British MP sorry for being 'too drunk to vote'
source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/england/kent/10590725.stm
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A Kent MP has apologised for being drunk in the House of Commons and missing a vote on the Budget.
Mark Reckless said he did not feel it was appropriate to take part in the vote in the early hours of Wednesday because of the amount he had drunk.
The Conservative MP for Rochester and Strood told BBC Radio Kent: "I made a mistake. I'm really sorry about it."
Labour MP Hazel Blears said she returned to the library after it became "a bit lively" on the terrace.
Mr Reckless is one of 227 new MPs who started work at Westminster following the general election on 6 May.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/england/kent/10590725.stm
Mark Reckless said he did not feel it was appropriate to take part in the vote in the early hours of Wednesday because of the amount he had drunk.
The Conservative MP for Rochester and Strood told BBC Radio Kent: "I made a mistake. I'm really sorry about it."
Labour MP Hazel Blears said she returned to the library after it became "a bit lively" on the terrace.
Mr Reckless is one of 227 new MPs who started work at Westminster following the general election on 6 May.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/england/kent/10590725.stm
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Haley35
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he must have been like under the desk,grey goose greasy, drunk,or mabey he was drunk and banging the tea service lady,or mabey he got lost ,its quite a large building you know.......
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Haley35
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ghostofamerica
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ahh BS he shoulda voted. could've been interesting. not like vote matter in the corporatist world anyway.
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ghostofamerica
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ScottyT
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I wonder if the British Parliament has a support group or its own 12 step program.
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ScottyT
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Armageddon_Now
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He should only be sorry depending on how he would have voted.
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Armageddon_Now
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ampersand
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Mark Reckless---perfect!
Makes one wonder about the hidden psychological burden of names. - 1 year ago
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