Just saw Farage over in America.

Maremia

If the people of Clacton felt they should get rid of Farage, and it really is up to them, how do they go about it? There must be a process.

There has to be a recall petition signed by a certain percentage of the constituents. But that may only apply if the MP has done something that breaks the law. MPs are under no legal obligation to go anywhere near their constituency. Or even attend Parliament...

MazieD

Frinton certainly isn’t Clacton 😂😂😂😂

However, my intel states his house IS in Frinton, but (horror of horrors) OUTSIDE the gates!! 😱😱😱😱

I am not a fan of Nigel Farage, but however you like to dress it up and call him out, he has bought/is buying a house within in his constituency.

Cossy

MazieD

Frinton certainly isn’t Clacton 😂😂😂😂

However, my intel states his house IS in Frinton, but (horror of horrors) OUTSIDE the gates!! 😱😱😱😱

Ah... Social climber who hasn't quite made it, then... 😁

GrannyGravy13

I am not a fan of Nigel Farage, but however you like to dress it up and call him out, he has bought/is buying a house within in his constituency.

But it isn't in Clacton.

Enough of Froggy Farage!

Bored with him and his publicity seeking!

Poor old Frinton, but hoorah he’s not my MP!

MaizieD

GrannyGravy13

I am not a fan of Nigel Farage, but however you like to dress it up and call him out, he has bought/is buying a house within in his constituency.

*But it isn't in Clacton.*

I just do not get why you are hung up on the fact he hasn’t purchased a home in Clacton?

He has purchased a home within his constituency, is there some bylaw which states that an MP from this particular constituency must live in Clacton?

As you know the area, you will be aware that Frinton is approximately six miles from the centre of Clacton, no great distance or big deal 🤷‍♀️

MaizieD

GrannyGravy13

I am not a fan of Nigel Farage, but however you like to dress it up and call him out, he has bought/is buying a house within in his constituency.

*But it isn't in Clacton.*

If he'd bought a house in Tendring, or Weeley or Great Bentley would you still say he'd bought a house in Clacton?

So how many houses does he now own?

He's as 'Trumpet' so hopefully get a job with his pal and go away!

I would be happy that he was living in his constituency.

I have no idea where my constituency MP lives, it is not important to me, I know her email address.

Well said.

Maremia. I mentioned this because this thread is about N.F in America and apparently he has already spoken to D.T on behalf of the Chagossians, who apparently took it very seriously and hopefully will cancel Joe Bidens verbal agreement yet to be signed for. This is as I understand it.

GrannyGravy13

I would be happy that he was living in his constituency.

I have no idea where my constituency MP lives, it is not important to me, I know her email address.

Hope she answers any emails you send - I think mine hasn't answered because there is no way she can justify claiming someone with a salary of £91,000 (an MPs salary) needs help with "energy" costs while someone with an income of less than £12,000 doesn't!

nanna8

And all those British MPs that went over to support Harris. Not a good idea and it certainly backfired on them.

I don't think MPs went to support Harris.

Who were they if they did?

Mollygo
I do not believe labour MPs went at all.
There were only party members/activists/volunteers.

NotSpaghetti

Mollygo
I do not believe labour MPs went at all.
There were only party members/activists/volunteers.

Nothing historically new about it. Only newsworthy as it’s another stick for the media to hit the government with. Nowhere near as bad as Farage openly supporting Trump.

NotSpaghetti

Mollygo
I do not believe labour MPs went at all.
There were only party members/activists/volunteers.

We were told they were not MPs, just Labour supporters, or members or activists, or today, backroom people.
So I’m not quite sure what your point is. Their actions were backed up by the words of senior members of the LP, or are Starmer and Lammy not in that group?
I don’t think Trump would care, but I do think he’s capable of using things that he objects to as an excuse for actions against those who offend him.
No, before anyone asks, I’m not acquainted personally with Trump. My impressions are based on what I see, hear or read.

He objects to anybody that doesn’t support him though, it’s the way his mind works. I’m not worried about him treating the UK any differently to any other European country, he knows he isn’t the choice of any of us.

Casdon

He objects to anybody that doesn’t support him though, it’s the way his mind works. I’m not worried about him treating the UK any differently to any other European country, he knows he isn’t the choice of any of us.

Why should we have crept around it and not done what has happened for years without comment - to pander to Trumps total obsession with anyone who disagreed with him - he even had a go towards the end at Fox News because something happened his narcissistic ego didn't like.

Exactly! Why was it necessary for KS and DL to comment the way they did at all?

If BJ had made the same comments, the criticism would have flowed in like a tsunami.
His comments This is just the same

David Cameron did make vary similar remarks Mollygo, but so what - none of the comments will make any difference anyway, they will get on with the job now the posturing of the election process is over.

I instinctively dislike Nige, he gives off a certain dodgy air but can’t quite get why he inspires such hatred. He is a good speaker (very good in fact ) and often what he says makes a deal of sense. Not always, admittedly. Is it because he is a bit of a threat to that dreadful man who is the PM? I really wish they had chosen better , almost anyone really who could lead the country in a compassionate and believable way. Even someone like Blair was better.

^ none of the comments will make any difference anyway^
So why make them? Why make grandiose statements, as a senior member of the UK Parliament , about your opinion of the potential POTUS?
Especially when the person in question is Trump?
Unnecessary posturing.

I don’t know, ask David Cameron why he did it, perhaps he has the insight we lack? I suspect they were all speaking heir minds at a time when neither they nor Trump were in power, and given he has not been sparing in his remarks about other politicians either, who cares.