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Originally Posted by Mick
That meeting was planned way in advance. The one where it’s members were not allowed to attend. Doesn’t matter. Remainiac Hammond, would still face Whip being withdrawn.
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That’s not a valid point of order. It doesn’t need two thirds vote to revoke the fixed term parliament act altogether.
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However, 3 problems.
1) The government doesn't really have a majority, especially if it removes the whip from rebels - they've got nothing to lose if they're going to be de-selected (bit of an own-goal, that one...)
2) Any bill to revoke the FTPA would be amendable.
3) It would have to go through the Lords, so it might take some time to call an election.
Of course, it could be done by government calling a vote of no confidence in the government. It’s "you couldn’t make it up territory"...
