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[@louisetennyson5200]

Dennis Skinner: “Half the Tory members opposite are crooks” House of Commons Speaker: “The honourable member MUST withdraw that remark” Skinner: “OK, half the Tories are not crooks”

[@vilebrequin6923]

Remember that so well....hysterical 😊

[@gregorygant4242]

So which politician isn't? Look at Canada ,Trudeau, Biden , Hilary , Trump ,well, Trump is a crook but less so than the others in America . Many politicians never had a real job in their lives before becoming politicians !

[@Debbie-op5hk]

Pure genius 😆

[@SRPM-yk9xw]

A complete fiction, I'm afraid. No record of this in Hansard whatsoever.

[@tonycasey3183]

@@SRPM-yk9xw one should never let the truth get in the way of a good story.

[@101steel4]

I've never seen an American look so confused. Not since yesterday anyway.

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

An American calling the British House of Commons "pretty wacky" is surely the pot calling the kettle black. 🙄

[@grahvis]

There was a funny moment in the House of Lords when they were discussing the safety of the London Eye in high winds. One peer explained how, in an emergency, there was an outside ladder. There was a short silence before everyone started laughing at the idea.

[@johnwilletts3984]

“The new High Speed Train Service May cost Billions, but it will enable a businessman in Leeds get to London half an hour earlier”. Dennis Skinner MP: “Could you not just get the lazy bastard to get up 30 minutes earlier”?

[@timglennon6814]

Rayan. Just to remind you that we have Pounds and not Dollars in the U.K.

[@johnwilletts3984]

So what exactly did Dodgy Dave do to the pig? Well when a man and his pig love each other very much, they become as one in a physical act of union. Future Prime Minister Dave demonstrated character and leadership by performing this act of union in front of an audience.

[@stewrmo]

Aye, he stuck his 🐓in it.

[@arwelp]

“What did he do to the pig?” Oh, you really don’t want to know!

[@askinlad]

he skull F####d it

[@petercdowney]

​@@askinlad"Pooh, who are the Conservative Party?" asked Piglet. "The kind of people who'd have sex with your severed head, Piglet," replied Pooh.

[@Aspie_Geek_UK]

And denied it he did, but yes he really did do that! And thats the quality of the Tory PM's we have had since they were elected in 2010..... shameful 😂

[@nobbycheeseman2915]

@@Aspie_Geek_UKTo be fair, there is evidence that they used to do it to kids, so if that is true, the quality of Tory MP's has improved.

[@Kat-po3mn]

that's the Bullingdon Club yobs at Oxford for you.

[@vilebrequin6923]

Ryan: why is he doing that? All of us: Greed!

[@cpnlsn88]

Rees-Mogg lying down was particularly disrespectful because he was the Leader of the House at the time.

[@boulevard14]

Maybe everyone should follow the lead

[@MerrickKing]

That woman has clearly never heard a Dalek before

[@TheOverlord2010]

Dennis Skinner became known as the "Beast of Bolsover".

[@helenag.9386]

Which the voters sadly kicked him out.

[@Caambrinus]

@@helenag.9386 Elected in 1979, he held his seat for nearly 50 years; it was, of course, the right-wing press who used that nickname. Skinner is that rare thing, a great man and a great parliamentarian.

[@jimmyincredible3141]

How to tell you what he did to the pigs head without it being removed from the comment section....Have you seen american pie?

[@barbariandude]

Lol, I tried to gently suggest what he did and it got immediately removed xD I guess it's enough to say it's definitely not youtube friendly.

[@yorkieandthechihuahua]

He "porked" the pig's head... will that work?

[@britblue]

Actually Cameron was "Alleged" to have porked the pigs head by Lord Ashcroft. Who was annoyed that after paying a substantial bribe....sorry , substantial contribution to Tory party funds, Cameron didn't give him a government job. Ashcroft got a compliant journalist to plant the story & when both were asked for any evidence, were unable to provide any. Private Eye magazine covered this in some depth when it first appeared but sadly Fantastical Tales will always generate more headlines than dull old facts.

[@Lily33McC]

He stuck his little sausage in its mouth 🤢🤮

[@yorkieandthechihuahua]

He twisted the normal style of things and had the pig's head "eat" him...

[@jasonc5413]

When Rhys-Mogg laid down, the opposition ran a photo of it with the caption "another lying Tory" lol.

[@rosey_ie]

Not sure if you appreciate just how timely this video is, Ryan 😂

[@sarahwaterfield1428]

Hahaha. Good one

[@jamesreid8523]

Today could not of been a better time for this video Ryan .....lol

[@pamc9226]

Yes they really did us proud yesterday evening 😾

[@Isleofskye]

If there is one thing this video is, it's timely.

[@ryanwuzer]

Definitely intentional! But please do inform me why it's timely lol

[@user-wf3lr1gj7o]

Rees Mogg lounging on the front bench (a right wing bigot populist) was doing that to mock the opposition mps by ignoring them. He was the man 'in charge' at the moment for the Tories.

[@ziuuuuuuuuum]

I thought he was drunk.

[@paulharvey9149]

Dennis Skinner is certainly worth checking out some more. Totally opposed to the Royal Family and Aristocracy, it became a tradition for him to call out something amusing that ridiculed Black Rod - the King or Queen's Messenger whom is sent to invite the House of Commons, "to attend His/Her Majesty immediately, in the House of Peers," at the State Opening of Parliament, each year.

[@mattwardman]

Dennis Skinner was my MP for far too long - ime he was more interested in himself than his constituents. This particular one is an internet myth, I'm afraid.

[@Caambrinus]

@@mattwardman Not at all, Matt. Take a look at this record in the House: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Skinner

[@mattwardman]

​@@Caambrinus I'm not sure what happened there - my "internet myth" comment is about the "Half Tories are crooks" remark. I must have put it on a reply to the wrong comment. Thanks for your reply and helping me notice.

[@SideQ-rr6my]

Bring back the Beast of Bolsover!

[@donnakantaris2287]

Rees-Mogg is a walking meme. 'Haunted Pencil' and 'Right Honorable member for the 19th Century' are two popular names for him.

[@charlesfrancis6894]

They are not allowed to call another M.P. a liar in the House of Commons should they use that word they are asked to retract it or leave .

[@jakeoliver9167]

The video failed to mention... but rees-mogg himself, the one lounging on the chair, is permanently stuck in the mud. He might be one of the most despised mps, not only due to his beliefs, but his severely smug/stuck up/privileged attitude. He's often mocked as he spent most his time as a young adult with a nanny. He's quite literally something from the 1800s, his beliefs too.

[@HoleyMoleyAlex]

I was most surprised by the clip where he played rule Britannia on his phone. He owns a phone!? I bet he borrowed it.

[@Isleofskye]

Nonsense. His intelligence, articulacy, and National pride are a delight in this World of communicative mediocrity..

[@jeanbicknell7887]

@jakeoliver9167 There are those who find JRM a stick in the mud but there are plenty who do not, too. He is very intelligent and really does not take himself too seriously at all as was demonstrated in the clips..

[@Isleofskye]

@@jeanbicknell7887 Quite right Jean. He is funny,clever,knowledgeable and self deprecating:)

[@Debbie-op5hk]

Well said 👏👏👏 He’s the most vile, despicable MP around.

[@jasonc5413]

You almost sailed into Brexit waters then. Steer well clear. There be monsters.

[@neilgayleard3842]

Dennis was spot on.

[@Dutch1961]

What a great idea! Parliament, the musical!

[@sameebah]

To be fair to IDS - the price of the coke they use means you have to make sure every last flake is made use of . . .

[@pupupu1955]

Oh the British Parliament. They have always managed to amuse me, especially if I consider that being polite and classy has always been very important to the posh class but their politicians act like if they were in a stable, making noises that sheep and goats and cows make. Yelling , mooing, booing. I am suprised that no one has made a sound comparison yet.

[@diarmuidkuhle8181]

Sorry but this over-privileged man taking a nap on the job is disgraceful. Shows his utter contempt for the people he's meant to serve. The only reason people like him show up in Parliament is to collect their ridiculous salary.

[@helenag.9386]

I just get angry looking at Tory smug faces.

[@stevieinselby]

5:30, for any overseas viewers who don't get the reference, it's cockney rhyming slang - telling porkies = telling pork pies = telling lies.

[@adeledoyle667]

Ians doing it , doing it, doing it ....... picking his nose and chewing it 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@charlotteinnocent8752]

Have you ever seen the best moments of John Bercow? Speaker of the House?

[@charlotteinnocent8752]

Can you imagine Nancy Pelosi doing this?! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXKwXoyNYpupmrc&ab_channel=OnDemandNews

[@sairhug]

Was very disappointed not to see John Bercow amongst these. The only Tory I ever liked.

[@brigidsingleton1596]

​@@sairhug Ditto sir... Ditto...👌🖖 Sadly missed from that particular position (in my opinion.) !!

[@PedroConejo1939]

Dennis Skinner was nicknamed The Beast of Bolsover (his constituency), whereas Rees-Mogg has been called a haunted pencil.

[@stevehartley7504]

I Miss Mr Skinner! A legend!!!

[@lorihenderson673]

Rees mogg is called the member for the 18th c He also had his nanny help him campaign. Dennis skinner was a bloody legend xx

[@crln532]

Actually the tax payers pounds

[@lynnhamps7052]

There's a great clip of our MP's discussing Trump..well worth a reaction Ryan 😊✌🇬🇧

[@Semicolon_0]

Yes the english parliament is really funny, but I think it is funny in most european countrys. In Germany there was a time with the iconic dou Gregor Gysi (politician of the Left) and Robert Lammert (ex president of the Bundestag) and there are several other funny clips.

[@hanifleylabi8071]

*UK parliament

[@Johnnysnuff]

It's not 'sticks in the mud', it's 'stick-in-the-mud' as in someone who is stuck in their ways, unmoving in attitude etc

[@ushiefreebird7470]

Love this video! Love the Brits! 🙂

[@Isleofskye]

The best videos are of "MP's Questions" where on KZbin you can see some really hilarious discussions involving Thatcher and David Cameron and Tony Blair.

[@klaxoncow]

Not just "adopted as a European tune", WatchMojo. It's the EU's official (inter)national anthem.

[@MISSYGful]

Dennis Skinner ❤

[@Beefadin]

Regarding Cameron and the pig just imagine what Kermit would do to miss piggy in private

[@DetectiveCheese]

4:36 "back in 2015 the UK was in the midst of mocking the(n) the united states postal service" Not perfect, but that's a damn close to perfectly timed ad xD

[@julialk4536]

No Betty Boothroyd ?? Best Speaker ever ....

[@Adam23200]

Very good timing for this video 🤣🤣

[@johnloony68]

12:03 David Owen was not a “fellow Labour MP”; he was in the SDP

[@philipr1567]

Owen was a Labour MP and Cabinet Minister before the "Gang Of Four" quit to form the SDP.

[@egoist_chan]

Ryan, maybe it's time to install an ad blocker in your browser

[@sairhug]

I have one, and once in a very rare while (every couple of months) there's a glitch and an ad sneaks in - that might have been what happened here.

[@antheabrouwer3258]

I know that the Australian Parliament is based on the Westminster model of the Uk. Now I know where the Aussie Parliament gets its cheeky, unruly schoolkid behaviour from!!!

[@johnhood3172]

MPs get £300 a day, just to turn up at house .

[@chrisaskin6144]

MP's don't get paid £300 a day, it's members of the House of Lords (Peers) who get paid £300 for turning up and snoozing on the benches. In fact there's an attendance book and as long they've signed it for that day, that's enough to be paid £300 expenses, so they could turn around and go back home again. Ordinary MP's are paid £86,000 a year as well as 'expenses' of almost as much. And apparently they're having trouble trying to eke out a living on a mere £86k a year.

[@black4pienus]

Them being British just makes it funnier. Rude comments in posh English. Often dry and witty. lol

[@jacquieclapperton9758]

I'm surprised that they missed out the time when George Osborne seemed to be lost in space or snow.

[@sk-sm9sh]

8:00 I bet dude still doesn't wear his trousers

[@group4035]

to be honest, as a non-native English speaker (i'm japanese), rees-mogg's posh (but it's annoying) accent is easy to understand and it helps me

[@admiralbenbow5083]

"Dodgy Dave" That was Dennis Skinner AKA `The Beast of Bolsover`. Somewhere to the left of Joe Stalin.

[@chrisaskin6144]

The thing you need to know about British politicians pay Ryan is that it's a joke! It's only £86,000 per year! I mean, how on earth is someone expected to live on that measly amount? You really can't keep the wolf from the door, never mind wondering where the next meal's coming from. Rachel Reeves MP, the woman who is expected to become the country's next Chancellor of the Exchequer (and therefore in charge of the whole of the UK's budget/finances) if - sorry, when - the Labour party win the next election, was herself apparently recently complaining about how difficult it is to get by on (only) £86k a year - conveniently omitting apparently, that her husband earns about £150,000 a year. Just to give a measure of how much £86k is, my annual income is about £21k a year. And there are plenty out there who have an income notably less than me. Oh, and I forgot to mention, MP's get to decide/approve their own (usually inflation busting) pay rises. I don't know any others who decide their own pay.

[@philcoogan7369]

Don't forget that they also get generous "expenses" payments.

[@chrisaskin6144]

@@philcoogan7369 Nearly as much as their annual salary.

[@davidgill5699]

Supposedly, thing that David Cameron did with the dead pigs head was f**k it. I think it might be the basis of the plot for the first episode of Black Mirror

[@jmillar71110]

Can't forget the subsidised meals that we pay for either. Never had a job where they pay my grub for me, but this lot do.

[@shanecrosbie9191]

Can I recommend ‘The Best of Paul Keating’. Great Aussie PM in parliament

[@roberthindle5146]

I don't blame Ian Duncan Smith to noshing down on nose food. It's good stuff.

[@sergevereecke680]

Old videogame Larry the lounge Lizard.

[@janolaful]

6 Thousand have died after being found fit for work, DWP figures show. “Nearly 90 people a month are dying after being declared fit for work thanks to the tories including children

[@powertechnical]

Rees Mogg is a terrible person because he defended the British use of concentration camps in South Africa. The British army placed women and children in concentration camps with almost no food and many died of hunger.

[@saladspinner3200]

"Freedom of clothes". Well, that's one of the reasons why society in the US has been in freefall.

[@brigidsingleton1596]

❤😊😅😂 oh Ryan, _really_ _does_ ?! Ryan ... Think "pig head mouth" and um... "a person part" - "coming together" - allegedly!!! 😊😅😂❤

[@matthewmann3974]

the right honorable member for Witney went where?

[@RevPeterTrabaris]

I so love the British Parliament. I wish our congress and senate would take notes. And, wouldn't you love to see question times with the President, Vice-President, and Department Heads? I was watching the House of Commons session the other day. I was great seeing the civility, as well as the points of agreement when they arose. I also really like when the Prime Minister commits to facilitating meetings for folks to keep the work of the government moving forward. I'm going to make these suggestions in writing to my our congressmen and senators, Ryan, (fellow hoosier here). I plan to put it in writing to the President and the leaders of the House and Senate. I am sure they will laugh, but hey, I might write an article about it too. Maybe the people will like the idea..... Please do more of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Peace

[@nikkihayes5411]

The Beast of Bolsover was spot on about David Cameron...a Prime Minister who bribed the electorate with the promise of a european referendum then bailed out when he didnt get the result he wanted. Also slagged off a comedian for avoiding paying some taxes, whilst evading paying taxes himself. Typical Tory politician.....sound like any american politician you may know.?

[@alpey8487]

Can you imagine Biden doing a pmq’s 🤣 one thing about our system I do think is decent is at least people at the top get questioned in public by the opposition so you can get an idea of at least their ability to debate and what they are actually trying to do (what they want the public to think they are trying to do anyway). The president just hides away reading pre written speeches although trump seemed to freestyle speeches every half an hour in fairness

[@florenna]

There are WTF moments in *every* country's parliament, only most are not in English so you can't react to them ;D

[@daveofyorkshire301]

There's several that have had fights break out.

[@Mat-eq8mk]

There are a million clips that could have featured here, but I suspect they feature the wrong party.

[@billy-bo_]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@what-uc]

Savile and Harris on your end screen. You hit the jackpot :)

[@Isleofskye]

All you then need is Glitter and Fred West and......

[@Vaati1992]

10:35 Oh wow, the only instance in which Jacob Rees-Mogg, THE archetypical unlikeable Tory and someone who prides himself on being an "English gentleman", looks fun.

[@shirl790]

The annoying thing Dodgy Dave has been brought back in Sunaks government. I love a good debate. Used to be able to watch Parliament TV any time on BBC. Think it's on iPlayer now

[@DMGamanda]

Its on freeview 😀

[@kate066]

The people sadly do not elect the members of the House of Lords though.... the seats are, as far as I know, inherited within families....😢

[@CeiStockport-nx2qi]

The rules regarding who gets to sit in the Lords are...complex. Having an unelected upper house rubs a lot me people (including me) the wrong way I can't ignore the practical benefits of a mostly non partisan house that's spent the last few years killing the Tories more extreme proposals on the quiet.

[@Caambrinus]

Ryan, most British people cannot understand what goes on in the HoC. I doubt you will.......

[@shacklock01]

I miss the beast of Bolsovar.

[@justmandy6572]

I'm sorry...but Mojo takes the fun out of all video's

[@hanifleylabi8071]

The way she pronounces committee disturbs me.

[@squarecircle1473]

Identity politics influencing film, which is an artform, is not unimportant at all. When identity politics influences what is and is not allowed in arts and film, it's only correct that politicians discuss it. This idea that for every white person in film there must also be a black person, an asian person, etc., it is a form of socially acceptable racial ideology that is pushed by American corporations unto the world. Corporations like Netflix who make ahistorical documentaries, or Google that bends the truth in the name of diversity. Current case in point: Google Gemini. I actually don't understand how you can still facepalm at these concerns and consider them unimportant. It is identitarian ideology pushed by corporations in the information-business.

[@user-xt4wu2lp7u]

It is Just as bad as the US court.

[@trevorlsheppard7906]

Rees Mogg is an anachronism,but this item about MP slouching has been used before with other MPs ,they slouch down to listen to loudspeakers fitted in back of the benches that broadcast what's being said in parliament.Spoils a good story unfortunately .

[@polly1508]

English Parliament Ryan.

[@gregorygant4242]

The Brits tend to have that, um, dry brutal type of humour !

[@Isleofskye]

Yes,My Friend but this was tame compared to videos of "MP's Questions" where on KZbin you can see some really hilarious discussions involving Thatcher and David Cameron and Tony Blair.

[@gregorygant4242]

@@Isleofskye "Nudge nudge ,wink wink know what I mean? "

[@Isleofskye]

@@gregorygant4242I do as I have spent many an Idle hour observing their antics,if you get my Pythonesqye reference,my friend:)

[@brigidsingleton1596]

❤ ... And proud of it too 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧😏♥️

[@uppyraptor49]

Having said that! The congress and senate talk about men in womens sport???

[@charlotteinnocent8752]

Mogg is a prat sadly. He is trying to show he's cool, and he is very NOT.

[@Isleofskye]

Brilliant Communicator, who loves Britain, and the most intelligent person in The House.

[@charlotteinnocent8752]

@@Isleofskye HA You must be ignorant of his business connections and the corrupt manipulations to make himself a mint off brexit. He's the biggest arse in the party and that is going some.

[@Isleofskye]

@@charlotteinnocent8752Behave Charlotte. We've all done a bit of bobbin' and weavin', Duckin' and Divin'..😀 I know one or two Labour MPs. One is/was in a recent Shadow Cabinet. He wouldn't give you the time of day now. Since his elevation, you will get the briefest of acknowledgments, if you're lucky.

[@charlotteinnocent8752]

@@Isleofskye No love, he didn't "bob and weave". He lied outright and tries to take advantage. He is stealing from the poor to give to himself. You need to stop reading Tory propaganda and do some real research. This isn't compare contrast hour, because I could name you MANY good Labour or Lib Dems. This is about the 18th century prick himself.

[@charlotteinnocent8752]

@@Isleofskye I am tired, goodnight. Read something other than the Daily Fail.

[@judywelch1044]

Please understand that England was doing this party system politics way before USA was a country so they know what they are doing and what works.

[@nisselarson3227]

I think you should have watched an informational video first, or read wikipedia, so you know a single thing about this you're supposed to comment on.

[@DMGamanda]

I didnt feel these were that good. I mean they were ok but just watch any PMQs and its prob got more entertainment value than a lot of these clips.

[@catherinewilkins2760]

Jacob Rees Mogg is brilliant, he has a remarkable ability to bring out division in people, they either loathe or love, I'm in the later group. His ability to put down is renown. He is not a member of the nobility.

[@sairhug]

That's certainly one point of view. Mine is that he is a ridiculous cartoon character of a politician who relies on his put-on upper-class accent to a) disguise the fact that he's as thick as mince, and b) to encourage gullible voters to slurp up his snake oil. Time and time again he's demonstrated that he is an exceedingly clueless politician. One of the major Brexit liars - he promised "cheaper food, clothing and footwear" through leaving the EU. How's that working out, then? Probably the nearest we have to Donald Trump, actually.

[@nisselarson3227]

These are not particularly whacky moments... Seen much worse from parliament.

[@Aloh-od3ef]

I hate mojo uk! They are so politically biased! Every single clip apart from two was bashing the Conservative Party. With exception to the SNP. Who was shown in a positive light. Note how no labour MPs we in this video 😉

[@helenag.9386]

Because most people hate tories?

[@jeanbicknell7887]

@@helenag.9386 Really? Yet a high percentage vote for them each GE although I concede perhaps not so many this time. But then again after yesterday's debacle ......who knows?

[@MISSYGful]

That's because it's like shooting fish in a barrel. Find me a lying, dishonest, incompetent MP, odds are it's going to be a Conservative.

[@Androo.B]

Well they have to use the material they have. Perhaps the Conservatives should stop providing so much.