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Post by Irn Bru Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:28 pm

Patrick Mercer resigns as Conservative MP for Newark - and opens door for Nigel Farage to stand in by-election
David Cameron faces a damaging by-election defeat after a former Conservative MP dramatically resigned from the Commons over sleaze allegations.
Patrick Mercer announced he was quitting as the MP for Newark, Notts, following accusations he broke parliamentary rules over lobbying.
Nigel Farage, the leader of the UK Independence Party, signalled he was considering whether to stand in the by-election which is likely to take place in June.
The Tories – already facing coming third in next month’s Euro-elections – would face an uphill struggle to hold on to the seat.
Mr Mercer decided to resign after learning he faced a six-month suspension from Westminster as punishment for his behaviour. The penalty was agreed by the Commons standards committee and was due to be formally announced tomorrow.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/patrick-mercer-banned-from-parliament-for-six-months-following-lobbying-scandal-9302998.html

Great that they can just resign and not face charges in a court of law.
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Post by Guest Tue Apr 29, 2014 10:33 pm

Indeed Irn, it's happened all too often with Tory MP's, only some are brought to book,what a disgrace.

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Post by Irn Bru Wed Apr 30, 2014 10:24 pm

Joy Division wrote:Indeed Irn, it's  happened all too often with Tory MP's, only some are brought to book,what a disgrace.

Not attracting much attention this one JD.

Wonder why lol
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Post by Tommy Monk Thu May 01, 2014 2:31 pm

Well with all the lib lab con politicians caught fiddling cash over the years, it's a wonder why anybody votes for any of them at all?!



More reasons to vote UKIP!


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Post by Guest Thu May 01, 2014 2:32 pm

Just not Farage in Newark!!!!  ::smthg:: ::smthg::

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Post by Tommy Monk Thu May 01, 2014 3:25 pm

But there will probably still be a UKIP candidate to vote for, I know you lefties love a one man style dictatorshp, but UKIP has many people in the party.
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