Alan Beith throws his hat (and tights and buckled shoes) into the ring
Money is pouring on Alan Beith to succeed Michael Martin as next Speaker. Mike Smithson has the story.
Tags: Alan Beith, SpeakerMoney is pouring on Alan Beith to succeed Michael Martin as next Speaker. Mike Smithson has the story.
Tags: Alan Beith, SpeakerVince Cable has just ruled himself out as next Speaker. Pity, in my humble opinion.
Tags: Speaker, Vince CableIn THE shortest speach ever…the Speaker has announced that he will stand down on 21st June. Bit of an anti-climax.. but one more obstacle has been removed. This is an important step in the road to cleaning up Westminster. Now the focus will switch back to the MPs, the party leaders and of course, what the Met Police decide to do…
Tags: Michael Martin, SpeakerThe Met Police has today announced that they will not investigate those responsible for the LEAKING of MP expenses to The Telegraph. So the Telegraph can rest a little easier….
MPs can’t. The Met Police are still in discussions with the CPS concerning prosecutions of MPs who may have broken the law concerning expenses.
How the tide has turned.
Tags: Michael Martin, SpeakerRumours are arife that Michael Martin will quit his post this afternoon, with the BBC rather tentatively stating:
“STV reported that he will make the announcement to MPs at 1430 BST – but the report has not been confirmed.”
More soon.
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