a Colonial wants to know

[Poi E]

The House of Commons would be scared, not knowing whether the next supply bill will be passed to pay their wages. The Lords would be silent, seeing which way this played. The courts would be fearless, one step from the grave and about to make legal history.

 

[Azrael]

And Parliament talks and talks as the bills line up without Royal assent.

Sounds like your standard terrorism debate.

 

[888]

While I hope this never happens for real, it could be an interesting BBC drama storyline.

I hope it does happen...

 

[Bigdavalad]

I hope it does happen...

I'd love it - bagsy making Blair and the Wide Mouth Frog kneel at the edge of a trench they've just dug themselves.