Dispatches are being received from England's Mother Parliament of some rather unruly behaviour in the annexes of the House of Commons, as the Labour MP for the Scottish riding of Falkirk, the new less than honourable Eric Joyce reportedly went on a violent rampage against his fellow MP's of the Tory persuasion.
The outbreak of uncivil behaviour apparently witnessed by Canada's Speaker of the House Andrew Scheer who probably has a much better feel for his own job after seeing how the original Gangsta MP's behave.
The Globe and Mail has a full review of the uncivil course of events, including the delicious line of the year for politicians far and beyond the hallowed halls of debate in London.
Heavy drinking is considered a serious problem in Britain’s Parliament. There are bars adjoining the Commons and Lords chambers which are packed before and after sittings; it is widely reported that some MPs have numerous drinks before attending sittings – even in the morning. Stories about drunken brawls and misbehaviour among parliamentarians abound.
If nothing else for the rest of us, it answers one of the great mysteries of English lore.
Whatever happened to all those soccer hooligans of the last half of the last century?
They seemingly gained elected office.
Of course the events of the day have made for much fodder for England's always eager press, some of the highlights of the lowlight event can be found below.
Telegraph UK-- MP Eric Joyce arrested over assault at House of Commons bar
Telegraph UK-- MP Eric Joyce arrested: profile
Telegraph UK-- MP Eric Joyce arrested and suspended from Labour Party over House of Commons brawl
Telegraph UK-- Eric Joyce, and what the Commons drinking culture tells us about the life of an MP
The Independent-- Labour suspends MP Eric Joyce over 'assault'
The Guardian-- Labour suspends MP Eric Joyce over assault allegations
The Guardian-- A toast to the House of Commons bar
Sky News-- MP Arrested over "Headbutting" Suspended
Daily Mail-- Labour MP suspended by his party after 'head butting and punching Tories...
Mirror-- Order! Order! MP Eric Joyce arrested on suspicion of assault...
BBC-- Labour suspends MP Eric Joyce after Commons 'assault'
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