Anger Over New Parliament Reform Plans
source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/may/13/commons-dissolution-backbench-constitutional-...
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The coalition proposed its first plans to reform parliament, which would see the development of a fixed term parliament. However, it's reported MPs on both sides are unhappy over plans for a 55% vote requirement to dissolve for parliament.
According to Newsnight, this would change the rules from needing a majority to a super majority vote. While also suggesting the Lib Dems placed in the 50% number while the Conservatives argued for 55%.
The MPs who support the plans say the super majority is needed to secure the plans for a permanent 5 year parliament. However those criticizing the plans say it's about keeping the current government in power for longer.
"Former Labour lord chancellor Lord Falconer said he backed the idea of fixed-term parliaments, but warned the present proposals risked leaving an impotent "zombie" government in power."-Guardian
Newsnight segment: http://bbc.co.uk/i/sfwp1/
According to Newsnight, this would change the rules from needing a majority to a super majority vote. While also suggesting the Lib Dems placed in the 50% number while the Conservatives argued for 55%.
The MPs who support the plans say the super majority is needed to secure the plans for a permanent 5 year parliament. However those criticizing the plans say it's about keeping the current government in power for longer.
"Former Labour lord chancellor Lord Falconer said he backed the idea of fixed-term parliaments, but warned the present proposals risked leaving an impotent "zombie" government in power."-Guardian
Newsnight segment: http://bbc.co.uk/i/sfwp1/
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8682959.stm
There's a Q&A on BBC about the reform plans
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