Thread: Owen Paterson: Anger as Tory MP avoids suspension in rule shake-up
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Old 08-11-2021, 17:04   #144
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Re: Owen Paterson: Anger as Tory MP avoids suspension in rule shake-up
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Originally Posted by daveeb View Post
Yes he probably has a few peerages to sell before reluctantly rocking up to parliament. Answering questions about dubious conduct is not haranguing, it's being accountable which is something he doesn't think applies to him.
Dubious conduct? Now let's see.

1 Tory MP is faced with suspension following disciplinary proceedings.
2 Said Tory MP says it's unfair because the committee did not consider all his arguments and key witnesses were not called.
3 To address the complaint, the government suggests that a right of appeal be added to the process (just as happens extensively elsewhere).
4 This is put to the House, and the House says 'No way, Hosè.
5 Suggestion is withdrawn.

That is basically what happened, and at no time was it suggested that Owen Paterson should be 'let off the hook'. However, that is the line being peddled by the Opposition and the media.

And that's why it's being claimed that this is a storm in a Westminster tea cup.

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Originally Posted by Russ View Post
What exactly does Bumbling Boris have to do for you to not regard his actions as an “hysterical overreaction”?
He has to do something wrong, not simply have a label thrown at him every time he takes action the opposition doesn't like.

This is just another opportunist swipe at the PM.
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