I come and go on Gransnet and have just returned after a break to find some really interesting topics. durhamjen is so up there with all the facts and must do such a lot of reading. She knows just how to put her finger on relevant information which is very useful to us all on here. She's evidently a driven woman - ideal for the above post. whitewave would make an admirable deputy.
The abolition of the House of Lords will probably be a priority for this new regime! You could just change your name by deed poll, Jane - they can't touch you for that...
Now, now, whitewave. We are going to behave in our parliament. No scandals Wherever it is, we will build or buy a Premier Inn type place, so all MPs have a reasonable room to sleep in close to the parliament building. No expenses scandals for us.
Best hang on until you find which party is the favourite for oversea tax dodgers , so far you have the choice of Tory and UKIP, but who knows what else will be revealed
Money will always talk though. If only life was so straightforward that everyone just paid their dues. The really wealthy will always find ways to stash it. Cynical? Moi?
Who are the back b enchers - I think we will need a very firm whip to keep some of them in order. whitewave see other thread about whether or not a 4 year old should be able to whip their own bottom. Should it be a requirement for all us new MPSs do you think?
Sam Cam gets and pays £54k for an advisor for her dress choice etc. I wouldn't mind just the 54k just for dresses although goodness knows what I would buy for that.