Hansard gems: Pink Dog spotted in the Parliamentary chamber

17 August 2009 + 0 ,

It’s from the official Hansard records, so this account must be true:

The hon. Member for Bridgeton (Mr. Maxton), who interrupts, has an honest record. He wants to destroy the capitalist system entirely. Let the country know it. He is the red tail wagging the pink dog that at present occupies the Front Bench opposite

Woof woof! That was back in 1931. I’m older than you thought, aren’t I…

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  1. Alan Muhammed says:
    August 17, 2009 at 8:25 am

    RT @markpack: New post: Hansard gems: Pink Dog spotted in the Parliamentary chamber http://bit.ly/ztEHh

  2. James Graham says:
    August 17, 2009 at 5:01 pm

    I’m surprised that the phrase “tail wagging the dog” is so old. It seems so modern.

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