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Originally Posted by arista

Yes, but the DUP are old mates
of the Conservatives.


So we are Stuck in this position

Therein lies the bigger problem.
This government has run after the extreme DUP this last few years.

Largely dismissing the concerns of Sinn Fein and also now the Alliance party who are both in dismay at the current state of affairs.
After the pandemic and the growing issues plus now the cost of living crisis.
Following the May elections one wonders why the DUP dared ask for voters votes.
Wasting the voters time.

Of course they fell to 2nd which may be more the reason for the current mess there.

Also to jet.
It saddens me strongly that Sinn Fein don't take their Westminster seats.
As they too would be likely votes against this shambles of a government in place now.

HOWEVER,
I understand why they don't.
I think it both hypocritical and wrong that ALL MPs once elected HAVE to swear an oath to the Monarch and its heirs just to be able to take the seats at Westminster.

The only oath should be after election BY the people, to swear allegiance to the service of their constituents and constituencies.

It's ridiiculous because the ONE place in the UK the Monarch is NOT and never allowed to just enter or have anything to do with the proceedings of is the House of Commons.
Not allowed to even enter the Commons.

So why those who object to swearing an oath to the Monarch should be barred from taking their seats is an insult to the voters who elected them.
Elected them knowing they won't take their seats for the reason stated.
There should be an alternative oath.
Although I'd scrap the oath to the Monarch and its heirs for ALL MPs.
To me it's not appropriate for the direct elections to the commons.
An OATH only to the people far more appropriate.
In my view.