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Aug 2019
12:46pm, 28 Aug 2019
23,861 posts
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Wriggling Snake
At least we'll find out that the Queen just does what she's told.
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Aug 2019
12:54pm, 28 Aug 2019
2,214 posts
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J2R
I would just love it if the Queen were somehow able to tell Johnson to go fuck himself (albeit not in precisely those terms). What joy it would be to see all the Brexiters with their false patriotism having to include Her Majesty among their 'enemies of the people'!
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Aug 2019
12:58pm, 28 Aug 2019
8,429 posts
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larkim
There's no way the Queen will block it, don't even bother giving it any thought. It's not her job, it would be wrong for her to do it.
What we might see in future is some parliamentary scrutiny / approval on proposals to prorogue to put a check / balance in place.
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Aug 2019
1:00pm, 28 Aug 2019
2,215 posts
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J2R
No, I know she won't block it, it was just a flight of fancy. I do hope she gives Johnson a bollocking, though, for putting her in such an awkward position.
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Aug 2019
1:07pm, 28 Aug 2019
15,055 posts
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Chrisull
larks - see previous posting on the queen blocking it. She's only meant to go with government on non-controversial measures. Expect she will take legal advice on this. While I think it unlikely she would block, it isn't out of the question and b) extra efforts will be deployed to make sure she isn't even asked. (by legally annulling the PM's request).
But more importantly a new Queen's speech ENDs the current agreement with the DUP. There will be no coalition/confidence and supply agreement in place. They will need to agree a new one. The DUP can threaten to vote down the Queen's speech otherwise... (give us another billion, or we sink you).
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Aug 2019
1:08pm, 28 Aug 2019
8,431 posts
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larkim
Even worse:-
""If MPs pass a no confidence vote next week then we won’t resign. We won’t recommend another government, we’ll dissolve parliament, call an election between November 1-5 and there’ll be zero chance of Grieve legislation,” says senior official."
I'm all for strong government, but it really does feel like Whitehall has far too much power. I suggest a referendum, let's take back control and return to each village making up its own rules, and settling disputes with duels.
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Aug 2019
1:09pm, 28 Aug 2019
8,432 posts
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larkim
DUP have already posted in support of prorogation, sensing a new deal and more cash I suspect as you say Chris.
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Aug 2019
1:13pm, 28 Aug 2019
2,282 posts
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Fellrunning
She may have been watching the Bud light adverts
"Please accompany Sir Brad who will give you a tour of the pit of misery"
Srsly I've thought this likely for a while, and I predict that all hell is about to break loose. If you shut down the only place where nearly half the population feel their views and fears are articulated then you are asking for trouble. I wouldn't be surprised to wake up to find martial law in force and troops on the streets...
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Aug 2019
1:18pm, 28 Aug 2019
15,056 posts
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Chrisull
Yeah makes sense DUP will support prorogation because it makes the Queen's speech a defacto confidence vote, which means they can threaten to throw their toys out of their pram knowing that it's so important, and Johnson will have to give them what they want.
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Aug 2019
1:55pm, 28 Aug 2019
15,981 posts
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Stander
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Fantasy General Election
Jul 2024
