Those by-elections (potential and otherwise) in full

[PR1Berske]

City of Chester - on resignation of MP following investigation into sexual abuse claims

West Lancashire - on resignation of MP to take up new role at NHS Foundation Trust

 

[PR1Berske]

If those report is accurate there will be potentially four by-elections as a result.

 

[Elpenor]

Alok Sharma is MP for Reading West and that must be considered a marginal seat given how polls are, and was Labour from 1997-2010

 

[Dogsauce]

Does Truss get a resignation honours list too? What kind of dunces and wingnuts will she be sending up?

 

[rasputin]

If those report is accurate there will be potentially four by-elections as a result.

There are reports that they have agreed to defer taking up their peerages until the end of the Parliament, to avoid by elections.

 

[PR1Berske]

There are reports that they have agreed to defer taking up their peerages until the end of the Parliament, to avoid by elections.

That's playing very fast and loose with the rules but I guess that's the Conservatives for you

 

[se5]

Does Truss get a resignation honours list too? What kind of dunces and wingnuts will she be sending up?

Yes she does - although according to this article ‘Don’t embarrass the king’: Liz Truss told to forgo a lengthy honours list she will be told not to make it very long

 

[SpookyFrank]

Yes she does - although according to this article ‘Don’t embarrass the king’: Liz Truss told to forgo a lengthy honours list she will be told not to make it very long

It's just a list of all her friends.

It reads as follows:
 Nobody
Wine
Vengeance

 

[PR1Berske]

 

[PR1Berske]

Looks like Stretford and Urmston is confirmed

 

[PR1Berske]

Under the regulations in the Recall of MPs Act, there will almost certainly be a recall petition in Rutherglen and Hamilton West.

If the petition passes, then there will be a by-election in time.

Margaret Ferrier should be suspended from Commons for 30 days for Covid breach, says committee​

MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West should face suspension for breaking rules on coronavirus, says committee on standards

PA Media
Thu 30 Mar 2023 04.25 EDT


The MP for Rutherglen and Hamilton West Margaret Ferrier should be suspended from the House of Commons for 30 days for breaching Covid rules, the committee on standards has recommended.

 

[Bingoman]

Under the regulations in the Recall of MPs Act, there will almost certainly be a recall petition in Rutherglen and Hamilton West.

If the petition passes, then there will be a by-election in time.

I think Labour will fancy their chances

 

[belboid]

I think Labour will fancy their chances

2017-19 MP Ged Killeen already chosen as the candidate, almost as if they'd been expecting this for some time.

 

[PR1Berske]

12ft |

12ft.io

 

[PR1Berske]

Oh, that didn't work as I'd liked.

Telegraph reporting that Boris ' 3 peerage nominations will have to force by-elections

 

[PR1Berske]

This is a bit back and forth but here goes.

Margaret Ferrier (SNP, Rutherglen and Hamilton West) travelled across the country and throughout the Palace of Westminster, after testing positive for Covid during the period of quarantine and restrictions. Over the subsequent period she has:

*Lost the party whip (October 2020)
*Arrested for culpable and reckless conduct (January 2021)
*Pleaded guilty (August 2022)
*Sentenced to community service (September 2022)
*Recommended for 30-days Commons suspension.... which she automatically appealed (March 2023)
*Lost that appeal (May 2023)

As of today the next likely step is suspension, followed by the Recall Petition, which will either result in the by-election (if successful) or nothing at all (if not).

 

[PR1Berske]

The vote to suspend Margaret Ferrier would have happened today were it not for rumours about Boris supporters voting against it because they're worried the same fate will befall him. So if you're not sure if the House of Commons is functioning properly, an MP who has broken the law and is supposed to be suspended for a month is being allowed to stay in position because of the never ending internecine battle amongst Conservatives.

Boris Johnson allies accused of planning to block Margaret Ferrier suspension

Supporters said to fear that 30-day Commons ban for Covid breach would set a precedent if Johnson faces similar vote

www.theguardian.com

 

[platinumsage]

Mid Bedfordshire, there's another one coming up too but I can't recall who.

 

[Bingoman]

Mid Bedfordshire, there's another one coming up too but I can't recall who.

What is Labour chances?

 

[belboid]

What is Labour chances?

almost fuck all. Still 10k behind in1997

 

[PR1Berske]

South Lanarkshire Council has announced there will be seven signing places for the Margaret Ferrier recall petition.


The Petition will be available from 9am until 5pm each working day within the Petition Signing Period.

With extended opening hours as follows:

9am to 8pm on Monday 26 June 2023, Tuesday 4 July 2023, Wednesday 12 July 2023, Thursday 20 July 2023, and Thursday 27 July 2023
9am to 1pm on Saturday 1 July 2023 and Saturday 22 July 2023

 

[moochedit]

BBC News - Nadine Dorries: Former minister stands down as Tory MP

Nadine Dorries: Former minister stands down as Tory MP

The ex-culture secretary and close ally of Boris Johnson says she is standing down "with immediate effect".

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[PR1Berske]

Mid Bedfordshire:

Nadine Dorries general thread: Nadine Dorries: Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
Mid Bedfordshire specific: Mid Bedfordshire by-election (Nadine Dorries to the Lords)

Uxbridge and South Ruislip
Boris general thread: PM Boris Johnson - monster thread for a monster twat
Uxbridge specific: Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election

 

[moochedit]

Any of boris's other mates going as well? Pritti? Mogg?

 

[PR1Berske]

Selby and Ainsty: Selby and Ainsty by-election

 

[platinumsage]

On Monday there will be at least three Crown Steward and Bailiffs of the Manor of Northstead in one day. I think the last time that happened was 1985 when Enoch Powell resigned along with his UUP chums.

 

[Bingoman]

Selby and Ainsty: Selby and Ainsty by-election

What are labour and Lib Dems chances here

 

[PR1Berske]

 

[A380]

It's just a list of all her friends.

It reads as follows:
 Nobody
Wine
Vengeance

Truss said this list of four complied with her standards.

 

[A380]

On Monday there will be at least three Crown Steward and Bailiffs of the Manor of Northstead in one day. I think the last time that happened was 1985 when Enoch Powell resigned along with his UUP chums.

So a good day to poach the king’s deer in the forest at Northstead then?