He is in the Guinness Book on World Records for making the longest after dinner speech in the world (I think it ran to 12 hours!) His friend Prince Phillip may well have been tempted to repeat one of his more famous sayings 'the brain cannot absorb what the backside cannot endure.'
Funny but not silly . very important issue of bringing of in a bill to bring in plain english law to make understanding contracts far easier and clearer, done in a very entertaining way.
Its only worse in 2021 nowadays compared to 1992. So many online agreements and contracts we have to agree to to use services that are basically necessary for modern life
I love the cynicism of the announcer, 'the bills are almost never passed', and then there's the speech, given in the true style of Sir Humphrey Appleby, about obscuring context and meaning through intricate and complex jargon no less.
A very good way to put across an important point. Good old Gyles, but ironically these 10 minute bills often contain alot of common sense should go be investigated further rather than being ignored as they often (always) are....
3:06 That sounds like an interjection in the unmistakable East Midlands tones of the legendary Dennis Skinner. Even the Tories are rolling on the floor...
Seamus O'Brien look the facts: London the most diverse city in Europe, is 45% British, 60% white, 49% Christian and 12% Muslim. Granted, that is the highest Western Europe (some Balkan states have been Muslim for centuries), but that accounts for 40% of all British Muslims. Of them, maybe 0.01% are radicals the way that some media seems to be portraying it. Face the facts, London is mostly white Christian. There are trice as many atheists as Muslims in London
Paul Flynn is right though.Native languages are important. I´ll always keep my mother tongue and not mix it with anything not because im saying it´s better than any other language but because it´s part of my identity. everybody should keep alive the language of his/her ancestors regardless where he/she lives.
I think it is a valid point, but not in a chamber of legislature when there is much business to get through. Yes, Paul Flynn is correct in saying that several languages QUALIFY to be used in the House, but he did NOT say that those who speak these beautiful languages... also speak English. And as the vast majority of people use English as their first language, that is the one that should be used by default.
As he said though there are many parliaments which are multi lingual. A substantial number of people in wales are first language Welsh - why should they be forced to speak in English in the commons when Welsh is an older language than English?
I could listen to Giles all day But as Giles might say We are in danger Of losing the English For example on TV When they go in a school And say good morning guys In my day it was good morning Boys and girls a meeting. Starting off. With the words Good evening guys are going to a show and the words good evening guys. Doesn't have the same ring to. It. As. Good evening ladies and gentlemen As they might saying the House of commons so Mr speaker Are Mrs Speaker is something like saying good morning boys Or. Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Gone out of fashion I can understand saying the word guys at work. Where. The boss Or. The manager when they want to get a meeting and get the meeting. Said and done as fast as They can to get the meeting In other words get the meeting gun and out the road Jeff reddish Stockport Cheshire
- I believe it is wrong that people sign contracts that they don't understand ... and are not meant to understand - Have you read Maastricht? 3:06 Capital !
No. I'm not sure who the one closest to the despatch box is, although on the basis of who else is there, it would most likely be one of the sub-cabinet ministers in the department of employment. The woman to his left is Gillian Shepherd, then Michael Forsyth, Patrick McLoughlin and Andrew McKay.
Not sure what you mean exactly, but it is customary legislative procedure that a person who has the floor may only speak directly to the chair. why the emphasis? probably his accent.
Yes, I was taking the piss a bit - sorry. My point is, that if all of us are aware of the protocol, then why the constant reference to said chair? Could you fix that please ... just to keep my spirits up. Thanks.
I promise you that should I somehow become a British national and from thence rise in politics to become a MP, the first thing I shall do is rewrite parliamentary procedure
To think I thought I was conversing with a person from the Motherland ... then to find I have the ear of a gentleperson from South Carolina! I feel better already. Regards from Oz.
The creationist places god at the top of everything, he is the primer, the alpha, the head. What ever anybody says to Eric he KNOWS that god not only exists but that the interogee was formed by god anyway, in which case hes only talking to a divinely created being who has shunned his creator. [23:35:18] Johnny Charles Grinter: in which case its circular.
If I hadn't known that he'd been an MP as well as a comic broadcaster, I would have thought this RUclips was a comedy sketch. Good writing, sir.
I could listen to Gyles talk all day
Me too. He's great on JAM and the people who mock him just envy him.
He is in the Guinness Book on World Records for making the longest after dinner speech in the world (I think it ran to 12 hours!) His friend Prince Phillip may well have been tempted to repeat one of his more famous sayings 'the brain cannot absorb what the backside cannot endure.'
The heckle at 3.10 is "Have you read Maastricht?" no doubt from Dennis Skinner
3:06 - Dennis Skinner is saying "Has he read Maastricht?".
Dennis is hilarious
Hilarious intervention by Dennis Skinner.
Indeed Brandreth has but it is natural that it would be too sophisticated for the likes of Dennis the Dinosaur.
Funny but not silly . very important issue of bringing of in a bill to bring in plain english law to make understanding contracts far easier and clearer, done in a very entertaining way.
Marie you look you been giggling
Its only worse in 2021 nowadays compared to 1992. So many online agreements and contracts we have to agree to to use services that are basically necessary for modern life
And well ahead of his time.
He has an amazing command over the English language!
He certainly believes that he does!
I adore Gyles Brandreth, and even more after that Dennis Skinner put down.
I love the cynicism of the announcer, 'the bills are almost never passed', and then there's the speech, given in the true style of Sir Humphrey Appleby, about obscuring context and meaning through intricate and complex jargon no less.
8:10 "A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse" ... clever twat xD
Certainly a fine piece of wit!
A young Liam Fox sitting behind him on the left.
Thank you, I’ve spent 5 mins trying to remember his name....
An MP doing a good job in the house, and being very entertaining in the process.
Funny, but the point he's making is still valid today. Do any of us actually read the t&cs of websites etc?
I do and amend as necessary, as I am entitled to do. Then it is up to the supplier to accept or not-if they notice!
I love Gyles Brandreth. No fan of the Tories, but I’d have liked Brandreth to have stayed a bit longer. Thanks for finding and sharing.
@Richard Harrold I did not know that. Still, things seem to have worked out for Gyles. Along with some of his colleagues who were booted out in 1997.
Gyles is brilliant. This is a great insight into his time at the Commons.
you may notice Liam Fox, (who had only just assumed office at this time), sitting behind Mr Brandreth
Great debate from the Mother of all Parliaments.
Who yelled "have you read Maastricht?" - Sounded a bit like Prescott.
I thought it may have been Dennis Skinner. Its the sort of quip he would make
+Campbell Martin it was haha
Surely Dennis Skinner
It was Dennis skinner. A politician I respect. I am not hard left by any means, but I respect him as a great politician
The man, the myth, the legend
Has he read Maastricht 😂 😂
A very good way to put across an important point. Good old Gyles, but ironically these 10 minute bills often contain alot of common sense should go be investigated further rather than being ignored as they often (always) are....
Look how young Gyles brandreth looked back then
Really Richard
We need a politician like that in England.
3:06 That sounds like an interjection in the unmistakable East Midlands tones of the legendary Dennis Skinner. Even the Tories are rolling on the floor...
Derbyshire :D
Beast of Bolsover
Is that a young Liam Fox behind him?
Rhys Benjamin yes
Superb!
Americans who dont travel may not realise that all Englishmen are like Gyles Brandreth, even the garbage collectors.
I doubt it. Most seem to be Muslim!
Darren Pearce you mean dustmen
Seamus O'Brien most?? If less than 5% is most the yes
London is almost all Muslim.
Seamus O'Brien look the facts: London the most diverse city in Europe, is 45% British, 60% white, 49% Christian and 12% Muslim. Granted, that is the highest Western Europe (some Balkan states have been Muslim for centuries), but that accounts for 40% of all British Muslims. Of them, maybe 0.01% are radicals the way that some media seems to be portraying it. Face the facts, London is mostly white Christian. There are trice as many atheists as Muslims in London
Paul Flynn is right though.Native languages are important. I´ll always keep my mother tongue and not mix it with anything not because im saying it´s better than any other language but because it´s part of my identity. everybody should keep alive the language of his/her ancestors regardless where he/she lives.
insert comment about colonialism and how thats not possible.
@@jojojojo4332pardon?
@@LawrenceofIsrael yes pardon u, for your lack of basic history.
@@jojojojo4332 how so?
Gyles is hilarious...
RIP Paul Flynn
Weird coincidence, I was just watching him on QI!
Dennis skinner shouting “have you read Maastricht” lol
And then Dennis The Dinosaur getting burned again!
what a shame that commons isnt so convivial these days :/
brilliant
The 90s ❤️
quite interesting, thanks for uploading.
So many years ago, but thanks, glad you liked it!
This man was a legend idc what anyone says I’m shamed that this speech came a year before my birth
It’s John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight 20+ years earlier
I've been trying to figure out who he reminds me of since hearing him on QI and Just a Minute. A cross between Derek Nimmo and Clement Freud.
Careful. Nimmo was a drunk and Freud was a paedo.
Skinner got the best laugh
Fucking Brilliant...
But what I spoke WAS English.... BOOM!
I do ..occasionally, look up Steven Colbert house of representatives speech. Funny stuff.
I think it is a valid point, but not in a chamber of legislature when there is much business to get through. Yes, Paul Flynn is correct in saying that several languages QUALIFY to be used in the House, but he did NOT say that those who speak these beautiful languages... also speak English. And as the vast majority of people use English as their first language, that is the one that should be used by default.
As he said though there are many parliaments which are multi lingual. A substantial number of people in wales are first language Welsh - why should they be forced to speak in English in the commons when Welsh is an older language than English?
I love the british..
Bit of a chad, must drive a Jag !
I could listen to Giles all day
But as Giles might say
We are in danger
Of losing the English
For example on TV
When they go in a school
And say good morning guys
In my day it was good morning
Boys and girls a meeting.
Starting off. With the words
Good evening guys are going to a show and the words good evening guys. Doesn't have the same ring to. It. As. Good evening ladies and gentlemen
As they might saying the House of commons so Mr speaker
Are Mrs Speaker is something like saying good morning boys
Or. Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Gone out of fashion
I can understand saying the word guys at work. Where. The boss
Or. The manager when they want to get a meeting and get the meeting. Said and done as fast as
They can to get the meeting
In other words get the meeting gun and out the road Jeff reddish
Stockport Cheshire
What's this? Oh just my package, just my package (Stewie voice)
Did this ever become law?
- I believe it is wrong that people sign contracts that they don't understand ... and are not meant to understand
- Have you read Maastricht?
3:06
Capital !
Yes,a constituency had Gyles Brandreth as it's MP at one time. Makes you want to weep.
Stewie (family guy)
YES! I thought it sounded familiar
He doesn’t actually voice stewie. That’s Seth Mcfarlane.
This is the original Stewie! From family guy
enugurisu!
HAHAHA , before i read your comment i was thinking about STEWIE LMFAO !
Rt Hon Stewie
i always thought giles brandreth was bent, but apparently not.
Any Idea who the chap us behind him on the right, next to Liam Fox?
nice
Gyles Brandreth ?????????? Wha?
Not gonna lie but he does sound like a right count when he speaks.
Woof woof. He used the same line on just a minute
Is that John Major on the front bench?
No, but I do think that Kenneth Clarke was sitting there.
No. I'm not sure who the one closest to the despatch box is, although on the basis of who else is there, it would most likely be one of the sub-cabinet ministers in the department of employment. The woman to his left is Gillian Shepherd, then Michael Forsyth, Patrick McLoughlin and Andrew McKay.
Unlikely. None of the ministers sitting on the Treasury bench are Clarke, and he was too senior to have sat anywhere else.
On further reflection, I think that the one nearest the despatch box (presumably the one you thought might be Major) is probably Norman Fowler
Goodness Paul Flynn is boring.
Ali G
He's very good, I know ... but why the repetition of MADamsPEAKER ...
Not sure what you mean exactly, but it is customary legislative procedure that a person who has the floor may only speak directly to the chair. why the emphasis? probably his accent.
Yes, I was taking the piss a bit - sorry. My point is, that if all of us are aware of the protocol, then why the constant reference to said chair? Could you fix that please ... just to keep my spirits up. Thanks.
I promise you that should I somehow become a British national and from thence rise in politics to become a MP, the first thing I shall do is rewrite parliamentary procedure
To think I thought I was conversing with a person from the Motherland ... then to find I have the ear of a gentleperson from South Carolina! I feel better already. Regards from Oz.
The internet is a beautiful place!
Fuck the English language! Viva el Español!
Iluvu
I culd be better
the proletariat (northern labour) vs the borgeoisie (southern conservatives) big book of ghosts was better.
The creationist places god at the top of everything, he is the primer, the alpha, the head. What ever anybody says to Eric he KNOWS that god not only exists but that the interogee was formed by god anyway, in which case hes only talking to a divinely created being who has shunned his creator.
[23:35:18] Johnny Charles Grinter: in which case its circular.
What a tiresome timewaster
Young Liam fox
Not gonna lie but he does sound like a right count when he speaks.