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Fixed-term Parliaments Bill

But the options are closing. This measure is part of a constitutional package. We passed a piece of legislation that may introduce a new electoral system and that may ensure that no one party has an overall majority in the future, so to say that we are able to change something will be a matter of great negotiation across the Floor of the House. That is why I am very cautious about accepting changes to established norms and constitutional practice as we have experienced it over my lifetime and since 1911.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
518 c791 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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