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One for Roger to give us the low down on, methinks.

http://www.theguardian.com/education/20 ... tem-broken" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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For once, the FibDems are getting a round of applause BTL: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/sep/05/bedroom-tax-bill-splits-coalition-second-reading?commentpage=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Admittedly, it's a slow hand clap, but I suppose it goes to show that they...

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Murdoch and Farage have a secret meeting in NY, I wouldn't put it past the old bugger to endorse the Kippers, not for a minute. http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-London/2014/09/05/EXCLUSIVE-Farage-and-Murdoch-in-private-meeting-in-New-York-City" onclick="window.open(this.href);return fal...

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Murdoch and Farage have a secret meeting in NY, I wouldn't put it past the old bugger to endorse the Kippers, not for a minute. http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-London/2014/09/05/EXCLUSIVE-Farage-and-Murdoch-in-private-meeting-in-New-York-City" onclick="window.open(this.href);return fal...

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Murdoch and Farage have a secret meeting in NY, I wouldn't put it past the old bugger to endorse the Kippers, not for a minute. http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-London/2014/09/05/EXCLUSIVE-Farage-and-Murdoch-in-private-meeting-in-New-York-City" onclick="window.open(this.href);return fal...

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Has anyone any idea how the LibDems, who attended voted? Going to find an old saucepan and that can be used as a spittoon as I read the list. Not seen a full list but, according to the BBC, Vince Cable and Simon Hughes voted for the Bill!! I wonder if that's time called on the coalition. Funny how ...

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TheGrimSqueaker wrote:Ayes 306, Noes 231 - the Government have been defeated by 75 votes!!

Good - be interesting to see how the FibDems voted.

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LadyCentauria wrote:Closure Motion:

Ayes: 304
Noes: 237

Now dividing on Bill being read a 2nd Time

Further thanks - and a belated welcome to you, LC, hope you find the place to your liking. Your locker is next to pk1's, the cafeteria is open until 8pm and bicycle hre can be arranged for a nominal fee.

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frightful_oik wrote:I'm following it on Freeview 131 - BBC Parliament.

Of course, how silly of me! Might have a look in a mo. Bet my idiot MP's up to his usual loathsome tricks.

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refitman wrote:
ErnstRemarx wrote:FO, how/where are you following the parliamentary coverage?
It's on the BBC website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/democracylive/21006885" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Cheers Dan - will have a look.

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FO, how/where are you following the parliamentary coverage?

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Dave's said he won't go after a 'yes' vote and Salmond's said he won't go after a 'no' vote - so it seems we're stuck with them both until the relevant elections! http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/top-stories/david-cameron-vows-not-to-step-down-after-yes-vote-1-3531036 http://www.scotsman.com/n...

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Dare I say it, the Prime Minister isn't looking terribly "prime ministerial" any more is he? :lol: I could almost hear Jim Naughtie's inner giggle of disbelief at Cameron's response to his question this morning asking what Cameron was actually able to do about IS and their threat to kill ...

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Knowing Londoners it wouldn't surprise me if Eddie Izzard won, couldn't be worse than the clown they have got at the moment. Izzard has said if he stands it will be in 2020, so not this time around. Again, like Christian, he doesn't carry a mass of baggage and is well informed, so could be an emine...

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Been busy of late, have lurked and had the news on but missing general chat. Is it me or has it become more evident of late that Cameron is way out of his depth on all matters? Hi diGriz, a pleasure to see you round these parts - like the new place? Your room is just as you left it. Cameron's got p...

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http://4bitnews.com/uk/scotland-votes-yes-cameron-will-face-immediate-calls-resignation-within/ Check this out. 8-) Indeed, very interesting stuff. So would Cameron be forced out a matter of months before a full UK wide general election? It would be a gift to all non-government parties. Mind you, k...

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Well known Marxist James Forsyth declares the election is Miliband's to lose and Tory MPs are planning their careers of outside Parliament. :lol: Still, wish he wouldn't make statements like that, I can remember '92. http://www.spectator.co.uk/features/9304712/divide-and-dont-rule/" onclick=&q...

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Temulkar wrote:Just a plug for my blog, This one has been updated to reflect Carswell's defection.

http://jemahlevans.wix.com/jemahlevans# ... 45B7F48D7D

Well researched and nicely written - thanks!

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http://4bitnews.com/uk/scotland-votes-yes-cameron-will-face-immediate-calls-resignation-within/ Check this out. 8-) Indeed, very interesting stuff. So would Cameron be forced out a matter of months before a full UK wide general election? It would be a gift to all non-government parties. Mind you, k...

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Ephie: "I've had a lot of sympathy for it since Cameron refused to consider Devo Max; a close friend (left Labour) has been out campaigning for Yes, and she thinks they could win. She's knocking on doors in Glasgow, and even people who are old Labour to the core and hate Salmond are getting out...

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BwrhoT7CAAA_bz9.jpg:large Hmm, what's to criticise about a man who arguably unleashed an illegal - and certainly very foolish - war, harmed the Labour party almost beyond recall and has massively enriched himself through dodgy business dealings since his departure from p...

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Thought provoking post from Ephemerid. I quite like the idea that a Yes vote would lead to the gradual fragmentation of the UK, perhaps to be reconstituted one day as a Federation of British Republics? I would wish the Scots God speed and a fair wind if it weren't for the fact that a break up of th...

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TechnicalEmphemera, bet you are a wow at a party! Well it's been a wonderful experience shared with other Labour supporters, Unforgettable! I will be logging out now, never to return, many thanks! Well, that was exciting whilst it lasted, I guess. Should I delete this folks, or should I leave it he...

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The preferred Ukip 'narrative' for the last few years seems to have been that they are just as attractive to Labour voters as Tories, and trying to denounce as myth the idea that Ukip voters are all disaffected Tories, so it doesn't surprise me that they are claiming possible defections from Labour...

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on an unrelated note, I won't be posting much today as I'm off to my father in law's wedding around lunchtime. He's in his early 70's and a widower since Ms.Remarx' mother died a few years ago from Lewy Body dementia. He's met a lovely woman in her 70's - a widow - and today they tie the knot in nea...

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http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/aug/29/conservatives-split-david-cameron-fails-renegotiate-eu-membership Just for starters - the delicious thought of the Tory party falling to pieces. Morning :) For years have dreamed of the Tories imploding, but what comes in its place ? The thought of Ki...

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http://www.theguardian.com/politics/201 ... membership" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Just for starters - the delicious thought of the Tory party falling to pieces.

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Morning all.

Dan must be having a lie in, so I thought I'd get the bacon on and make a brew.

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I don't want anyone to leave on my account. I really don't. On the other hand, just because something's meant humorously doesn't mean some people might not justifiably take exception. I quite take your point Robert. Essex has been the butt of off colour jokes for about as long as I can remember - a...

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Actually, I'm not, but I don't live very far from Bacup, the only town I know where they still point at aircraft flying above, and hail each other with the greeting "Gimme six!".

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Blimey Mr Snozers, it was in the way of being light hearted banter. I shall refrain from expressing any comments of a humorous nature in future. ;-) Sorry, you must have caught me at a bad moment. Tell you what, tell me where you're from and I'll make a crack about how everyone there has extra digi...

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Just switched on BBC News24 to see how this raised threat level malarkey is being covered. You'd think WWIII has broken out. It's all very hysterical with added Dave. Best avoided. Gives him a chance to chair another COBBLERS meeting, or whatever that lot's called. Nice photo op for the clearly con...

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In case people aren't aware what the Labour party policy re badger culling and bovine TB is - recent letter from Maria Eagle in response to a query from a voter sets it out very clearly. Dear .............., Thank you for contacting me about the Government’s policy of supporting the culling of badg...

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Just got a pop-up for something called Guardian Crowd. Anyone know what this is or have experience of it? Was wondering if it runs parallel to CIF or is there to replace it. Maybe I have missed this before, but did the Guardian always have something called 'the Guardian view', or did it have editor...

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Oh fun and games :) UKIP's Roger Lord to challenge Douglas Carswell for Clacton http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-28977961" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Yes, I would imagine Labour are sitting watching this very happily right now. Sitting MP doesn't bother telling loc...

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So, in other words, a cynical political calculation by a cynical MP and the cynical and unprincipled head of a party of reality denying fantasists and nostalgia riddled halfwits. It genuinely frightens me that so many gullible people see them as plausible enough to vote for. Clacton didn't have a U...

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Will the Kippers, those who've spouted so often about Ed 'knifing' his brother, complain about Roger Lord being pooped on by Carswell & Farage ? They certainly can't crow about "local candidates not being imposed by the party centre" any longer. Carswell didn't even have the courtesy ...

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rebeccariots2 wrote:
Neil Henderson ‏@hendopolis 59m
TIMES: Cameron braced for more UKIP defections #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/HKGguTeDLU
'Cameron braced' conjures up a less than prime ministerial image ...

Ooh, that's got to sting.

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Tim Montgomerie ‏@TimMontgomerie 1h RT @IndyPolitics Tories fear Carswell’s defection to Ukip may be 1st of many http://ind.pn/1zMjBTf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; < I suspect 2 more may defect by October Looks like it's going to be a rip roaring conference season ... Er...

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There has been some discussion re the timing of this by-election with regard to the party conferences. Worth remembering there, then, that the order this year is different to usual - the LibDem gathering would normally be in the week ending 20th September, but the Scottish referendum means it has b...

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http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/aug/28/ukip-clacton-carswell-roger-lord Ooh, getting interesting now... The thought of watching them knocking lumps out of each other all the way to May is delightful. Since the boundaries changed I don't know that there's any chance of a Labour MP (Harwich ...

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http://www.theguardian.com/politics/201 ... roger-lord" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Ooh, getting interesting now...

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http://www.9thousandfeet.com/blog/page-two/ Posted on August 27, 2014 by NatashaFatale As satirists around the world scribble their “Goodbye cruel world” notes and reach for their razor blades and sleeping pills, CNN reveals that a nine-year-old girl, on vacation with her family in northern Arizona...

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Doesn't look faked. UKIP’s Clacton Candidate Says He Won’t Stand Down For Douglas Carswell http://www.buzzfeed.com/jimwaterson/ukips-clacton-candidate-says-he-wont-stand-down-for-douglas Oh dear...Farage must be wondering if this is such a great a coup as he thought it would be... How about Officia...

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Retweeted by Iain Dale Roger Lord UKIP ‏@RogerLordUKIP 18m I challenge you @DouglasCarswell to a duel. I will have satisfaction at this outrage you and Nigel have schemed like thieves in the night. His tweets read like something out of Blackadder though ... hard to take seriously ... but he seems v...

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Doesn't really matter, tbh. The UKIP national executive has always had the final say in selecting Westminster by-election candidates - and certainly will use their powers in this instance :) I'm sure they will - but that doesn't half mark them out as 'just like all the other parties' doesn't it? No...

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Doesn't really matter, tbh. The UKIP national executive has always had the final say in selecting Westminster by-election candidates - and certainly will use their powers in this instance :) I'm sure they will - but that doesn't half mark them out as 'just like all the other parties' doesn't it? No...

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Has anyone posted our new URL over at the Graun's DP thread? Might attract a few more refugees - look, no nesting!

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By his voting record shall ye know him...

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/11621/ ... cton/votes" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Frightening. And that's what a UKIP government would probably be like.

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rebeccariots2 wrote:
MirrorJames ‏@MirrorJames 4m
Dave looks v angry...

I suspect a bad day just got substantially worse...

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