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Fixed-term Parliaments Bill

My hon. Friend with his customary originality brings into play a contemporary example. Imagine a two-thirds rule being applied in respect of Mr Cowen at this moment. Be in no doubt, there would be riots in the streets of Dublin. This is an essential question about the irresponsible manner in which this power could be used to induce results that are fundamentally undemocratic.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
519 c314 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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