The first 100 days.

There is a formal process around the asking of questions at PMQ. Wikipedia has a clear explanation of how it works.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister%27s_Questions#:~:text=If%20the%20first%20question%20is,the%20leader%20of%20the%20opposition.
I think it’s clear from this that Farage will not be the opposition, that will fall to the Tories, then down the pecking order of party seats. The only circumstances which will grant him the right to ask more than one question will be if he joins the Tory party front bench - which could happen of course.

Aware, yes, afraid, no.

Because the potential splits in the right would be very damaging and constant until and unless the Conservatives can mark clear water between the two on a whole number of issues

And the boat question and its unreality could be a better very large thorn in their side indeed

Right now interested to see what come out of a week under Labour, what/how they are starting up

We do need a strong Opposition.

Farage could be it 😃

Press conference taking place right now. Starmer reiterates this is a government of service.
I hope he is going to have frequent press conferences and leap-frog the media trying to wind people up.

I didn't vote for Starmer as leader and after meeting him a few years ago he didn't impress me- but now he's in power I am changing my opinion of him. He makes me feel hopeful and secure- maybe it won't last, but maybe it will.

I agree - especially after Farage said he was coming for Labour. He’s certainly not a quitter.

Farage and Johnson together worked for Brexit. Farage is a real force in British politics and Starmer should be afraid.

ronib

LizzieDrip I am sure I did not imagine it, but wasn’t it Yvette Cooper always on the case for calling the last government out?

She did, ronib. What’s good for the goose …

Wyllow3

Germanshepherdsmum

He doesn’t need one, he’s not in power. But he will keep up pressure on Labour to stop uncontrolled immigration and that will be very necessary.

But I do think he needs one now he is in parliament. If immigration is being discussed and he says we should "Stop the boats, send them back into French waters and beaches"

Then he has to say "how". Or its utterly meaningless.

I disagree Wyllow. He simply needs to be a thorn in their side, constantly keeping the public aware of how many are arriving and what is or isn’t happening to stop uncontrolled immigration. I’m not looking to see a debate between Farage and Cooper or Starmer, I expect him to be his usual vociferous self to get them to stop the boats. None of the waffle about a beefed up border force or smashing the gangs, exactly what have you achieved so far?. As I have already said, this issue is very important and must not be allowed to be anything other than front and centre in the public psyche, on the tv and in the newspapers - Farage will ensure that it is and he doesn’t have to offer his own solutions - that is for the party in government.

Germanshepherdsmum

I didn’t say that did I? He will hold them to account, always knowing the latest number of arrivals and asking what they are doing about it. It’s an issue that is very important to the public, as demonstrated by the vast number of votes for Reform, and rightly so. He knows how to get publicity and how to make Labour very uncomfortable regarding uncontrolled immigration.

Maybe, as an MP he should now concentrate on representing the needs of his constituents; most of their problems will not automatically be solved by stopping the boats? Does he actually live in the area and, if not, will he move there? Either way he’s going to have to spend a lot of time there.

LizzieDrip I am sure I did not imagine it, but wasn’t it Yvette Cooper always on the case for calling the last government out?

Agreed Casdon.

I think the notion of the government being ‘held to account’ is used, by some, as a kind of ‘threat’.

I suppose, when a government is corrupt, lying and incompetent, the very last thing they (and their supporters) want is to be held to account.

The Labour government will be very different, and will expect to account for their actions. Being held to account is not a threat to them.

Just seen my typo of Farage having a monority party rather than minority. It wasn't deliberate, honest. 😂😂😂

LizzieDrip

Great, hold the government to account in a proper manner. I’m all for that, and I’m sure the new Labour government is in favour of that too.

Labour is not afraid of being held to account

Having seen Yvette Cooper, who is experienced, capable, will be on top of her brief and is not to be bullied, in action I suspect she will do a very good job of turning the tables on him, as she did many times on Suella Braverman. She’s nobody’s fool, and his blustering will come to nought in parliament.
His sounding off will be governed by how many opportunities the media give him. He won’t be able to continue with his GB News show, which will limit his options.

Germanshepherdsmum

He doesn’t need one, he’s not in power. But he will keep up pressure on Labour to stop uncontrolled immigration and that will be very necessary.

But I do think he needs one now he is in parliament. If immigration is being discussed and he says we should "Stop the boats, send them back into French waters and beaches"

Then he has to say "how". Or its utterly meaningless.

Yes Mamie, I think the shine of being an MP will wear off very quickly for Farage, when he realises there’s actual work involved.

I think we’ll see more of him in his staged rallies full of nodding dogs than we’ll see of him in the HoC.

To GSM

Great, hold the government to account in a proper manner. I’m all for that, and I’m sure the new Labour government is in favour of that too.

Labour is not afraid of being held to account

I don't think Farage will be able to do much in Parliament really. His is a tiny monority party and he can only speak when the Speaker allows or grants a question.
He didn't have a great attendance record in the EU Parliament, so it will be interesting to see how it works out.

I didn’t say that did I? He will hold them to account, always knowing the latest number of arrivals and asking what they are doing about it. It’s an issue that is very important to the public, as demonstrated by the vast number of votes for Reform, and rightly so. He knows how to get publicity and how to make Labour very uncomfortable regarding uncontrolled immigration.

So he just needs to shout ‘stop immigration’, very loudly, without having any substance behind his rantings. And that’s fine by you - wow

He doesn’t need one, he’s not in power. But he will keep up pressure on Labour to stop uncontrolled immigration and that will be very necessary.

Remind me GSM, what is Farage’s plan to ‘stop the boats’?

It’s to be expected wwm, a lefty lawyer will appoint others of his ilk. All the more reason to be pleased that Farage has a seat and a (very loud) voice on immigration issues - it’s going to be needed with this lot.

Good aim, WWM.

Germanshepherdsmum

I’m delighted that Emily Thornberry isn’t in the Cabinet. Awful woman.

I agree freya and Visgirl. The CS will certainly be working hard - let’s hope their pupils will be willing and able to take advice.

Then you willed be absolutely thrilled to find out that the new Attorney General is a civil rights lawyer amongst other things.

In fact one of your leftie lawyers!!

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