs who have signed EDMs have links to the subject that the EDM is about?<BR/>Do the 181 signers of EDM 63 supporting the IWC all have links to anti whaling organisations or do those who have not signed it have links to whaling?<BR/>Saying that sponsoring or signing an EDM brings parliament into disrepute puts the sights on all MPs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-29788644605901722002007-05-26T01:18:00.000+01:002007-05-26T01:18:00.000+01:00Did David Maclean run over his head with his quad ...Did David Maclean run over his head with his quad bike?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-85480538154322283882007-05-26T01:10:00.000+01:002007-05-26T01:10:00.000+01:00I think John Leech might have worked at Mcdonald's...I think John Leech might have worked at Mcdonald's in the past. I know for certain that a Lib Dem MP has and I'm pretty sure it was him - worth checking out, I'm too lazy to do it myself.Lettermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09572427955948494269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-42980451752444647152007-05-26T00:29:00.000+01:002007-05-26T00:29:00.000+01:00Dear God in heaven. He is very ugly. Poor poor man...Dear God in heaven. He is very ugly. Poor poor man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-68337728882505631812007-05-26T00:11:00.000+01:002007-05-26T00:11:00.000+01:00That prior comment was supposed to contain a link,...That prior comment was supposed to contain a link, but it didn't work. How odd. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, the point stands.Mr Eugenideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00555302880124512593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-5818957951327589622007-05-26T00:08:00.000+01:002007-05-26T00:08:00.000+01:00Hat tip to Jamie from Blood and Treasure.Hat tip to Jamie from <A REF="http://bloodandtreasure.typepad.com/blood_treasure/2007/05/mcupdate.html">Blood and Treasure</A>.Mr Eugenideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00555302880124512593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-26585880307759424872007-05-25T23:58:00.000+01:002007-05-25T23:58:00.000+01:00you ask us not to swear on your blog and then post...you ask us not to swear on your blog and then post <I>this?</I><BR/>what is the matter with you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-89951224603223694082007-05-25T23:36:00.000+01:002007-05-25T23:36:00.000+01:00"I leave you to judge whether he has brought Parli..."I leave you to judge whether he has brought Parliament into disrepute or not."<BR/><BR/>I have. He hasn't MPs table pointless, trivial and wrong-headed EDMs all the time, sometimes at the suggestion of commercial interests. There is no reason why Mr Betts's motion should bring Parliamwent into disrepute to any greater extent than all of those.Normal Mouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374935277497669293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-68092074121626948682007-05-25T23:17:00.000+01:002007-05-25T23:17:00.000+01:00I've just seen Keith Vaz on Newsnight. I've been f...I've just seen Keith Vaz on Newsnight. I've been for a shower, but I still feel uncleanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-2810449175765546472007-05-25T23:09:00.000+01:002007-05-25T23:09:00.000+01:00This is really weak, Iain.....blah, blah, blahBut ...This is really weak, Iain.....blah, blah, blah<BR/><BR/>But he is a really ugly devil, isn't he? Not that that should detract from his right to express an opinion on behalf of his sponsors - sorry, constituents.<BR/><BR/>So, what is your favourite burger company? Krusty Burgers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-1796813426067908162007-05-25T22:54:00.000+01:002007-05-25T22:54:00.000+01:00Ever wondered what the [R] in the EDM signatories ...Ever wondered what the [R] in the EDM signatories list means?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-79585303328817810162007-05-25T22:28:00.000+01:002007-05-25T22:28:00.000+01:00I think that McDonalds have a real chance here; al...I think that McDonalds have a real chance here; all they need to do is prove that 'McJob' is racist and the editor of the OED will have to remove it or spend five years at Her Majesty's pleasure.<BR/><BR/>Its far too dangerous to allow people to use English indiscriminately. I believe that we will only be safe from racists, reactionaries and revolutionaries when Newspeak is recognised as the only fit communication system for... baa..baa..baaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-61631068102403453952007-05-25T22:19:00.000+01:002007-05-25T22:19:00.000+01:00So what is Lib Dem John Leech's 'interest' in this...So what is Lib Dem John Leech's 'interest' in this mcShite?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-23595391773367348312007-05-25T22:15:00.000+01:002007-05-25T22:15:00.000+01:00PS> Clive Betts is so ugly he could make onions cr...PS> Clive Betts is so ugly he could make onions cry! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com