The article discusses a looming failure of a disaster bill due to rebellion from Labour MPs, who feel their concerns are ignored by the prime minister and chancellor. Senior party figures, led by Dame Meg Hillier, are pushing to amend or retract the bill altogether. This internal conflict reveals deeper issues within Labour, which threatens the government’s stability so early in its leadership. The discontent among MPs stems not just from political strategy but also from a commitment to the party's principles and survival.
If niceties of parliamentary practice escape some, understand how extraordinary this rebellion is.
Voting for this amendment kills the bill stone-dead, as it means the bill will not have a second reading.
This disaster bill won't pass on Tuesday. The dangerous obduracy of the prime minister and chancellor confirms what Labour MPs say: they haven’t listened.
Ten and counting Labour committee chairs join her among the 126 signers, backed by the London mayor.
Collection
[
|
...
]