DEBATE: Is legal action a legitimate response if the government tries to prorogue parliament to pursue no-deal? Is legal action a legitimate response if the government tries to prorogue parliament to pursue a no-deal Brexit? Alison McGovern, Labour MP for Wirral South and former shadow city minister, says YES. A no-deal Brexit has massive negative consequences for our constituents. That is why there is a majority in the House of Commons against [...]
DEBATE: Has John Bercow damaged the reputation of the office of speaker with his actions this week? Has John Bercow damaged the reputation of the office of speaker with his actions this week? Alex Deane, a Conservative commentator, says YES. Naturally, most people aren’t interested in parliamentary procedure. They are in favour of a position when it aligns with their views, and against it when it doesn’t. But rather than viewing John Bercow’s [...]
DEBATE: Should parliament change the rules to allow proxy voting for MPs with small children? Should parliament change the rules to allow proxy voting for MPs with small children? Alison McGovern, Labour MP for Wirral South and former shadow city minister, says YES. All British parents have the right to leave when they have a baby. In fact, mothers now have to take two weeks off. But if you are [...]
DEBATE: Should parliament change the rules to allow proxy voting for MPs with small children? September 17, 2018 Should parliament change the rules to allow proxy voting for MPs with small children? Alison McGovern, Labour MP for Wirral South and former shadow city minister, says YES. All British parents have the right to leave when they have a baby. In fact, mothers now have to take two weeks off. But if you are [...]
DEBATE: Should MPs reject each of the 15 House of Lords amendments to the Brexit bill today? June 12, 2018 Should MPs reject each of the 15 House of Lords amendments to the Brexit bill today? David Campbell Bannerman, MEP and board member of Leave Means Leave, says YES. The job of the House of Lords is to amend and improve, not to wreck, sabotage, or unconstitutionally reverse the decision of the British people, nor [...]
