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Rees Mogg lying down.

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Lessismore Wed 04-Sept-19 11:56:20

I am livid to see this and well done to Caroline Lucus for calling him out on it.

I wonder how his fans here regard this behaviour?

Imagine a female, possibly even an overweight one ( !) behaving in such a manner or a left winger or Diane Abbott or just about anybody really!! It is quite unbelievable.

Joelsnan Wed 04-Sept-19 16:51:01

Grandad1943
Under what policy would he be disciplined?

lemongrove Wed 04-Sept-19 16:49:01

We’re not in a debating chamber Lessismore just a forum
For our opinions.

Lessismore Wed 04-Sept-19 16:46:09

Is this the level of " debate ".

A person who occupies an extremely high position behaves in a very poor way and all we can manage is " Ah but Corbyn said...."
Bercow said.....

or " I don't mind if MP's go to sleep "

Boosgran Wed 04-Sept-19 16:08:37

youtu.be/1edfyaJ4YrA See for yourself Hm999 looks like woman to me

Anniebach Wed 04-Sept-19 16:05:57

Bercow showed disrespect when he named the school a MP’s children attend ?

Boosgran Wed 04-Sept-19 16:04:58

HM999 No, the clip was shown over and over and he definitely said stupid woman. But IF he did say stupid people that’s ok is it? Look it up for yourself if you can be bothered.

Whitewavemark2 Wed 04-Sept-19 16:03:42

It wasn’t just Mogg body language it was the arrogant sarcasm he used and the disrespect he showed to members I& his own party, let alone the opposition. The mans a menace.

Hm999 Wed 04-Sept-19 16:00:23

Boosgran, I do remember Corbyn saying 'stupid people' at Tory plans for a no-deal Brexit last December. Bearing in mind the unbiased nature of the media, you will see not one lip reader could be found to say indisputably what Corbyn said.

Grandad1943 Wed 04-Sept-19 15:57:30

Should Jacob Reece Mogg had carried out his action (or non-action as it turned out) within a management or training briefing of a commercial company he would have found himself today with disciplinary procedures being brought against him.

Parliament should be treated with respect by all who are elected to the privilege of representing the electorate who placed them there.

The standards that those who work in commercial organisations have to uphold should also be matched by those who represent them in this nations legislating establishments.

Grandma70s Wed 04-Sept-19 15:47:48

I must be exceptionally charitable, because I just wondered if he was feeling unwell.

KatyK Wed 04-Sept-19 15:21:40

Awful man.

Barmeyoldbat Wed 04-Sept-19 15:18:46

I hope Nanny has a word with him when he gets home about showing respect.

eazybee Wed 04-Sept-19 15:16:39

MP stretches out on bench.
And....?

Dinahmo Wed 04-Sept-19 15:14:50

Perhaps he was just tired, poor lamb. After all, he has been working very hard over the last few days.

Labaik Wed 04-Sept-19 15:07:55

I would have more respect for some people if they had the decency to admit when one of their beloved right wing politicians behaved appallingly instead of constantly defending everything they do...his behaviour was disgraceful last night. I think it's shocked both him and Johnson that people are now seeing them for what they actually are and not just lovable eccentrics.

lemongrove Wed 04-Sept-19 14:50:40

Yes sunseeker what you say is true, and it doesn’t bother me one iota if MP’s slouch or have forty winks at certain times, but it’s bound to send the media into a frenzy.

Boosgran Wed 04-Sept-19 14:49:26

Oh get a grip. As GG13 said there are bigger issues to worry about other than JRM slouching on a bench.

Lessismore Wed 04-Sept-19 14:44:58

The situation is pathetic. What should be one of the most highly respected individuals in high office in this country behaving like a complete fool.

Ghastly person, totally out of touch with people and reality.

Boosgran Wed 04-Sept-19 14:33:43

There you go again Lessimore with your ‘stupid sarcastic sense of humour’ Pathetic- you said it!

Whitewavemark2 Wed 04-Sept-19 14:29:28

Not a good look however you might like to spin it

Lessismore Wed 04-Sept-19 14:26:44

Oh God, that'll be it. Poor thing, he's tall and there was no rush for seats.

How silly of me not to realise this.

People with all sorts of disabilities seem to manage quite well but yes tall is problematic.

GrannyGravy13 Wed 04-Sept-19 14:26:10

There was a furore several months ago when a Labour MP was pictured in a similar position with eyes shut, he was hard of hearing and had positioned himself close to the inbuilt speaker.

There are bigger things to worry about than a slouching MP in an almost empty House of Commons.

They can all stand on their heads stark naked with a flower in their derrières if that is what it will take to sort out this mess!!!!!

sunseeker Wed 04-Sept-19 14:21:55

It has been pointed out that JRM is very tall, the loud speakers are placed in the back of the seats which are quite low - perhaps he was trying to ensure that he heard every word that was being said. It should also be noted that the HofC was almost empty at the time so he was hardly stopping anyone sitting down.

wouldbegran Wed 04-Sept-19 14:15:43

Well said, shoequeen53 and doodledog.

lemongrove Wed 04-Sept-19 14:04:44

Her Maj’s lap wins it for me.?