For those of you interested in American politics there has been an interesting episode on the floor of the House, with the Democrats adjournment for recess being defied by a cohort of Republicans whom despite at times having no microphones, no light and no C-span coverage carried on debating in the chamber in protest at the refusal of Pelosi to call a vote on offshore drilling. While Democrats have attempted to divert attention away from the spectacle the details of this stunt make for gripping reading.

This has to be one of the most entertaining scenes in recent years from the House floor, a cheap trick perhaps but amusing nonetheless.

Why does this not happen in the Commons!