The Ministerial code is to be watered down

I'm very doubtful about whether the Queen or protests will have any effect. I hope there are some decent people in public life (MPs, former MPs, people with a wide following) getting their heads together and planning how to make the public aware of what's happening because I doubt most people do know what's going on. The message needs to be simple - the majority of people are disgusted at "Partygate" and people need to be aware that there are plans to downgrade accountability. They need to exploit the idea that there's an "elite" getting away with things they can't. If Conservatives think they will lose seats in the next GE, they'll act.

some other wording he has changed in Ministerial code, he refers to my ministers rather than The Ministers of the Queen, its being said in it is a more Presidential style. I am not even anti a presidential system, but that is up to the People, not one person.

basicallygrace12

some other wording he has changed in Ministerial code, he refers to my ministers rather than The Ministers of the Queen, its being said in it is a more Presidential style. I am not even anti a presidential system, but that is up to the People, not one person.

That's the kind of think which needs to be made crystal clear to the public - and why it matters. While Johnson's popularity is dropping like as tone, I have the impression that people are still broadly positive about the Queen (if not the monarchy as a principle).

That's the scariest thing yet basicallygrace12.

He has delusions and ambitions beyond anything we have thought of yet.

This needs to be as widely reported as possible so that everyone with a vote has everything they need to make an informed decision come the general election.

"a stone" - not "as tone"

Well I would contact my MP but after being extremely rude to me he has completely blocked me. Like his leader he can't cope with people telling him what they think of him.

My MP has been conspicuously silent about all this. She has a huge majority and cares about little apart from her career. There's no point writing to her, but her voters need to be aware what's happening. If she thinks they won't for her, she'll act.

I’m just home.
I’ve not heard a dicky bird about any of this. It’s not on SKY news (which is all I’ve tuned into as yet).
Sources please anyone?

Try the BBC:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61607739

This is the report:

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1029944/Upholding_Standards_in_Public_Life_-_Web_Accessible.pdf

It is on Sky:

news.sky.com/story/boris-johnson-changes-ministerial-code-so-those-who-breach-it-dont-have-to-quit-or-face-sack-12622599

And the Independent:

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/boris-johnson-code-conduct-resign-b2088965.html

And The Times:

www.thetimes.co.uk/article/boris-johnson-changes-ministerial-code-so-rule-breakers-can-avoid-sack-sz68nskxm

Daisyann ENGLAND has a parliament ,its at WM ,there are 10 times more English MP's than all the rest of the nations put together!! Theres also EVEL .which means we cant vote on anything Englsih but they can vote on things that affect us .
You can guess how that works !
This is not democracy .

paddyann54

Daisyann ENGLAND has a parliament ,its at WM ,there are 10 times more English MP's than all the rest of the nations put together!! Theres also EVEL .which means we cant vote on anything Englsih but they can vote on things that affect us .
You can guess how that works !
This is not democracy .

No, the Westminster parliament is the parliament of the UK (with certain powers devolved), whether you like it or not. Now is not the time to be arguing the case for independence - this is too important.

there are 10 times more English MP's than all the rest of the nations put together!!

paddyanne isn’t this proportional representation?
I.e. 5 million Scots + 50 million English voters?

Re the ministerial code. Does it not have to be agreed by say the House of Commons, or a committee, or something other than the PM on his own? If everyone is howling about it, surely it won’t stand up.

Sorry I’m distracted by other stuff at home/family tonight.

The House of Commons has a huge Conservative majority and we've seen before that too many of them will say one thing, but won't follow through.

Of course it will "stand up", if MPs think they'll keep their jobs.

Truly, words fail me - and that is very unusual.

And, yet again it’s announced when parliament goes into recess…he’s going to watch himself…becoming far too predictable…

Waste of time writing to my MP about this. Will try The Speaker. I want an answer as to how Johnson can just do this….

This needs a cross party rebellion, including the Lords, but it needs to be seen as the "people"'s response. The word Volk people is the buzzword.

Surely such changes have to be voted on in Parliament or has that b………std altered that without consultation. I am depressed and sick to my stomach at not only what he is doing but the MPs who are supporting him. Don’t they realise they are tarring themselves with the same filthy brush. Surely we should take to the streets and shout our disgust with this usurper of decency..