Commons Vote on Fixed Term Parliaments This Friday
Article posted by Unlock Democracy
The Fixed Term Parliaments Bill, introduced by David Howarth MP, receives its second reading debate in the House of Commons this Friday.
A Private Members’ Bill, it has a chance of becoming law if enough MPs support it. However, as the debate is on a Friday when most MPs are in their constituents, it is absolutely crucial that enough MPs show up in order to ensure the vote does not fail.
You can help ensure this happens by writing or phoning your MP over the next couple of days and asking them to support the Bill in the second reading debate on Friday. In addition, please ask them to sign EDM 1528 – Fixed Term Parliaments.
If you would prefer to write, use the WriteToThem.com website (you can also use this website to look up the name of your MP) or address your letter to [name of MP] MP, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA. To phone, dial 020 7219 3000 and ask to be put through to your MP’s office.
For more information about why we should have fixed terms for the House of Commons, see the Fixed Terms website (www.fixedterm.org.uk).
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