Ex Labour minister Jack Cunningham 'wanted £144,000 for lobbying'

[arista]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2334558/Now-Lords-caught-cash-access-sting-Ex-Labour-minister-Jack-Cunningham-wanted-144-000-lobbying-peers-linked-fake-solar-energy-firm.html?ito=feeds-newsxml


This is on All News and in the Sunday Times

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Bobnot
this is a Dirty Labour one



"Lord Laird has referred himself to watchdogs over his contact with fake lobbying company set up by undercover journalist
Lord Mackenzie and Lord Cunningham also implicated in scandal
'Make that ... £12,000 a month' Cunningham alleged to have asked reporter
It follows resignation of the whip of Patrick Mercer MP over the sting"

[joeysteele]

I will not in any way be surprised to hear of MPs that are in or have been in both main parties having MPs who have 'broken rules' as to this issue.

[arista]

I will not in any way be surprised to hear of MPs that are in or have been in both main parties having MPs who have 'broken rules' as to this issue.



Yes I want to hear Bobnot say Dirty Labour Rot

[Cherie]

I honestly cannot separate any of the parties in these matters. I really will struggle to vote at the next election.

[arista]

I honestly cannot separate any of the parties in these matters. I really will struggle to vote at the next election.

2 years to go


lots will change by then

[Omah]

Corrupt, self-interested, greedy politicians - it's hard to believe ..... :rolleyes:

[Kizzy]

It almost makes it worse that these are lords, are they not the ones concerned with truth and justice?....

[joeysteele]

It almost makes it worse that these are lords, are they not the ones concerned with truth and justice?....

I think on balance,yes it is Kizzy.

Although for me, an MP should just be able to be kicked out right away, non of this being able to remain an MP until the next election than stand down.
Most ordinary individuals would likely be instantly suspended or even sacked from their jobs for any wrongdoing.

[Kizzy]

I think on balance,yes it is Kizzy.

Although for me, an MP should just be able to be kicked out right away, non of this being able to remain an MP until the next election than stand down.
Most ordinary individuals would likely be instantly suspended or even sacked from their jobs for any wrongdoing.

I totally agree, what is it with their 'acceptable face of fraud and deception?' when for any other member of the public it would be like you say instant dismissal and possible court action..
And if it was a benefit claimant it would be a court case and public humiliation via the media.

[joeysteele]

I totally agree, what is it with their 'acceptable face of fraud and deception?' when for any other member of the public it would be like you say instant dismissal and possible court action..
And if it was a benefit claimant it would be a court case and public humiliation via the media.

Exactly, after the expenses scandal this should all have been well set up and catered for in the last 5 years,no messing.

[Kizzy]

Does this kind of thing ever put you off going into politics joey, Do you ever read about MP's and think 'you don't care about this country, just lining your pocket'?
It must be so hard for those who genuinely do care to run against those they know do not. It seems that there is a certain amount of disillusionment learning the truth about those who we place our trust in to do what's right as the electorate, but it's worse for you as you have the inside track on these practices, just how widespread would you say corruption is within the commons?

[Omah]

It almost makes it worse that these are lords, are they not the ones concerned with truth and justice?....

From the humblest parish councillor to the most senior of HMG to lords of the realm, no politician can be exempt from the taint of corruption - ambition and greed go with the territory ..... :pipe:

[Omah]

Do you ever read about MP's and think 'you don't care about this country, just lining your pocket'?

The first rule of survival in politics is "Learn how to kiss ass" ..... :laugh2:

The second rule of survival in politics is "Get somebody to kiss your ass" ..... :wink:

The third rule of survival in politics is "Make sure somebody pays for all this ass-kissing ..... :pipe:

[arista]

"Two peers are suspended by the Labour Party"


http://news.sky.com/story/1098286/lobbying-claims-peers-deny-breaking-rules

[arista]

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