The House: Electoral reform concession
THE HOME Secretary will today try to head off a damaging dispute with the Lords over the Government's plans for electoral reform for the European elections.
Jack Straw last night tabled a government amendment to the legislation to require a review of the system, once the elections have taken place, as a concession to the Upper House.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies