Webb8 mars 2006 · Under the current state of the parties it takes only 36 Labour MPs to rebel for the government to be defeated. 2 With the much larger majorities enjoyed by Labour in the previous two parliaments, this number of dissenting backbenchers would … WebbThe largest rebellion, in April obviously over Iraq in 2003 (the largest 1972, saw eighteen Conservative MPs seeing 139 MPs vote against their whips), support a move to hold an advisory as well as over Trident in 2007 (the largest referendum on EU entry.2 seeing 95 …
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Webb16 juni 2024 · The vote marks one of the largest coronavirus rebellions since the … WebbAn example of backbench rebellion against the party line is in 2013 when the government were defeated on the EU Budget Debate because 53 Conservative backbenchers rebelled against the party line and preferred a cut. As a result of this, Cameron was forced to negotiate with Europe. don\u0027t throw stones glass house
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WebbThis short video explains what Backbench rebellions are and why they are important in Politics. It also gives some recent examples. Webb11 nov. 2011 · At its worst in 2008, we found that only 3% of people thought that Labour was united, compared to 88% who thought it was divided – though of course, this was after 11 years in power. While Labour’s ratings have improved since going into opposition, they are still negative - only 25% of people see Labour as united, compared to 45% who see … Webb26 feb. 2003 · The British Prime Minister, Mr Tony Blair has suffered a backbench revolt in the Commons over his hardline stance on Iraq. More than 100 Labour MPs are believed to have defied a three-line... don\u0027t throw stones in a glass house