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MP feels 'betrayed by his government'
4:08pm Thursday 15th January 2009
JOHN Randall, MP for Uxbridge has spoken out over todays events in the House of Commons.
He was speaking after Labour MP for Hayes, John McDonnell, was removed from the House of Commons during a statement on Heathrow by transport secretary Geoff Hoon.
Mr McDonnell left his seat and grabbed the mace, putting it down on an empty bench and shouting: "It's a disgrace to the democracy of this country."
Mr Randall told the Hillingdon Times: "I can fully understand why he resorted to such desperate action, because of the frustration over the way the secretary of state was taking questions."
He added: "John McDonnell feels utterly betrayed by his Government."
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JonD, Hayes says...
8:07pm Thu 15 Jan 09
Enjoy your 5 days away from London and use at least a couple of the days to have rest.
Catbird, South Ruislip says...
9:15pm Thu 15 Jan 09
But within the restrictions of our good behavior, well done John you made the news.
Sad thing is, it is the Tories that have promised to remove the decision if they get elected so the poor bloke will be out of a job at the next election.
Catbird, South Ruislip says...
10:25pm Thu 15 Jan 09
Linda Gritt, west drayton says...
5:04pm Fri 16 Jan 09
His action's yesterday in Parliament were unbelievably brave and showed immense courage of which Hayes and Harlington people should be proud of.
May I also thank him for all the hard work he does for Cherry Lane Cemetery.
jet77, Uxbridge says...
11:19am Sat 17 Jan 09
TonyK25, Sipson says...
9:52am Mon 19 Jan 09
This man was not voted in by the British voters and therefore should not be recognised as priminister, As soon as Tony Blair stood down the election should have taken place.
I was a life long labour supporter until Democracy died last Thursday. Bring the election lets see how you stand.
KN, Hillingdon says...
7:24pm Tue 20 Jan 09
MP suspended after mace protest:
http://news.bbc.co.u
k/1/hi/uk_politics/7
830937.stm
MP explains Commons suspension:
http://news.bbc.co.u
k/1/hi/uk_politics/7
831091.stm
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jimmy page, hayes says...
7:50pm Thu 15 Jan 09
Mr Mcdonald feels betrayed? the majority of us as well,it,s about time this bunch of muppets were put up against the wall for treason,they have sold this country and all who sail in her down the river.