In a late turn of events, all but one of Reform UK’s MP’s have broken ranks to vote in line with the rest of the House. It’s occurred once for all except James McMurdock MP (South Basildon and East Thurrock/Reform UK), who’s yet to join a majority in a Commons vote.
House of Commons
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Westminster Week: Stock-in-trade issues
Monday
It’s still a war zone in the Middle East and the subject is unlikely to not come up in the House of Commons. The Foreign Secretary, David Lammy MP (Tottenham/Labour), bravely took questions from either side, ranging from claims to genocide to a repudiation of a direct interventionist tendency. It’s amicable, but there are clear tensions in the House over this issue.
Wednesday
It’s budget day, and accordingly the House is full. It’s also raucous as the leader of the opposition, Rishi Sunak MP (Richmond and Northallerton/Conservatives), gives his response to the Chancellor’s budget. He’s not impressed, and makes it clear in his rousing rhetorical flourishes, joined by members behind him.
Thursday
The debates continue on the budget from yesterday. There are precious few Conservative MP’s in the Commons. They have their own reasons for it. It may be most Tories don’t care anymore, since their hammering at the polls. It’s unlikely they’re going to put up a sufficient fight in any event. They best be glad it’s not such a punishing budget.