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*DURHAMGEN FOR PM ??*

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gangy5 Wed 06-Apr-16 11:07:09

I come and go on Gransnet and have just returned after a break to find some really interesting topics. durhamjen is so up there with all the facts and must do such a lot of reading. She knows just how to put her finger on relevant information which is very useful to us all on here. She's evidently a driven woman - ideal for the above post. whitewave would make an admirable deputy.

Jalima Thu 07-Apr-16 21:00:31

Correction - or the House of Lords and Baronesses!

Ana Thu 07-Apr-16 21:04:34

The abolition of the House of Lords will probably be a priority for this new regime! You could just change your name by deed poll, Jane - they can't touch you for that...wink

Jalima Thu 07-Apr-16 21:24:19

Yes, that thought did cross my mind Ana

Jane10 Thu 07-Apr-16 21:43:28

Hmmmm. Interesting plan but would that mean DH would have to be SirDH?

daphnedill Thu 07-Apr-16 21:48:49

I want to be Speaker.

Jalima Thu 07-Apr-16 21:56:41

OK, nominated
Order Order!!

whitewave Thu 07-Apr-16 22:03:12

Can I now claim for a second house please?

durhamjen Thu 07-Apr-16 22:20:21

Now, now, whitewave.
We are going to behave in our parliament. No scandals
Wherever it is, we will build or buy a Premier Inn type place, so all MPs have a reasonable room to sleep in close to the parliament building.
No expenses scandals for us.

Ana Thu 07-Apr-16 22:21:08

No. In fact, you can't even claim for a first one - surely you didn't go into politics for the perks? shock

whitewave Thu 07-Apr-16 22:21:37

Sorry ma'am. Almost forgot myself for a minute

whitewave Thu 07-Apr-16 22:27:51

Who are the back b enchers - I think we will need a very firm whip to keep some of them in order. That or a promise of a peerage or something.

Anniebach Thu 07-Apr-16 23:41:22

To be sure of a peerage just donate lots of money

Jane10 Fri 08-Apr-16 07:59:37

Who do I make the cheque payable to?

Anniebach Fri 08-Apr-16 08:55:48

Are you undecided Jane?

Jane10 Fri 08-Apr-16 09:43:16

Whoever will make me Lady Jane is fine by me. All my dosh is safely tied up overseas so it doesn't really matter to me who's nominally in power. wink

whitewave Fri 08-Apr-16 09:45:57

Ah but we are coming to get you!

Anniebach Fri 08-Apr-16 09:48:07

Best hang on until you find which party is the favourite for oversea tax dodgers , so far you have the choice of Tory and UKIP, but who knows what else will be revealed

Jane10 Fri 08-Apr-16 13:06:45

Money will always talk though. If only life was so straightforward that everyone just paid their dues. The really wealthy will always find ways to stash it. Cynical? Moi?

Jalima Fri 08-Apr-16 13:46:03

Who are the back b enchers - I think we will need a very firm whip to keep some of them in order.
whitewave see other thread about whether or not a 4 year old should be able to whip their own bottom.
Should it be a requirement for all us new MPSs do you think?

Teetime Fri 08-Apr-16 15:33:29

Can I claim my new dress on expenses please? It is nice and will look great on TV.

NotTooOld Fri 08-Apr-16 16:26:37

I say yes, Teetime. BTW, when we are asked to send someone to appear on Question Time, can it be me? Please, please?

whitewave Fri 08-Apr-16 17:45:48

Sam Cam gets and pays £54k for an advisor for her dress choice etc. I wouldn't mind just the 54k just for dresses although goodness knows what I would buy for that.

nigglynellie Fri 08-Apr-16 18:14:45

It's not illegal!!!!!

Anniebach Fri 08-Apr-16 18:17:20

You can all go on any tv programme you want ,BUT, I want all interviews with
John Humphries please

Ana Fri 08-Apr-16 18:18:05

I expect Sarah Brown claimed a similar 'perk of the job'.