Tonight's Lords vote

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  1. LiverpoolRed

    LiverpoolRed Well-Known Member

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    If there are constitutional issues about the vote it asks the question what's the point of the House of Lords. Want to make cuts then get rid!

    Oh and George you weren't elected on this change to the welfare state as Mr Cameron categorically stated you wouldn't touch tax credits
     
    LiverpoolRed, Oct 26, 2015
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    Vote for the right thing whatever the procedural issues. If Mr. Cameron doesn't honour his promises I see no reason why the Lords should feel obliged to be bound by protocol....shameful business.
     
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    I think the Lords have justified their existence today. Good on 'em.
     
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    Ironic isn't it, that it was Conservative rebels who defeated Nick Clegg's proposals for HoL reform? That would have brought a mainly elected second chamber, if I recall correctly.
     
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    This is from Parliament.UK website.

    "Role and work of the House of Lords

    What does the House of Lords do?

    The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It works with the House of Commons to:
    make laws
    check and challenge the actions of the government, and
    provide a forum of independent expertise"

    It seems to me that is what they have done, so why are the Cons kicking off?
     
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    MrsHallsToffeerolls Well-Known Member

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    Did some of their lot fall asleep on the bog?
     
    MrsHallsToffeerolls, Oct 27, 2015
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    because they didnt get there own way. spoilt children act like that at times like these!
     
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    So the house of Lords voted to preserve the business subsidy
     
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    The tax credit situation does need reviewing but it needs doing properly rather than a rushed half baked one size fits all solution thays been put forward
     
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