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What Happened With The Brexit Bill?

Posted on October 22, 2019 by jasonloch

Today was another day of high political drama in the House of Commons. Although MPs voted to give the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill a second reading, they failed to pass the programme motion necessary to progress the bill. But … Continue reading →

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Government Ditches Plans To Curb Lords’ Powers

Posted on November 23, 2016 by jasonloch

In a move that should surprise no one, the Government has decided that it will not try to abolish the House of Lords’ veto over statutory instruments. While the Parliament Act 1911 removed the Lords’ veto over Acts of Parliament, it did not make … Continue reading →

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More Thoughts On The House Of Lords And Tax Credits

Posted on October 26, 2015 by jasonloch

During the House of Lords’ debate on the Government’s tax credit cuts, Lord Mackay of Clashfern attempted to argue away peers’ role in approving regulations under the Tax Credits Act 2002. He claimed that this is essentially a matter of courtesy, and he drew an … Continue reading →

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