The current Labour government’s majority is a very healthy 156 and taking in to consideration those that do not vote (Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Sinn Fein and so on) this turns into a working majority of 166. For the Government to be … [Read more...] about Rebel Rebel: They Put You Down, They Say I’m Wrong
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“Almost never discussed”: inside the UK whipping system
Plunging into the pond of parliamentary hierarchy, looking for loci of power, one discovers an extraordinary system. On examination it appears to be constructed of bullying, blackmail and bribery. Some of our elected representatives are, it seems, … [Read more...] about “Almost never discussed”: inside the UK whipping system