StefanAVFC Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Braverman as AG hahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) Quote Boris Johnson’s dad has received a multi-million pound compensation deal over HS2 after being forced to sell his home in North London. Stanley Johnson sold the five-bed house in Primrose Hill in October as the plan for the high speed rail development began. The 75-year-old’s home was just metres from the controversial rail line, which meant if he didn’t sell the property, it would lose almost all of its value. The father of London’s Mayor qualified for the Need to Sell scheme which offers compensation to property owners affected by HS2. Metro I know that road. This is over the wall on the left anyway. So he's just metres from lots of old lines carrying lots of rail traffic anyway. Forced out or a deal not to be missed? Edited February 13, 2020 by Xann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 28 minutes ago, StefanAVFC said: Braverman as AG hahahahaha If that is true then it is very worrying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Xann said: Forced out or a deal not to be missed? Dad Johnson has been vocal against HS2 since at least 6 years ago That's one heck of a long game he played if its as you imply Quote Stanley Johnson rallies north London residents against high-speed line, which will come 10 metres from his £4m house Edited February 13, 2020 by tonyh29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) 45 minutes ago, StefanAVFC said: Braverman as AG hahahahaha If it his her then don't be surprised given the expected assault on JR, the Judges, the Supreme Court (and possibly a renewed look at the ECHR/HRA?*). Suella Braverman: People we elect must take back control from people we don’t. Who include the judges. Quote Restoring sovereignty to Parliament after Brexit is one of the greatest prizes that awaits us. But not just from the EU. As we start this new chapter of our democratic story, our Parliament must retrieve power ceded to another place – the courts. For too long, the Diceyan notion of parliamentary supremacy has come under threat. The political has been captured by the legal. Decisions of an executive, legislative and democratic nature have been assumed by our courts. Prorogation and the triggering of Article 50 were merely the latest examples of a chronic and steady encroachment by the judges. ... more on link And also (from Hansard Quote Will the Minister confirm that British citizenship is a privilege, not a right? * I still think there might well be some sort of referendum on withdrawing from the ECHR before this parliament is out - with Cummings leaving No.10 (perhaps just temporarily) to lead an 'independent' campaign against the ECHR. Edited February 13, 2020 by snowychap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) 25 minutes ago, tonyh29 said: Dad Johnson has been vocal against HS2 since at least 6 years ago That's one heck of a long game he played if its as you imply Dodgy deals don't need to be premeditated, they can be opportunistic too. I really don't know enough about it tbh Tone, I just think it's an odd location anyway because that's all the lines out of Euston, and has been forever. Will an extra couple of new trains on new tracks an hour be noticeable enough to force you out of your home? They've been boarding that wall up so you can't see the works from many places. It's semi respectable boarding. Painted up with designs, a description of the works and perspex windowed portholes to look through. It was like that last year. Will be interested to see how the residents' lives are compromised any further going forward? Edited February 13, 2020 by Xann Apostrophe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted February 13, 2020 Moderator Share Posted February 13, 2020 55 minutes ago, StefanAVFC said: Braverman as AG hahahahaha I thought Cocks was doing their bidding quite well, you know, attacking judges and blathering about overturning democracy But her that sounds like someone from the deep south of the USA calling his pigs will be much worse, just in competency levels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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snowychap Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Just now, StefanAVFC said: That's an interesting development. I wonder whether No. 10 will try and spin it as a sacking later on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Almost from the horse's mouth: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Rishi Sunak tipped for the role .. sounds like a new special advisor role being created may be the reason behind Javid jumping ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Grauniad live: Quote A spokesman for Sajid Javid has confirmed that he has resigned. The spokesman told the Press Association: [Javid] has turned down the job of chancellor of the exchequer. The prime minister said he had to fire all his special advisers and replace them with Number 10 special advisers to make it one team. The chancellor said no self-respecting minister would accept those terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml1dch Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 6 minutes ago, tonyh29 said: Rishi Sunak tipped for the role .. He's been confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 1 minute ago, ml1dch said: He's been confirmed. It's only confirmed when someone posts a twitter screen shot with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic09 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Meanwhile, at no10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 13, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) Night of the Long Knives. Edited February 13, 2020 by mjmooney 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Just now, Mic09 said: Meanwhile, at no10 Gove gets to be his apprentice under the new name of Daft Tyranny 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 Taking back control - of the Treasury. We also now have our first Hindu Chancellor (for those interested in that kind of thing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Awol said: Taking back control - of the Treasury. You wot? From whom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted February 13, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted February 13, 2020 Rishi Sunak will nicely do what he's been told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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