Studied by 0 peopleParliament act - 1911
House of Lords can’t veto money bills completely
Can’t veto legislation but can delay for maximum of two years
Parliament act - 1949
reduced ability of House of Lords to delay public bills from two years to one year
What was Tony Blair’s majority
179
Rishi Sunak majority in November 2023
66 - but declining
Euroskepticism in Conservative Party
divided party
Cameron called Brexit ref to quiet these people
Brexit allowed many anti-eu politicians into parliament (lee Anderson)
Theresa May attempted to keep everyone happy but lost 33 times during her time as PM
Resignations in Labour Party
Jess Phillips after Gaza vote
Examples of individual responsibility
Boris resigned before recall election
When was the govt united around a common ideology
1983-89 (Thatcher)
1997-2005 (Labours third way)
2019 (Boris Brexit)
When was the opposition divided
1983-92 (Labour split over ideals)
2015 (labour split over corbyn)
2019 (election and anti-Semitism)
When did the govt have a small majority
1992 - conservatives had 21 seat majority
2015 - conservatives had 15 seat majority
2017 - may lost her majority
How much was mays Brexit deal defeated by
230
George Galloway lost whip
due to outspoken opposition to Iraq war in 2003
Johnsons Covid-19 tier system
55 MPs rebelled - still passed due to labours abstention
Expenses scandal
2009 to 2010
MPs used public funds for own interests
Emma Hardy
mp for hull west
Raised complaints for constituency during Covid
Robert Halfon
resigned over Chris pincher allegations
Stating his appointment was unacceptable
When was the backbench committee formed
2010
How many MPs on payroll vote currently
150-160
How often does the PM have to appear before liaison committee
twice a year
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