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Previously on ""Time to look further afield as UK economy hits the brakes""

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  • northernladyuk
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    Originally posted by ProInDisguise View Post
    Well I thought they had to at least appear to do that!
    Well now you know.

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  • ProInDisguise
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    Originally posted by northernladyuk View Post
    You seem to be under the impression that it is the job of a Tory MP to represent the interests of their constituents and of the country as a whole.
    Well I thought they had to at least appear to do that!

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  • northernladyuk
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    Originally posted by ProInDisguise View Post
    An MP with the ability to influence national policy and a key vote in a weakened government. It's absolutely a conflict of interest, minister or not.
    You seem to be under the impression that it is the job of a Tory MP to represent the interests of their constituents and of the country as a whole.

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  • ProInDisguise
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    Originally posted by northernladyuk View Post
    He is an MP not a minister. He represents the ruling class so there is no conflict of interest.
    An MP with the ability to influence national policy and a key vote in a weakened government. It's absolutely a conflict of interest, minister or not.

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  • northernladyuk
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    Originally posted by ProInDisguise View Post
    And it's Brexiteer's who throw around the term 'traitor' pretty loosely. He should be sacked immediately for this and I have no idea how holding this kind of job whilst an active member of government is not considered a conflict of interest? Most people can't have a supplier pay for a coffee without registering it for fear of AB&C, how does he get away with it?
    He is an MP not a minister. He represents the ruling class so there is no conflict of interest.

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  • ProInDisguise
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    And it's Brexiteer's who throw around the term 'traitor' pretty loosely. He should be sacked immediately for this and I have no idea how holding this kind of job whilst an active member of government is not considered a conflict of interest? Most people can't have a supplier pay for a coffee without registering it for fear of AB&C, how does he get away with it?

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  • "Time to look further afield as UK economy hits the brakes"

    No mention of course of anything particular going on in the background, as Chief Global Strategist for Charles Stanley and part-time Tory MP John Redwood offers his financial advice to the moneyed classes.

    https://www.theguardian.com/politics...g-britain-down

    https://www.ft.com/content/2c68763c-...b-ed31693349d3

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