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- Title
Chaos in the Mother of Parliaments.
- Authors
SURIN, KENNETH
- Abstract
The article discusses the current state of dysfunction in the UK Parliament, particularly focusing on the collapse of the Conservative Party's chances in the upcoming general election. The Tories have been plagued by infighting and consistently lag behind the opposition Labour Party in opinion polls. One example of parliamentary chaos occurred during a vote on a motion for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict, which exposed divisions within the Labour Party. The article also highlights controversies surrounding candidates in a by-election in Rochdale, including accusations of anti-Israel comments and past misconduct. The Conservative Party is also facing its own challenges, with members making controversial statements about Islamists and left-wing extremists. The article questions whether the UK Parliament, often referred to as the "mother of parliaments," is a source of laughter or sadness for the British people.
- Subjects
NO confidence motions; MASSACRES; LEGISLATIVE bodies
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article