Tory Landlord uses Filibuster rule to allow Landlords to punish Tenants who complain

cepheus

Is this democracy in any shape or form? Why are these filibuster rules allowed, and how can Philip Davies even retain any credibility or respect as a Parliamentarian after this debacle?

Hopes of blocking landlords from evicting tenants who complain about problems in their home were dashed today — after a Tory MP used an hour-long speech to ‘talk out’ the Tenancies (Reform) Bill. Protections against retaliatory eviction now stand little chance of becoming law, despite enjoying cross-party and government support.

As declared in the debate, the register of members’ interests for hard-right crackpot Philip Davies reveals that he himself owns a rented flat in the capital:

8. Land and Property
Flat in London from which rental income is received. (Registered 18 September 2012)

Having endured an hour of Davies’ drivel — designed purely to block the passage of bill — shouts of “outrageous” resounded across the chamber when the Shipley MP suggested the deputy speaker was biased in invoking an obscure parliamentary procedure to obligate him to conclude his speech:

Masomnia

I can't find anything about it. Do you know when the debate took place?

Thrugelmir

Having endured an hour of Davies’ drivel

Not the only person that spouts endless drivel.

Moderators please move thread this to MoneySaversArms.

Masomnia

Found it on the Commons website, apparently the debate is resuming on the 5th December. The guy does come across as a bit of a !!!!!!.

Being a private members bill it's unlikely to become law. I'm not necessarily against it though I think, as long as it works the way it is supposed to, but I wouldn't hold my breath on that one.

gazter

cepheus wrote: »

Is this democracy in any shape or form? Why are these filibuster rules allowed, and how can Philip Davies even retain any credibility or respect as a Parliamentarian after this debacle?

You mean he used parliamentary procedure entirely correctly?

cepheus

Masomnia wrote: »

Found it on the Commons website, apparently the debate is resuming on the 5th December. The guy does come across as a bit of a !!!!!!.

Yes he is

gazter

cepheus wrote: »

Yes he is

Giving money to countries with a space programme, sensible?
The funny thing about the black police officers association is how it managed to reinforce peoples prejudices.

The point is how equality legislation should not be a one way street.

brit1234

Shame on Philip Davies MP, I hope he loses his seat at the election. Whether you are against or for the motion he should of allowed the vote, how undemocratic of him.:mad:

I found an appropriate picture of him.

antrobus

Masomnia wrote: »

I can't find anything about it. Do you know when the debate took place?

Yesterday.

Here it is in Hansard.
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201415/cmhansrd/cm141128/debtext/141128-0001.htm#column_1192

Generali

cepheus wrote: »

Is this democracy in any shape or form? Why are these filibuster rules allowed, and how can Philip Davies even retain any credibility or respect as a Parliamentarian after this debacle?

Because this is just how Parliament works.

Just because you support the Bill doesn't mean that the rules of Parliament are suddenly suspended. If the Government doesn't sponsor a Bill it's highly unlikely to become an Act.

Perhaps the 1st or 2nd Private Members Bill on the ballot has a chance to get into law. The rest? They're kite flying: if they get some support from other MPs or from the electorate then perhaps the Government will take it on and get the Bill passed.

jjlandlord

The bill served its purpose, which was just to score a few points in the political game ahead of next year by portraying Labour as the good guys and anyone opposing the bill as the bad guys.