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Our new MP

Post by Quickenthetempo » Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:19 pm

Was speaking in Parliament about the floods in Padiham.

He's getting very good feedback from people about being hard working and has done more in a couple of weeks than that waste of space Cooper did in years.

Burnley might stay Tory for a good while at this rate.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by IanMcL » Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:23 pm

Yeah right!

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Quickenthetempo » Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:30 pm

IanMcL wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:23 pm
Yeah right!
Take your blinkered Labour glasses off Ian.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by IanMcL » Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:31 pm

They are all getting their go to speak at the moment. It is normal.

There was a new w anker tory mp who was a Wiltshire Cllr, although he did nowt. His quest is self promotion. Even the tory press labelled him a carpet bagger!

He asked a Q at PMQs last week. Darren Henry. The guy who thinks food banks are indulgement of the poor.

He thanked Johnson for the new hospital that his constituency is evidently getting.

In turn Johnson the reaper thanked him for all the work he did to get it in the first place.

The guy got elected in December! He has done nothing towards anything, other than for himself, ever!
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Re: Our new MP

Post by Quickenthetempo » Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:37 pm

IanMcL wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:31 pm
They are all getting their go to speak at the moment. It is normal.
Edited as wrong info posted.

It's great news for the area if we get a good MP, no matter from which party
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Re: Our new MP

Post by arise_sir_charge » Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:50 pm

I like him.

Seems very active.

As for Julie Cooper, pathetic, spineless waste of space.
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Re: Our new MP

Post by Local cricketer » Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:51 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:37 pm
As far as I'm aware Julie Cooper only spoke in Parliament once and it was about Kashmir.

It's great news for the area if we get a good MP, no matter from which party
Was that to whinge about the quality of her coat

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Clarets4me » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:10 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:37 pm
As far as I'm aware Julie Cooper only spoke in Parliament once and it was about Kashmir. It's great news for the area if we get a good MP, no matter from which party
Whilst no fan of Labour or Mrs Cooper, that is unfair .... she spoke over 200 times in Parliament, submitted many questions, both written and oral, as well as serving on select committees in addition to her constituency work.
As I've said before, I believe the vast majority who stand for elected office, as a Councillor, MP or whatever, do it out of a genuine desire to improve the lot of the people they represent. Now, you can argue against or disagree with their politics, and by christ don't we just, but I think most are sincere. I can think of one or two exceptions, Keith Vaz, for one ....

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Quickenthetempo » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:12 pm

Clarets4me wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:10 pm
Whilst no fan of Labour or Mrs Cooper, that is unfair .... she spoke over 200 times in Parliament, submitted many questions, both written and oral, as well as serving on select committees in addition to her constituency work.
As I've said before, I believe the vast majority who stand for elected office, as a Councillor, MP or whatever, do it out of a genuine desire to improve the lot of the people they represent. Now, you can argue against or disagree with their politics, and by christ don't we just, but I think most are sincere. I can think of one or two exceptions, Keith Vaz, for one ....
As you're more into politics than me, did she ever speak about our area?

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Re: Our new MP

Post by deanothedino » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:19 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:12 pm
As you're more into politics than me, did she ever speak about our area?
The last thing she spoke about was the Todmorden curve in a discussion about Colne to Skipton railways.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Lowbankclaret » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:21 pm

I met her on several occasion.
Arrogant and looked down on you at all times.
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Re: Our new MP

Post by Billy Balfour » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:22 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:12 pm
As you're more into politics than me, did she ever speak about our area?
You should know. You said she only spoke once. Now I couldn't care less about her or indeed Labour, but you really shouldn't be making up lies about her, especially on here. I've seen messageboards closed down when people are libelled.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Bosscat » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:24 pm

Lowbankclaret wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:21 pm
I met her on several occasion.
Arrogant and looked down on you at all times.
Is she tall ???
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Re: Our new MP

Post by Quickenthetempo » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:27 pm

Billy Balfour wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:22 pm
You should know. You said she only spoke once. Now I couldn't care less about her or indeed Labour, but you really shouldn't be making up lies about her, especially on here. I've seen messageboards closed down when people are libelled.
I read it on here Billy, not made malicious lies up. But you're right I shouldn't post things that might not be true. So I've edited the post.
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Re: Our new MP

Post by CopacabanaClaret » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:29 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:37 pm
As far as I'm aware Julie Cooper only spoke in Parliament once and it was about Kashmir.

It's great news for the area if we get a good MP, no matter from which party

https://www.theyworkforyou.com/search/? ... 3&pop=1#n4

She spoke 670 times. What other lies about her did you swallow? Will you be telling us she wasnt a Burnley fan aswell? Seen that a few times on here, must be imagining that she sits in Bob Lord block 2.

Anyway, fair play to our new MP so far. I particularly like that he is campaigning for an increased timetable for the train service to Manchester. I'll judge him on his achievements not his party affiliation.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Corky » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:32 pm

It must be beneficial actually having a local MP who belongs to the party in power.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Clarets4me » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:42 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:12 pm
As you're more into politics than me, did she ever speak about our area?
Yes, of course ... she's not daft !
She campaigned for free car parking at hospitals, introducing a " private members " bill, which was eventually " talked out ", but the new Government are promising to do something on this subject, we shall see. She spoke on local pharmacies, a subject on which she has some knowledge, poverty, minimum wage,amongst others, and yes, on Kashmir, which is a " live " issue to many in Burnley's Asian Community ...

A lot of people have described as aloof, or condescending, that's their view. I don't think she was a particularly gifted communicator, although I wouldn't doubt her good intentions ..

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Billy Balfour » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:46 pm

I hope this new MP turns out to be a good constituency MP.

It's ok emailing press releases to the local press, but he'll ultimately be judged on his actions and the help he gives to his constituents when they go to him with their problems.

Too many MPs feel that a letter typed on House of Commons notepaper will do the trick when it comes to pacifying those who go to them with their issues, but it doesn't really work like that. Actions speak louder than words. Burnley needs a hardworking MP and I hope he steps up to the mark.
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Re: Our new MP

Post by Clarets4me » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:49 pm

CopacabanaClaret wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:29 pm
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/search/? ... 3&pop=1#n4

She spoke 670 times. What other lies about her did you swallow? Will you be telling us she wasnt a Burnley fan aswell? Seen that a few times on here, must be imagining that she sits in Bob Lord block 2.
Anyway, fair play to our new MP so far. I particularly like that he is campaigning for an increased timetable for the train service to Manchester. I'll judge him on his achievements not his party affiliation.
If you check, the figure of 670 is not speaking on the floor of the House, it includes speaking in select committees, her written and oral questions, and comments such as " Will the minister give way ? " ...

Good to see the " Honourable member for quickenthetempo " has withdrawn his previous remark !! ;)

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Quickenthetempo » Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:54 pm

Billy Balfour wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:46 pm
I hope this new MP turns out to be a good constituency MP.

It's ok emailing press releases to the local press, but he'll ultimately be judged on his actions and the help he gives to his constituents when they go to him with their problems.

Too many MPs feel that a letter typed on House of Commons notepaper will do the trick when it comes to pacifying those who go to them with their issues, but it doesn't really work like that. Actions speak louder than words. Burnley needs a hardworking MP and I hope he steps up to the mark.
He was out in Padiham giving help on Sunday with the floods.

Someone high up in healthcare in the area said he's doing a lot of work behind the scenes.

As you say proof is in the pudding.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Stayingup » Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:47 pm

IanMcL wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:23 pm
Yeah right!
And why not? Even people in Burnley have aspirations you might care to know. Not everyone wants dumbing down as is the socislist way. Or as it is now being called thick , racist and a bigot.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Woodleyclaret » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:10 pm

It was a sad day for Burnley landing a Tory MP but worse for Labour is the time its taking to get rid of Corbyn
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Re: Our new MP

Post by Vino blanco » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:15 pm

Your opinion, Woodleyclaret , your opinion.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by bobinho » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:20 pm

Lowbankclaret wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:21 pm
I met her on several occasion.
Arrogant and looked down on you at all times.
Summat to with your username perhaps?

I'll get me coat... but not before I happily state that imho, Burnley will be a better place WITHOUT Julie Cooper as it's MP. Waytertime that one.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Woodleyclaret » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:21 pm

Politics is all about opinions Vino there's mine and then theres those who are wrong
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Re: Our new MP

Post by IanMcL » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:23 pm

Stayingup wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:47 pm
And why not? Even people in Burnley have aspirations you might care to know. Not everyone wants dumbing down as is the socislist way. Or as it is now being called thick , racist and a bigot.
Burnley has every right to aspiration and achievement.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Funkydrummer » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:24 pm

Is Dan Jones not in power anymore then ?

(one for the UTC elders) :D :D
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Re: Our new MP

Post by IanMcL » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:24 pm

Woodleyclaret wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:10 pm
It was a sad day for Burnley landing a Tory MP but worse for Labour is the time its taking to get rid of Corbyn
Indeed. This abject failure lingers far too long.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Vino blanco » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:27 pm

And Burnley's electorate has every right to vote in a Tory MP
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Re: Our new MP

Post by Lowbankclaret » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:35 pm

bobinho wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:20 pm
Summat to with your username perhaps?

I'll get me coat... but not before I happily state that imho, Burnley will be a better place WITHOUT Julie Cooper as it's MP. Waytertime that one.
Her actions at the count this time round were disgusting and unprofessional of an MP.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Blackrod » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:42 pm

IanMcL wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:23 pm
Burnley has every right to aspiration and achievement.
So it’s good news that they voted in the right party to help them with this.
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Re: Our new MP

Post by IanMcL » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:44 pm

Blackrod wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:42 pm
So it’s good news that they voted in the right party to help them with this.
Madness takes many forms!

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Re: Our new MP

Post by AndrewJB » Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:56 pm

He'll have a tough time getting this overturned.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/202 ... ing-review

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Spijed » Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:01 pm

Getting Burnley A&E re-opened is highly unlikely too. As other MP's up and down the country are beating the same drum with their local hospitals.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Blackrod » Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:03 pm

AndrewJB wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 6:56 pm
He'll have a tough time getting this overturned.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/202 ... ing-review
A nice balanced article from The Guarduan with no axe to grind or bias.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by thomaspaine » Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:02 pm

Quickenthetempo wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 3:19 pm
Was speaking in Parliament about the floods in Padiham.

He's getting very good feedback from people about being hard working and has done more in a couple of weeks than that waste of space Cooper did in years.

Burnley might stay Tory for a good while at this rate.

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Really. We will see. My guess is that he will do what all Tories do..... and that's keep the poor in their place and help the rich get richer.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Vino blanco » Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:04 pm

As you say thomaspaine, it is your guess. Keep guessing when you post on here.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by bfcjg » Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:07 pm

I'll give him the benefit of the doubt, they all talk the talk TBH. I really liked Pike and Bertwistle Usher was a disgrace Cooper was bland .

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Re: Our new MP

Post by thomaspaine » Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:07 pm

Vino blanco wrote:
Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:04 pm
As you say thomaspaine, it is your guess. Keep guessing when you post on here.
You worry about your own **** mate and I will decide what I do. There's more than enough to keep you busy.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Spike » Fri Feb 14, 2020 1:22 pm

good chance of being a cabinet minister the way Boris is getting through them

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Clarets4me » Fri Feb 14, 2020 1:45 pm

Just seen him in Padiham with Padiham's County Councillor, with local Police ..... they're visiting local shops and business's to get a better idea on flood damage and what's needed to prevent future occurrences, and also improve measures to combat anti-social behaviour ..

Good to see also that he's already held surgeries in Padiham, Ightenhill and Worsthorne, not just in Burnley Town Centre. An MP's surgery is where Constituents can meet their MP with any problems they feel he can help with, he's holding one tomorrow at St Margaret's Church, Hapton between 12 - 2 pm.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by Spijed » Fri Feb 14, 2020 2:06 pm

Clarets4me wrote:
Fri Feb 14, 2020 1:45 pm
Just seen him in Padiham with Padiham's County Councillor, with local Police ..... they're visiting local shops and business's to get a better idea on flood damage and what's needed to prevent future occurrences
I suspect he knows there is nothing that can be done about the flooding, like in many areas of the country. More a case of just looking like he's seen to be doing something.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by bfcjg » Fri Feb 14, 2020 3:11 pm

I think lots of problems are caused by rainwater trying to discharge into drains that then cannot discharge into swollen rivers. This happens in lots of places and unless high catchment tanks are installed there will always be floods.

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Re: Our new MP

Post by I luv my wife » Fri Feb 14, 2020 8:07 pm

Thanks for the info Clarets4me regarding our mp surgery time tomorrow, I'm so excited I don't think I will be able to sleep tonight

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