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The Privy Council

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rosequartz Sat 17-Oct-15 18:30:56

There was another thread about Jeremy Corbyn not having attended a Privy Council meeting, the first one after he was made Labour Leader.
Apparently, he is now saying that he wants to be made a member before a possible vote on Syria.
The Privy Council exists, Corbyn has the right to become a Privy Counsellor - but is he right in his misgivings and should he refuse to join on principle? Or should he join and fight from within?

I know some people would never dream of reading a link from the DM but this is a critical essay about the Privy Council and very interesting:

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3276600/Secret-Smug-Sinister-ve-covered-torture-led-illegal-war-placing-Press-state-control-s-time-kill-shadowy-establishment-mafia-Privy-Council.html

LuckyDucky Mon 26-Oct-15 22:26:51

Roseq how can JC have been so short sighted?

How can he credibly lead the opposition, when only looking at the immediate picture?
He reminds me of ignorant drivers who only look 10 feet in front
when they should look as far up the road as possible.

He's not nasty, only unprofessional unused to the spotlight or leadership. Who writes his speeches?

Do you think JC must ought to acquire a demeanour which will enable him to dumbfound editors? Once Labour policies have been
found to be workable and palatable. Then, maybe then, editors will listen, despite initial feelings of rejection and derision.

Am I too simplistic? don't hold back

I'm too tired to think express my thoughts succinctly and, without error.

rosequartz Mon 26-Oct-15 23:30:50

confused sorry