Tag Archives: Jeremy Corbyn

Is This The End Of The Road For The Fixed-Term Parliaments Act 2011?

Posted on November 25, 2019 by jasonloch

Regular readers of my blog will know that I’m not a fan of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011. I think it was a cynical ploy to stabilize David Cameron’s coalition government, and it has done far more harm than good. … Continue reading →

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Could The Queen Dismiss Boris Johnson?

Posted on August 7, 2019 by jasonloch

With Boris Johnson seemingly determined to take Britain out of the European Union on October 31 come hell or high water, MPs from all parties are debating how they can stop a no-deal Brexit. One of the options under consideration … Continue reading →

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Some Notions About Motions

Posted on September 17, 2017 by jasonloch

The Daily Telegraph’s Gordon Rayner included a real howler in his article about the DUP’s rebellion in the Commons last week: “Because the motions have been tabled by the Opposition they are not legally binding…” Rayner was referring to the … Continue reading →

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Voting Down The Queen’s Speech

Posted on June 21, 2017 by jasonloch

With the Conservatives still short of a deal that will guarantee their majority, there is a real chance that Theresa May’s government could be defeated on the Queen’s Speech. A reader named Nathan recently wrote to ask if any examples … Continue reading →

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No, Jeremy Corbyn Didn’t Need To Bow To The Queen

Posted on June 21, 2017 by jasonloch

Several readers have asked me about Jeremy Corbyn’s failure to bow to the Queen during the State Opening of Parliament. Some on social media have accused him of showing a lack of respect for Her Majesty, while others have lauded … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Corbyn And The Privy Council (Again)

Posted on October 8, 2015 by jasonloch

The saga/farce of Jeremy Corbyn and the Privy Council continues. The Daily Telegraph have been working themselves into a lather over his alleged refusal to be sworn in as a Privy Counsellor. Corbyn was expected to take the oath at today’s meeting, but he declined … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Corbyn And The Privy Council

Posted on September 14, 2015 by jasonloch

During the Labour leadership race, there was some speculation that Jeremy Corbyn, a staunch republican, might refuse to become a Privy Counsellor if he won the election. But lo and behold, Corbyn decided to become right honourable after all. This really shouldn’t surprise … Continue reading →

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