Labour

Government have seen sense and withdrawn their attempt to stifle debate on the Lords reform bill - Khan

Sadiq Khan MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary, commenting on the decision by the Tory-led Government to withdraw the programme motion, said:

"I'm pleased that the Government have seen sense and withdrawn their attempt to stifle debate on the Lords reform bill. While we've already committed ourselves to support progress of the Bill, we wanted ample time for Parliament to knock into shape what is a substandard set of proposals.

"This is not a wrecking tactic - far from it. We've already given our assurances we'll do all we can to ensure the Bill progresses. Instead, it's about making good an inadequate bill. And that means allowing Parliament the time to revise amend and improve the Bill free from the threat of debate being stifled. The future of a reformed House of Lords should be all the better as a result.”