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dissident
The BBC are in a fenzy of coverage this year, with more camera's and crew than politicians I'm sure.

On my wish list of reforms to state (come the glorious revolution brothers and sisters), is an end to this elaborate (and expensive) farce and the swearing of allegience to the crown before entering the house of commons. Why should we? Can anyone (KLF maybe) explain why it is important (and relevant today) to swear and oath of alliegence to someone who is unelected and acts solely in her own interests at our expense?

More comment actually on topic later... Once the old b***h has finnished being the mouth piece for the lickspittals in whitehall...
Martyn
On Radio4 last week they played the sound of Black Rod knocking up the commoners and ordering them to attend Her Maj.

We were told, by Nick Clarke I think, to listen for a response by Dennis "The Beast" Skinner.

I was in my truck on the M25 and heard him say something but not what he said.

Ca anybody help please?
aquaman
According to this site it was
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"Has she brought Camilla along?"
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