Tuesday, 29 May 2012

How good are backbench MPs at fulfilling their function? Is this 'the most revolting parliament in history'?

Two excellent articles (May 2012) on rebel MPs and factors that have led to the coaltion suffering rebellions in around 40% of its proposed legislation (not necessarily successful rebellions, mind you). If we have a more assertive House of Commons, does that mean there is less reason for reforming the system?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/may/28/most-revolting-parliament-history http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/may/28/top-six-rebel-mps