More representation at Westminster

kiwi ukipper · 16-05-2008, 02:02 AM

With Bob Spink's arrival into UKIP, there has been a lot of speculation about more MPs. But what I haven't heard about lately is any talk of more Lords joining. When Lord Pearson of Rannoch and Lord Willoughby de Broke joined there was talk of more to come.

So, where are they? And, when are they likely to come?

How can UKIP induce more over, and who are the likely targets?

mkpdavies · 16-05-2008, 09:29 AM

I watched the UKIP Lords on T.V. for a bit last night. Lord P of R had tabled an amendment over an EU police force being allowed to operate here in Britain. The Labour **** scoffed at it and denied it was ever a possibility.

So Lord P said he would withdraw it, but made the point this was now on record with Hansard.

I fear no one really gives a toss anymore. They have lied so many times, that they have no qualms about doing it any more.

ukiprule · 16-05-2008, 02:07 PM

Why doesnt Lord Stoddart of Swindon defect?

eublues · 16-05-2008, 03:04 PM

I saw Lord Pearson on BBC Parliament last night too. Amazing claim by the Labour man that the Gendarmerie Force is 'nothing to do with the European Union'. Refused to confirm that it would never be used in the UK without the prior consent of the UK Parliament.

Lord Pearson has the patience of a saint.

He and Willoughby de Broke are totally lone voices in the House of Lords.

kiwi ukipper · 16-05-2008, 04:20 PM

I wish UKIP could use them to better effect. It sends a pretty big message about the respectability of the party when you have Lords.

Something the BNP will never have.

a swansong 4 europe · 18-05-2008, 07:13 PM

Having a "Lord" to represent you is not necessarily such a big thing; I suspect in fact, that most members of the public regard them as a pretty staid and unrepresentative (unrepresentative - mmm..sounds very much like the EU) bunch of religious and blue blooded nitwits in their gowns and furs that belong to a bygone age of a repressive landed gentry elite.

Besides, why on earth would the BNP never get one? How can anyone really be sure what will happen over the next 10-15 years? The BNP has been around for over a quarter of a century and has made major strides against the odds over the last ten years, despite being the most hated political party in the UK.

Who would have thought UKIP getting any had it not been for a succession of good Euro results from 1999-2004?

16-05-2008, 02:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
kiwi ukipper Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 69	More representation at Westminster With Bob Spink's arrival into UKIP, there has been a lot of speculation about more MPs. But what I haven't heard about lately is any talk of more Lords joining. When Lord Pearson of Rannoch and Lord Willoughby de Broke joined there was talk of more to come. So, where are they? And, when are they likely to come? How can UKIP induce more over, and who are the likely targets? __________________ "The socialist goal of equality can only be achieved when we all have nothing" Former ACT Party leader, Hon Richard Prebble.

16-05-2008, 09:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
mkpdavies Uber Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Woking Posts: 32,059 Party: Libertarian Party	I watched the UKIP Lords on T.V. for a bit last night. Lord P of R had tabled an amendment over an EU police force being allowed to operate here in Britain. The Labour **** scoffed at it and denied it was ever a possibility. So Lord P said he would withdraw it, but made the point this was now on record with Hansard. I fear no one really gives a toss anymore. They have lied so many times, that they have no qualms about doing it any more. __________________ http://brits4ronpaul.blogspot.com/ http://wokinglibertarians.blogspot.com/ http://lpuk.org My ignore list Labour, Lib Dems

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ukiprule Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 452 Party: UKIP	Why doesnt Lord Stoddart of Swindon defect? __________________ Membership of the European Union costs Britain £60.1 billion per annum UKIP wants to leave the European Union and spend the money here in Britain. To put this figure in perspective, just £1 billion would pay for: 222,000 hip replacements Or 46,893 nurses Or 38,782 teachers Or 34, 585 police officers Agree? Join UKIP www.ukip.org

16-05-2008, 04:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
kiwi ukipper Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 69	I wish UKIP could use them to better effect. It sends a pretty big message about the respectability of the party when you have Lords. Something the BNP will never have. __________________ "The socialist goal of equality can only be achieved when we all have nothing" Former ACT Party leader, Hon Richard Prebble.

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16-05-2008, 03:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
eublues Uber Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,189	I saw Lord Pearson on BBC Parliament last night too. Amazing claim by the Labour man that the Gendarmerie Force is 'nothing to do with the European Union'. Refused to confirm that it would never be used in the UK without the prior consent of the UK Parliament. Lord Pearson has the patience of a saint. He and Willoughby de Broke are totally lone voices in the House of Lords.

18-05-2008, 07:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
a swansong 4 europe Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 411	Having a "Lord" to represent you is not necessarily such a big thing; I suspect in fact, that most members of the public regard them as a pretty staid and unrepresentative (unrepresentative - mmm..sounds very much like the EU) bunch of religious and blue blooded nitwits in their gowns and furs that belong to a bygone age of a repressive landed gentry elite. Besides, why on earth would the BNP never get one? How can anyone really be sure what will happen over the next 10-15 years? The BNP has been around for over a quarter of a century and has made major strides against the odds over the last ten years, despite being the most hated political party in the UK. Who would have thought UKIP getting any had it not been for a succession of good Euro results from 1999-2004?