Dave the Renegade:
windrush:
I would hope the Dennis does ‘only’ have one job, he is 83 years old!
Pete.
Dennis Skinner.
He often tells of turning up for work at his colliery after he had been elected as an MP, refusing to see it as his new occupation. This is the reason Skinner gives for refusing to miss any sitting in the House of Commons, saying that “if you missed a shift at the pit, you would get the sack”. He also refuses to adopt the pairing system in which he can agree a mutual abstention with a Conservative MP, saying he won’t cover for them whilst they “go swanning off to Ascot or to their boardrooms”. In the 2004–2005 sitting of the House he claimed the least expenses for an MP who served the full year. He has never been a member of an All-Party Parliamentary Group; does not eat alongside parliamentary colleagues in the Commons dining room; does not take trips or holidays paid for by others; never drinks in the Commons Bar; and stays in the House of Commons during the Queen’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament, as he advocates outright abolition of the House of Lords.
He usually sits on the first seat of the front bench below the gangway in the Commons (known as the “Awkward Squad Bench” because it is where rebel Labour Party MPs have traditionally sat) in a tweed jacket (whilst most other MPs wear suits) and signature red tie. He gained the sobriquet “the Beast of Bolsover” for falling foul of the procedures of Parliament, many of which are in his view archaic and contemptible.
There is a documentary being made about Dennis throughout this year.
Cheers Dave.
Hiya,
Just hoping it’s a documentary to be televised, it’ll definitely make a television
programme worth watching for a change, we are getting nowt but crap lately.
thanks harry, long retired.
harry_gill:
Dave the Renegade:
windrush:
I would hope the Dennis does ‘only’ have one job, he is 83 years old!
Pete.
Dennis Skinner.
He often tells of turning up for work at his colliery after he had been elected as an MP, refusing to see it as his new occupation. This is the reason Skinner gives for refusing to miss any sitting in the House of Commons, saying that “if you missed a shift at the pit, you would get the sack”. He also refuses to adopt the pairing system in which he can agree a mutual abstention with a Conservative MP, saying he won’t cover for them whilst they “go swanning off to Ascot or to their boardrooms”. In the 2004–2005 sitting of the House he claimed the least expenses for an MP who served the full year. He has never been a member of an All-Party Parliamentary Group; does not eat alongside parliamentary colleagues in the Commons dining room; does not take trips or holidays paid for by others; never drinks in the Commons Bar; and stays in the House of Commons during the Queen’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament, as he advocates outright abolition of the House of Lords.
He usually sits on the first seat of the front bench below the gangway in the Commons (known as the “Awkward Squad Bench” because it is where rebel Labour Party MPs have traditionally sat) in a tweed jacket (whilst most other MPs wear suits) and signature red tie. He gained the sobriquet “the Beast of Bolsover” for falling foul of the procedures of Parliament, many of which are in his view archaic and contemptible.
There is a documentary being made about Dennis throughout this year.
Cheers Dave.
Hiya,
Just hoping it’s a documentary to be televised, it’ll definitely make a television
programme worth watching for a change, we are getting nowt but crap lately.
thanks harry, long retired.
You wonder why I don’t have a tv
you really must get hold of the book harry , i’ve just finished it and it is a good read and an eye opener . cheers , dave
I bought his book Dave several months ago, and he’s a far better person than many would have the general public believe. A very bright bloke who sticks to his guns. I hope people will watch the documentary about him, and see how he cares about people.
Cheers Dave.
rigsby:
you really must get hold of the book harry , i’ve just finished it and it is a good read and an eye opener . cheers , dave
Hiya,
Will do “Riggers” I don’t read very much but that would be a good read, I’ll
need to pop into Durham our town bookshop closed recently.
thanks harry, long retired.
animal:
harry_gill:
Dave the Renegade:
windrush:
I would hope the Dennis does ‘only’ have one job, he is 83 years old!
Pete.
Dennis Skinner.
He often tells of turning up for work at his colliery after he had been elected as an MP, refusing to see it as his new occupation. This is the reason Skinner gives for refusing to miss any sitting in the House of Commons, saying that “if you missed a shift at the pit, you would get the sack”. He also refuses to adopt the pairing system in which he can agree a mutual abstention with a Conservative MP, saying he won’t cover for them whilst they “go swanning off to Ascot or to their boardrooms”. In the 2004–2005 sitting of the House he claimed the least expenses for an MP who served the full year. He has never been a member of an All-Party Parliamentary Group; does not eat alongside parliamentary colleagues in the Commons dining room; does not take trips or holidays paid for by others; never drinks in the Commons Bar; and stays in the House of Commons during the Queen’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament, as he advocates outright abolition of the House of Lords.
He usually sits on the first seat of the front bench below the gangway in the Commons (known as the “Awkward Squad Bench” because it is where rebel Labour Party MPs have traditionally sat) in a tweed jacket (whilst most other MPs wear suits) and signature red tie. He gained the sobriquet “the Beast of Bolsover” for falling foul of the procedures of Parliament, many of which are in his view archaic and contemptible.
There is a documentary being made about Dennis throughout this year.
Cheers Dave.
Hiya,
Just hoping it’s a documentary to be televised, it’ll definitely make a television
programme worth watching for a change, we are getting nowt but crap lately.
thanks harry, long retired.
You wonder why I don’t have a tv
Hiya,
Ang if I had my way I’d be “teleless” as well nothing but rubbish but I must
admit it’s Handy for the news and watching my Fred Dibnah DVDs, and I
suppose I could watch them through my laptop, keep well Kidda.
thanks harry, long retired.
Happy birthday Harry, I know you share the day with the “Blessed Dorothy”, is it 79 or 80 for you?? Regards Kev.
thanks for the reminder kev . many happy returns harry , age is only a number , there’s plenty of mileage left in you yet . regards , dave
Happy Birthday Harry, have a good day.
Cheers Dave.
" HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! " to you , Harry Gill .!
Another year to chalk up . Keep tallying lad !
Cheers , cattle wagon man.
Happy Birthday Harry,enjoy your day whatever you are doing.
Happy Birthday “H” all the best and don’t forget “Keep shiny side up” 
Cheers Dennis.
Hiya,
Sorry I’m a bit late with the “thanks” but have been out for most of the day,
and Kev I hope you realize Dorothy’s birthday isn’t on any just ordinary day
the 24th of May is Commonwealth Day formerly Empire Day so a little extra
special treatment is warranted, so a little deeper in the pocket please.
PS, It’s my 79th birthday Er’ I think.
thanks harry, long retired.
harry_gill:
Hiya,
Sorry I’m a bit late with the “thanks” but have been out for most of the day,
and Kev I hope you realize Dorothy’s birthday isn’t on any just ordinary day
the 24th of May is Commonwealth Day formerly Empire Day so a little extra
special treatment is warranted, so a little deeper in the pocket please.
PS, It’s my 79th birthday Er’ I think.
thanks harry, long retired.
Yes “H” I realise how special a day it’s been, the dent in my wallet will bear witness to that. 
see you at the “do” on the sixth. Regards Kev.
Happy birthday Harry , You owld bugger, Are you still doing the Malt Run my friend, I have a good stock of Malts , So what voltage can you manage at the forthcoming Bash ?, Regards Larry. PS Pity about Kevs stomach problems he is going to miss out again.
Just read DENNIS skinners book sailing close to the wind while on holiday,some of it is laugh out loud , brilliant
Lawrence Dunbar:
Happy birthday Harry , You owld bugger, Are you still doing the Malt Run my friend, I have a good stock of Malts , So what voltage can you manage at the forthcoming Bash ?, Regards Larry. PS Pity about Kevs stomach problems he is going to miss out again.
Hiya,
Thanks Larry for the Birthday wishes although against the “medics” advice I am
still having a sip of the decent stuff, but now it’s more sampling than supping I
got a nice bottle of Glenlivet as one of my birthday prezzies and with me not
being able to give it a bit of stick nowadays I do find I’m getting a lot more mpg
from a bottle and with no end in sight of finishing with the tablets it very much
looks like that’s the way it’ll have to stay, but I’m still upright and breathing.
thanks harry, long retired
harry_gill:
Lawrence Dunbar:
Happy birthday Harry , You owld bugger, Are you still doing the Malt Run my friend, I have a good stock of Malts , So what voltage can you manage at the forthcoming Bash ?, Regards Larry. PS Pity about Kevs stomach problems he is going to miss out again.
Hiya,
Thanks Larry for the Birthday wishes although against the “medics” advice I am
still having a sip of the decent stuff, but now it’s more sampling than supping I
got a nice bottle of Glenlivet as one of my birthday prezzies and with me not
being able to give it a bit of stick nowadays I do find I’m getting a lot more mpg
from a bottle and with no end in sight of finishing with the tablets it very much
looks like that’s the way it’ll have to stay, but I’m still upright and breathing.
thanks harry, long retired
Well Im pleased to hear that you are keeping OK, I will of course have my usual gear with me when we meet up on the 6th, Only for medicinal use only, Us oldies keep all the youngs going don’t you agree, The saying keep on trucking is ■■■■■■■■ Its keep on drinking & ■■■■■■■ Eh, Regards Larry.
good on you harry , keep having a little sip when you want , the medics don’t know everything . they seem to work on the principle that if you find something enjoyable then it must be bad for you . another thing , never tell people how old you are , tell them how old you’ll be next birthday . an old friend told me that and he lived to 95 . happy birthday for next year in case i forget . cheers , dave
rigsby:
good on you harry , keep having a little sip when you want , the medics don’t know everything . they seem to work on the principle that if you find something enjoyable then it must be bad for you . another thing , never tell people how old you are , tell them how old you’ll be next birthday . an old friend told me that and he lived to 95 . happy birthday for next year in case i forget . cheers , dave
Hiya,
Thanks for my “next birthday wishes” “Riggers”, nice to know I’ll still be here
thanks for that Mate you’ve made an elderly Gentleman (and I say that very
loosely) very happy,
thanks harry, long retired.