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[–] wewbull@feddit.uk 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

These seem like reasonable propositions

[–] essell@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago

The title of their manifesto!

[–] baggins@beehaw.org 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

A Conservative spokesperson hit back against the Lib Dems’ proposal, arguing: “What’s the point when they agree with the Labour party on every issue?”>

I'll counter this with "What's the point when you just deny anything else the other parties suggest?"

[–] HumanPenguin@feddit.uk 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

My what a suprise..

A tory member considering his parties ideals more important then the number of voters supporting those ideals.

Sorta says everything about conservative ideals on representation.

[–] mannycalavera@feddit.uk 3 points 3 months ago

Strategically why wouldn't Labour go for this?

Any such change would need agreement from the government to amend standing orders, which would require a Commons vote

Fewer opportunities for the Tories to speak. Sounds like a winner.