tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post3006433146306884812..comments2024-03-04T17:54:32.559+00:00Comments on Iain Dale's Diary: PMQs & Open ThreadIain Dalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270146219458384372noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-72084812129953980002009-06-25T11:28:04.412+01:002009-06-25T11:28:04.412+01:00I wish Cameron would change his line of attack. Br...I wish Cameron would change his line of attack. Brown going into the election mindlessly promising more and more spending, is exactly what the Tories want.<br />If Cameron pushes his luck, no doubt we will get another U-turn with Brown claiming to be the originator and world expert at painless cuts !<br /><br />Alan Johnson's body language was exquisite. He looked totally knackered and desperate for a kip.<br />Bossing one of the great offices of state is not for the light of weight ... all that reading and decision making to do ...Dimotonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-61438779129888735112009-06-25T09:29:32.951+01:002009-06-25T09:29:32.951+01:00Cameron really got under his skin and I reckon Bro...Cameron really got under his skin and I reckon Brown was close to losing it completely.<br /><br />Brown's position on 'we are bringing forward spending' was clutching at straws, so obvioulsy not the case.<br /><br />I wouldn't be surprised if we see Brown completely loose control at PMQs at some point over the next few weeks.SHBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-50029842749963724322009-06-24T23:53:56.736+01:002009-06-24T23:53:56.736+01:00If anyone thinks Cameron's behaviour today wil...If anyone thinks Cameron's behaviour today will endear him to the electorate they should think again.<br /><br />It did nothing for Hague, it will do nothing for Cameron.<br /><br />The Tory front bench looked like a bunch of silly school kids laughing when someone has broken wind.Pheasant Pluckernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-50375836289524289442009-06-24T21:20:15.851+01:002009-06-24T21:20:15.851+01:00Can we have Betty Boothroyd back yet, please?Can we have Betty Boothroyd back yet, please?The Grim Reaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05543130733645367498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-87452965688175530352009-06-24T19:09:25.143+01:002009-06-24T19:09:25.143+01:00There's been a slaughering on the government o...There's been a slaughering on the government over the opposition day debate on the Iraq inquiry from all sides of the house. I'm very surprised Andrew Mackinley didn't get up and chin the defence minister who spoke last. Even if they get the vote today they've had a good pasting with some of the most severe beatings coming from the labour benches.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904181998734097782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-15310359282417294382009-06-24T18:32:45.534+01:002009-06-24T18:32:45.534+01:00Not a single mention of PMQs on the BBC six o'...Not a single mention of PMQs on the BBC six o'clock news.<br /><br />Why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-35798470163782516772009-06-24T18:25:35.787+01:002009-06-24T18:25:35.787+01:00Not so much of the git matey!Is it true he has sat...Not so much of the git matey!Is it true he has sat nav in the chair in case he gets lost?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-45156558445419032572009-06-24T18:18:44.580+01:002009-06-24T18:18:44.580+01:00It's a bit hard to judge impartially when you ...It's a bit hard to judge impartially when you had a definite preference for another to accede to Speaker. I admire those Conservatives who maintain Bercow won in a fair contest and should be given a fair chance, and in particular that the post of Speaker should be respected. I do not particularly like the whinging of the likes of Nadine Dorries, who look like sore losers. However, since you ask, I thought his performance to be that of a bumptious git.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-14018696304227070282009-06-24T18:01:41.684+01:002009-06-24T18:01:41.684+01:00The speaker did very well, for a corrupt, swindlin...The speaker did very well, for a corrupt, swindling cheat.<br /><br />As usual Brown was rubbish, but that's not really going to change.bnzsshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05864389764701176671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-23562601969537939132009-06-24T17:37:53.732+01:002009-06-24T17:37:53.732+01:00Since the world and his wife are promoting their b...Since the world and his wife are promoting their blogs here, here's mine, with the added benefit of videos of Brown/Cameron; Brown/Clegg exchanges. Btw, Iain - what happened to your 'promise' to include blogs that advertised your election-special radio prog in a round-up?<br /><br /><a href="http://callingengland.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Calling England</a>Goodnight Viennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10414174735110327369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-30919328662964891332009-06-24T17:34:03.297+01:002009-06-24T17:34:03.297+01:00I wondered also why Little Bercow interrupted; his...I wondered also why Little Bercow interrupted; his ego is the only thing about him that isn't small.<br /><br />Looking at him hidden in the depths of the Chair brought to my mind the Denis Waterman portrayal in Little Britain.Madeleinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-11794462742194882252009-06-24T16:59:35.450+01:002009-06-24T16:59:35.450+01:00Thank you Daisy. I can see now that the 'mad&...Thank you Daisy. I can see now that the 'mad' question was a stroke of genius.<br /><br />Roger, Bercow didn't do very well from Brown's point of view. At one point Gordon was working himself up into a lather and as he approached a crescendo and was about deliver his punchline little Bercow rose to his little feet and interrupted for no reason other than to get in on the act. Gordon had trouble picking up where he left off and the torrent of self-justification just petered outDesperate Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04961605512194121921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-80858625811425713872009-06-24T16:59:05.994+01:002009-06-24T16:59:05.994+01:00BBC's Nick Robinson - Brown Lied:
"This ...<b>BBC's Nick Robinson - Brown Lied:</b><br /><br /><i>"This comes on the day when the prime minister repeatedly refused to explain or apologise <b>for his inaccurate claim at last week's PMQs</b> that capital expenditure was going up between now and the Olympics."</i><br /><br /><b>Mervyn's done it again</b><br /><a rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/nickrobinson/2009/06/mervyns_done_it.html#comments</a>MaBeckettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-63714248871503208822009-06-24T16:27:25.058+01:002009-06-24T16:27:25.058+01:00Fascinatingly horrible today. Brown made one slip...Fascinatingly horrible today. Brown made one slip of the tongue after another - the best was accusing the Liberals (sic) of wanting to cut spending unlike the Conser..er Labour party. He just ranted on whilst DC tormented him by asking the same question 6 times. Darling sat by Brown's side looking as though he was on Death Row, and even Johnson was totally unmoved. Agree with others that the planted questions were a joke-poorly articulated with Brown's response having been pre-scripted and rehearsed.<br /><br />I thought Bercow did pretty well. Not afraid of expressing himself and unlikely to be cowed. He might turn out ok. It was a nice surprise not to have his useless predecessor there.<br /><br />Scores?<br />Bercow 6<br />Brown 2<br />Cameron 6<br />Clegg 5Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14302719012218692188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-81816466635451646312009-06-24T16:20:59.591+01:002009-06-24T16:20:59.591+01:00Now who was the lucky lad at Eton who had Dave as ...Now who was the lucky lad at Eton who had Dave as his fag?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-69137533661381276922009-06-24T16:18:19.638+01:002009-06-24T16:18:19.638+01:00Dear Mr Dan,
Perfectly understandable. The Conser...Dear Mr Dan,<br /><br />Perfectly understandable. The Conservatives simply wish to ensure Brown remains in office until the election, whether or not his pals take the obvious step of having him certified.Daisynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-45580725460739604502009-06-24T16:11:26.013+01:002009-06-24T16:11:26.013+01:00I didn't understand that question about retain...I didn't understand that question about retaining the services of MPs who've been sectioned under the Mental Health Act. The questioner seemed to be keen to ensure that men and women who are certifiable should be allowed to sit in parliament and make Laws.Desperate Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04961605512194121921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-21869065808696512092009-06-24T15:56:28.910+01:002009-06-24T15:56:28.910+01:00I think Brown looked and sounded terrible today. I...I think Brown looked and sounded terrible today. I believe the pointed question on Mental Health from the Tory was quite significant.<br /><br />I would not bet against Brown leaving office before Parliament resumes in September on health grounds.<br /><br />I would still like Cameron to really turn the knife in Browns back, by asking the simple question, where is the money coming from for 'Investment' in services that Brown speaks , the country credit card and expense account is above its limit.<br /><br />Instead of calling him Prime Minister, Cameron should start using the name Percy Thrower, after each planted question.<br /><br />Cameron 8 (For keeping the attack ongoing from last week)<br />Clegg 4<br />Brown 1<br />Speaker -9 for not wearing the proper traditional attire.The Purplelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824474829595685623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-46977079566314206982009-06-24T15:48:02.980+01:002009-06-24T15:48:02.980+01:00Trevor: Daisy has your measure. You have just been...Trevor: Daisy has your measure. You have just been, as you put it, "analised". Better watch out, Mandy's about!Rear gunnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-59232185859414446852009-06-24T15:42:50.850+01:002009-06-24T15:42:50.850+01:00Daisy. That's it! I couldn't work out wha...Daisy. That's it! I couldn't work out what Bercow reminded me of - a chameleon of course. Brilliant.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04586735342675041312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-23352394031108559542009-06-24T15:35:25.662+01:002009-06-24T15:35:25.662+01:00I hardly think a couple of comments on the subject...I hardly think a couple of comments on the subject of Bercow can be taken as evidence of obsession, Mr Trevorsden. <br /><br />As for desperation, as the old saying goes, if you can keep your head when all around are losing theirs, you probably haven't fully grasped the nature and extent of the problem. Desperate? I should F***ING think so!!<br /><br />The rather pathetic tactic of labelling those with whom you disagree as "deranged" does not speak well of the quality of your argument, intelligence or integrity.<br /><br />In short, up yours, sunshine!Daisynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-17535140960992110912009-06-24T15:30:13.592+01:002009-06-24T15:30:13.592+01:00Brown must not be PM long enough for the Irish to ...Brown <b>must</b> not be PM long enough for the Irish to vote for the correct answer to Lisbon, the lizard Mandelson is here just for that purpose- <a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/william_rees_mogg/article6549491.ece" rel="nofollow">keep GB propped up long enough</a>.Yak40https://www.blogger.com/profile/10391635243252561168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-57388738464573411642009-06-24T15:19:04.159+01:002009-06-24T15:19:04.159+01:00I think the Bercow obsessives are in danger of bec...I think the Bercow obsessives are in danger of becoming a bit deranged. I am not a fan BTW - but if every twitch and sniff is to be analised you are getting a bit desperate.<br /><br />It is the job of the speaker to keep order in the house. One way is to use ridicule for those who deserve it - and that must be quite a few.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-9343357891134431012009-06-24T15:01:02.090+01:002009-06-24T15:01:02.090+01:00Daisy, loved your comment on Bercow. What a creep ...Daisy, loved your comment on Bercow. What a creep he is.Mrs Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6214838.post-75290376781006388662009-06-24T15:00:41.968+01:002009-06-24T15:00:41.968+01:00"Can somebody recommend a good carpenter to P..."Can somebody recommend a good carpenter to Paul Halsall"<br /><br />I'm a dab hand with a chainsaw, if that'll help?Daisynoreply@blogger.com