I think we should introduce stricter rules on parliamentary language and behaviour to prevent the kind of abuse we see in the Commons these days. It's about time someone took a stand and said enough is enough, we need to restore some dignity to the place.
The current state of affairs is a turn-off for voters and makes a mockery of the democratic process. You can't have people shouting insults at each other and expect the public to take them seriously. It's like a bad pantomime, and I'm fed up with it.
We need to bring in some proper sanctions for MPs who can't behave themselves, maybe fines or temporary suspension from the house. That way they'll think twice before launching into a tirade. And it's not just about the language, it's about the personal attacks and the general lack of respect.
It's time for MPs to remember they're there to serve the country, not to score points off each other.
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Still, I saw a young fella the other day, only about twenty, he was proper shocked watching the telly. Said he thought Parliament was supposed to be serious business, not just blokes shouting over each other like they were at the football. If it turns kids off politics, that's a problem, innit?