Wednesday, 29 October 2025 11:55

Bring back Sir Lockwood

Written by  Milking It

OPINION: Has the horse or horses bolted in parliament?

Certainly, the reins need to be put on many of our so-called representatives in parliament. Their childish behaviour - acting up, slinging insults, making snide comments, with some dressed like they were going to the beach.

When Sir Lockwood Smith was the Speaker of the House many years ago, he commanded and demanded order and dignity. For whatever reason, Speakers in recent times have failed to follow his example and parliament has frequently degenerated into chaos.

Milking It wonders, is it too late for Gerry Brownlee to really put his foot down and stamp out the disrespectful behaviour that has turned parliamentary sessions into a third-rate soap opera?

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