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14/10/2014
Labour To Boycott 'English Votes' Discussions
Labour has said that it will boycott any body established to examine the role of English MPs, saying that it would not take part in discussions on "English votes for English laws".
The party made its stance clear as the Commons debates devolution, discussing more power for Scotland following the rejection of the independence referendum.
Labour has said that it is opposed to the barring of Scottish MPs from voting on some legislation at Westminster.
The party says that is favours more devolution within England and is calling for more consideration of this and further wide-ranging constitutional matters, such as reform of the House of Lords should be delayed until after the 2015 election.
(MH)
The party made its stance clear as the Commons debates devolution, discussing more power for Scotland following the rejection of the independence referendum.
Labour has said that it is opposed to the barring of Scottish MPs from voting on some legislation at Westminster.
The party says that is favours more devolution within England and is calling for more consideration of this and further wide-ranging constitutional matters, such as reform of the House of Lords should be delayed until after the 2015 election.
(MH)
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