The News Agents Where the f*** is Nadine Dorries?
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Aug 23, 2023 Controversial MP Nadine Dorries announced her resignation but is still an active MP without participating in parliamentary activities. Host questions her identity and calls for her resignation. The controversy surrounding her delayed resignation and the impact on the Conservative Party is discussed. The popularity and decline of Dorries among civil servants and her constituents is explored. The rise and influence of Donald Trump in American conservatism, as well as the fear and hesitation towards him is examined.
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Dorries' Delayed Resignation
- Nadine Dorries, a Conservative MP, announced her resignation 75 days ago but remains in office.
- This inaction has drawn criticism from political figures, including the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.
Resignation Process
- An MP's resignation isn't immediate; it requires accepting a crown office, which Dorries hasn't done.
- This arcane process allows her to remain an MP despite not fulfilling her duties.
Absent MP
- Dorries's constituency office has become a dance studio, highlighting her absence.
- Local councils and residents express frustration over her lack of representation and engagement.