Could Liberal Dim Party leader Campbell be made Speaker?

Britannist · 25-05-2007, 07:24 PM

Could Sir Menzies Campbell, leader of the europhile Liberal Dims - and criticised by some for his leadership of that party - be made Speaker of the Commons?

The idea is mentioned in an article by Iain Dale, the former Conservative Parliamentary candidate, on his blog today (please click on the following link and scroll down - in the section dated 25.5.2007 - to an article titled 'Is Mr. Speaker losing it?' :shock: ):

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http://www.iaindale.blogspot.com

rjt · 26-05-2007, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Britannist

Could Sir Menzies Campbell, leader of the europhile Liberal Dims - and criticised by some for his leadership of that party - be made Speaker of the Commons?

The idea is mentioned in an article by Iain Dale, the former Conservative Parliamentary candidate, on his blog today (please click on the following link and scroll down - in the section dated 25.5.2007 - to an article titled 'Is Mr. Speaker losing it?' :shock: ):

:arrow:
http://www.iaindale.blogspot.com

When I think of other speakers in my lifetime such as George Thomas, Bernard Weatherill and Betty Bothroyd much of their authrority came from the fact the had cross party support, Speaker Martin did not get this at his election I dont think a single tory voted for him. Added to that he simply is not up to it.

Campbell as Speaker would be an improvement but then who wouldnt.

Westcountryman · 26-05-2007, 10:56 PM

It'd be unusual to say the least, my money is still on a Labour MP.

25-05-2007, 07:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Britannist Uber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 22,896	Could Liberal Dim Party leader Campbell be made Speaker? Could Sir Menzies Campbell, leader of the europhile Liberal Dims - and criticised by some for his leadership of that party - be made Speaker of the Commons? The idea is mentioned in an article by Iain Dale, the former Conservative Parliamentary candidate, on his blog today (please click on the following link and scroll down - in the section dated 25.5.2007 - to an article titled 'Is Mr. Speaker losing it?' :shock: ): :arrow: http://www.iaindale.blogspot.com

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Westcountryman Uber Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Westcountry. Posts: 5,922 Party: None	It'd be unusual to say the least, my money is still on a Labour MP. __________________ Manus haec inimica tyrannis ense petit placidam sub libertate quietam - "This hand of mine, which is hostile to tyrants, seeks by the sword quiet peace under liberty."

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