Michael Martin has to go

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Wed May 13, 2009 6:33 am

Given his rabid determination for the current expenses of MPs not to be made public, is it time for Michael Martin, the Speaker of the House of Commons to stand down, or should he be sacked.

His angry tirade at MPs, during a session yersterday highlighted just how out iof touch with public opinion he is. While every member and his dog is clamouring to apollogise over the scandal and write out a cheque, he is till refusing to budge, a year after first being asked to look at MPs expenses.

The Speakers job has always been one of mutual respect across the parties but I think he has dragged the role through the mire with his actions.

Lord Tonypandy will be turning in his grave

I also read that it has been suggested he might recieve a peerage if he resigns. That would just shove the sh!t further up our noses

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree ... s-expenses

http://blogs.channel4.com/snowblog/2009 ... el-martin/

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:37 am

Michael Martin, the Commons Speaker, will face a motion of no confidence as early as this week as the campaign to have him replaced wins support from MPs.

Speaker Michael Martin will face 'no confidence' motion - Telegraph

He has to go and not be rewarded with a peerage

PETER OBORNE: Throwing out this greedy and arrogant man won't solve all our problems | Mail Online

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:48 am

Snowfire;1187957 wrote: Given his rabid determination for the current expenses of MPs not to be made public, is it time for Michael Martin, the Speaker of the House of Commons to stand down, or should he be sacked.

His angry tirade at MPs, during a session yersterday highlighted just how out iof touch with public opinion he is. While every member and his dog is clamouring to apollogise over the scandal and write out a cheque, he is till refusing to budge, a year after first being asked to look at MPs expenses.

The Speakers job has always been one of mutual respect across the parties but I think he has dragged the role through the mire with his actions.

Lord Tonypandy will be turning in his grave

I also read that it has been suggested he might recieve a peerage if he resigns. That would just shove the sh!t further up our noses

Michael Martin must resign | Douglas Carswell | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk

Snowblog - Does a peerage beckon for Speaker Michael Martin?
will they care?:-5 :-5

joesoap · Post by **joesoap** » Wed May 13, 2009 1:51 pm

Hi all,

Such a shame the gunpowder plot failed:yh_rotfl

Sack the lot of them and appoint Joanna Lummley as President I say:)

paul

dubs · Post by **dubs** » Wed May 13, 2009 4:24 pm

I actually agreed with Ken Livingston, who said today on tv that he shouldn't have got the position, it should have been Gwyneth Dunwoody.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Thu May 14, 2009 6:24 am

Seeing as it is relevant, I'd hate to see this missed. My anger is as great as when I started the thread and I'm still waiting for them to kick his arse out of the House

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Thu May 14, 2009 6:43 am

Snowfire;1187957 wrote: Given his rabid determination for the current expenses of MPs not to be made public, is it time for Michael Martin, the Speaker of the House of Commons to stand down, or should he be sacked.

His angry tirade at MPs, during a session yersterday highlighted just how out iof touch with public opinion he is. While every member and his dog is clamouring to apollogise over the scandal and write out a cheque, he is till refusing to budge, a year after first being asked to look at MPs expenses.

The Speakers job has always been one of mutual respect across the parties but I think he has dragged the role through the mire with his actions.

Lord Tonypandy will be turning in his grave

I also read that it has been suggested he might recieve a peerage if he resigns. That would just shove the sh!t further up our noses

Michael Martin must resign | Douglas Carswell | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk

Snowblog - Does a peerage beckon for Speaker Michael Martin?

Just goes to show what a peerage is worth these days. Not a hill of beans. Mandeleson comes to mind. Lets not forget about m'lady Barroness Buddin!

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Thu May 14, 2009 7:01 am

Raven;1188514 wrote: Just goes to show what a peerage is worth these days. Not a hill of beans. Mandeleson comes to mind. Lets not forget about m'lady Barroness Buddin!

Ugh ! Mandelson. As slimy as the green custard that environmental protestor threw over him

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Thu May 14, 2009 8:04 am

My favourite moment:

YouTube - Flash Gordon Brown.wmv

Mr Cameron..... ORDER ORDER

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Thu May 14, 2009 8:09 am

Snowfire;1188517 wrote: Ugh ! Mandelson. As slimy as the green custard that environmental protestor threw over him

Oh that was a rich tea moment!!:yh_rotfl Almost worth the criminal record that produced!

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Thu May 14, 2009 8:11 am

Raven;1188553 wrote: Oh that was a rich tea moment!!:yh_rotfl Almost worth the criminal record that produced!

How satisfying that must of felt

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Thu May 14, 2009 8:16 am

Snowfire;1188557 wrote: How satisfying that must of felt
Oh you know it! The aim was perfect!:wah: