Did someone knock over the decanter?

OR *zips it*

But that didn't stop it

Does my detective mind tell me that this has already been mentioned? I've been out in the garden baking m'brains.

Not that I'm aware, Joe - I'm just feeling a bit silly this afternoon
Glad you've been enjoying the sun, my problem's probably cabin fever from being stuck in the office!

A view from the labour lib/dem supporting paper -

http://www.guardian.co.uk/comm...-lords-political-fix

'So even before the coalition government has outlined its Queen's speech it already starts the parliament with 47 more peers than the Labour opposition in the House of Lords.

But apparently that is not good enough. The Daily Telegraph says today that the coalition has "agreed to drastically alter the make-up of the upper chamber" because it is "dominated by Labour's 211 existing peers". It is hard to see how a chamber of 707 peers can be "dominated" by a group of 211 – especially as it was a group that suffered more than 350 defeats over seven years – but let us put that to one side.'

 

It needs got rid of,an unelected upper house has no place in a democracy.

The New Politics/Gerrymandering democracy abuse Pt 3

According to Wiki Labour have 211, Tories 188, LibDems 72, UKIP 2 and Crossbenchers 182, Lords Spiritual 24



Tories and LibDems by themselves can outvote Labour.  Making a reasonable assumption that Crossbenchers are likely to be rich and therefore tend towards the right wing then it's easy to see how Labour can have been outvoted so often. 



So Labour shouldn't be the largest party and some adjustment needs to be made but never the less Labour certainly don't  'dominate' the House the Lords.

I've forgotten how to quote on here but I agree with Katty.


Oh and Carnelian - haven't see you around so slightly OT but many congrats on going up as champions

My first thought too Suzi (Tena pads all round!)

There are of course the new additions about to swell the ranks from the Honours List for the outgoing government, which will add more Labour peers, therefore more Conservative peers will also be needed.

Hi Veggie, nice to hear from you again.   Yes, it ended up being a great season after that shocking first day. (I've forgotten how to quote as well!)  I don't know how to do anything on this site! 

You made a wise choice not being around during the election...


It was kicking off left, right and centre.

I've remembered how to quote now. Just highlight what you want to quote and the press the post reply box!!
Was it mad on here then Meaty? I didn't think anyone cared that much about the election. I was really pleased and astonished that a Green got elected in Brighton on the FPTP system.

It wasn't really that bad...you've been here during BB haven't you? Zaphod's General Election thread was almost as warm and fluffy as some of the Fan Clubs on here.

I left it at the thought stage soops