Parliamentarian of the Year

Colin

Ian Duncan-Smith. No contest.

In my view, he is the kind of politician who I can look to and say, honestly, what he's doing is truly inspiring.

I wasn't a big fan when he was leader of the Tory party, but I always thought he was a decent bloke. Latterly, he's proved beyond all shadow of a doubt that he is a man of integrity, vision and courage.

I've never met him, by the way...

Colin

opps, sorry for the typo IAIN...

The cleaners. They know what real dirt is.

J Bercow

I would like to nominate John Bercow. Not only is he tall and very handsome, he has been a terrific Speaker, commanding respect and affection in equal measure from all sides. His personal political journey is a shining example to any young person contemplating a career lining their pockets with taxpayers' money.

Aidan

Does it have to be an elected official? I would like to nominate the mole who leaked the expenses documents to the Daily Telegraph. If that's not possible, I nominate Marta Andreasen for her work in exposing corruption in the EU

Charles Flaccidwidger

I'd like to nominate Michael Martin for his devotion to transparency in the matter of MPs' expenses.

strapworld

Without a doubt, Frank Field. A man of principle and who is not afraid of telling his party the truth.

S Brown

Gordon Brown, he saved the world, is honest as the day is long and somehow got me a free sky subscription.

(I've never met him BTW, well not often).

Saint Teresa.

Vincent Cable. A true saint, a visionary,speaks well of everyone and lives a pure and simple life.
Loved by all and blessed with a voice of golden honey.

Sir Graphus

Perhaps it would be most appropriate to make the award this year.

Frank P

The Parliamentarian of any year is without question Winston Churchill; his spirit still pervades the rotting Westminster gasworks and none of its current incumbents deserves the nomenclature. They should all hang their heads in shame after the disgraceful exposures of the last 6 months and certainly not be awarded any tin medals by journos who wish to leech on their temporary power or influence. Shame on you all (I not this post is unattributed - perhaps not surprising).

Hysteria

Sir Graphus - I presume there should be a "not" somewhere in that sentence??

Tiberius

There is a definite welling-up of excitement on this blog, undoubtedly because the serfdom of the last 12 years is coming to an end.

So my vote goes to the guy who has most persistently got under the skin of the Prime Mentalist, and who's policies and tactics seem to now be gaining the recognition they always deserved - George Osborne.

Sir Graphus

You're absolutely right, Hysteria, and I grovel in apology for my English, once again.

Tiberius

...whose...!

Peter

It is a pity that few contributors to these pages indulge in serious debate.

The answer to the question has to be a run-off between Frank Field and Iain Duncan Smith. Frank field continues as a shining example of probity and honesty whilst IDS has contributed more to our knowledge and understanding of the social problems afflicting us than most of the government's paymasters ever have. Both Field and IDS conduct their business without political point scoring but with real interest of the citizen at heart.

They should split the award between them.

Stephen

Are you accepting nominations through this post? I have tried making a nomination on the Parliamentarian of the Year site but can't work out how to submit it.

BTW - Daniel Hannan: no contest.

simon s

I agree with the expenses mole suggestion. The look on the MP's faces when the mole collects the award and gives the speech.

egh

Frank P: Seconded.

My own thoughts, precisely.

Verity

S Brown - Funny!