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Most recent annotations on things by Lord Martin of Springburn
- Jean James: It was always an offence for police to take bribes. (16 February 2012)
Read annotation | All by this user - Richard Taylor: I believe p202 of the 24th Edition of Erskine May references this reply by the Speaker. It appears to have suggest the Speaker's response in this instance ought create a precedent: "Members... (6 November 2011)
Read annotation | All by this user - Simon Withell: The Speaker-elect here was John Bercow, not Michael Martin who had just resigned. (13 July 2010)
Read annotation | All by this user - Francine Bucumi: I am really concern about child poverty in the poor/deprived ares in Glasgow and I really would like to see more work done to improve this. I find children are future of a country and much works... (10 March 2010)
Read annotation | All by this user - David Clark: Glad to see the Speaker is quick to correct the misuse of English, a pity the post cannot get a straight answer from the PM. (18 June 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - David Clark: Here is a key problem with Parliament, the PM cannot be forced to answer the question asked. He is never held to account; he turns every question into a simple attack on the opposition. PMQs... (18 June 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - Douglas White: Indeed, and not before time. (11 June 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - Mary : His attempt at humour falls flat. Why did he interrupt in the first place? (15 May 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - Carl Barron: On a point of order and those of Political Correctness. It’s interesting to see that Tory MP Chris Chope, who as a minister helped bring in the ‘Dreaded Poll Tax’. is now seeking to have the... (14 May 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - Francis Macnaughton: If Speaker Martin thinks that the person that leaked this information is likely to be found guilty of a criminal charge by any jury composed of members of the public he is an even bigger fool... (13 May 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - David Clark: The Speaker refuses to answer any criticism of him and hides behind procedure. This man must surely go. (13 May 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - David Clark: Again an example of the Speaker allowing the Government to get its point over yet refusing those accused by it the right to reply. (13 May 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - David Clark: It strikes me that by not allowing Honourable Members to finish their points of order, Mr Martin has hijacked Parliament and stopped MPs performing their democratic duties. (12 May 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - David Clark: Interesting isn't it that if any member raises a point or order that the Speaker does not agree with they are not allowed to finish it. And the Speaker curtails the debate so others cannot voice... (12 May 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - David Clark: I suppose rejecting change is doing something, but only in a negative sense, a little like saying we have made great progress by standing still. (12 May 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - David Clark: The speaker seems not to appreciate the difference between holding and internal enquiry and taking internal disciplinary action and calling in the police. This is exactly the problem the Home... (12 May 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - Peter Stroud: Kate Hoey made a perfectly sensible point of order. However the Speaker's answer was the reaction of bad tempered oaf rather than a man in a very honourable and privileged position. Frankly... (12 May 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - Laurie Coster: Michael Martin should set an example and get a grip on the situation as far as MP's expenses, so far he shows he is just as bad as they are and that is not good. Either that or get another... (12 May 2009)
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Read annotation | All by this user - mick angel: Listening to Brown reading the prepared statement and then Martin cravenly supporting him is an embarrassment. I don't mean that sensationally, I really was embarrassed that in a functioning... (21 March 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - Ian Simcox: I've just watched the clip of him 'answering' the question. He couldn't even look up from his paper for more than 2 words without stammering. If you're going to make a statement like this at... (21 March 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - Snorbens Man: The weasel Martin was just defending his Labour buddies. Its not his job. Its the job of the opposition to talk about the hypocrisy and damage that Labour do the country. (20 March 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - Ian Simcox: And when the police come knocking, you ask for proof of a warrant. That is the way to do it. This speaker seems quite happy to interupt questions that are nothing but drivel, but when the... (20 March 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - David Clark: A more accurate comment from the Speaker would be 'Let the PM read from his brief'. (19 March 2009)
Read annotation | All by this user - S Hewlett: Mr Speaker, 89 words in Dr Jones's question - 105 words in Ann Winterton's; 81 in David Chaytor's; 84 in Robert Smith's. A little consistency, please, otherwise one might be forgiven for... (7 March 2009)
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