Re: Mr. Speaker's flat
Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 4:51 pm
over the last 40-odd years, the role of speaker was shared between the 2 main political parties - alternating between tory and labour. Micheal Martin's selection broke this as his predecessor, Betty Boothroyd, was also a former Labour MP.
On becoming speaker, individuals must leave their party so as to be seen as independent and disinterested. Martin has been criticised for his apparent Labour bias.
On becoming speaker, individuals must leave their party so as to be seen as independent and disinterested. Martin has been criticised for his apparent Labour bias.