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Strong Speaker Shuts Down Leader Of The Opposition
posted (June 30, 2017)
But before we get to that - we have to start at the top of the meeting where opposition leader John Briceno jumped out of the gates to try and make a statement about Mase - bearer Brian Yellowman Audinett - who was back in the house today doing his duties as sergeant-at-arms.

But, the Speaker Laura Longsworth saw him coming and used her speaker's authority for firmly stop him in his tracks:...

Hon. John Briceno, Leader of the Opposition
"I have to first start off by congratulating you on the principle position you took when it comes to the issue of the sergeant at arms."

Hon. Laura Longsworth, Speaker of the House
"You are not supposed to any matter related to the speaker, please do not go there please Hon. Opposition Leader. It is in the standing orders, you are not allowed to do that. You are not allowed to refer to my chair at all, please."

Hon. John Briceno, Leader of the Opposition
"Well I am asking you madam speaker if you were to look at section 91.2 where you can be allowed to allow me to speak on such an important issue."

Hon. Laura Longsworth, Speaker of the House
"Hon. Member I am referring to section 38.8. Please do not go there. I am not allowing it. I am sorry. I cannot. Thank you."

Hon. John Briceno, Leader of the Opposition
"I just want to put it on record. I am most disappointed and we have lost the confident of the sergeant of arms."

Hon. Laura Longsworth, Speaker of the House
"Opposition Leader, please have your seat. Thank you very much."

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