Will House of Commons Speaker Michael Martin step down before the end of 2008?
Michael Martin has not yet stepped down, and there is no mechanism for him to do so before the end of 2008 as parliament is in recess.
Background:
The decision could cost him his job with backbench Tories considering tabling a motion of no confidence in the Speaker. More on Yahoo News.
Settlement details:
As reported by a major mainstream news source.
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Suspend date: Sun 28th Dec 2008 11:59pm PST Settlement date: Wed 31st Dec 2008 8:13am PSTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Sun 28th Dec 2008 11:59pm PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled
Initial likelihoods: Yes: 10%
Action history:
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: Michael Martin has not yet stepped down, and there is no mechanism for him to do so before the end of 2008 as parliament is in recess.
Suspend date: Sun 28th Dec 2008 11:59pm PST Settlement date: Wed 31st Dec 2008 8:13am PSTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Sun 28th Dec 2008 11:59pm PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled
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andrewpmk
predicted No (H$1,000 at 95%)
predicted No (H$100 at 95%)
predicted No (H$50 at 95%)
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predicted No (H$10,000 at 93%)
predicted No (H$300 at 92%)
gregsie91
kxlly
predicted Yes (H$20 at 8%)
lesley
hilly
steve2007
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