Tensions flared in the House of Commons on Monday over opposition calls for House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota to resign after apologizing to the House of Commons for inviting, recognizing and leading the chamber in a standing ovation for a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War.

  • Jaytreeman@kbin.social
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    9 months ago

    If I did something like that, I’d probably resign immediately. It’s worrying that our politicians don’t think that way

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      9 months ago

      In most cases, I think I’d chalk it up to human beings being human and call it a mistake. This was just careless and thoughtless, though.