webfact Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 'English votes for English laws' plans to be unveiledLONDON: -- The government is expected to set out proposals for introducing "English votes for English laws" later.Commons Leader William Hague is to present MPs with a range of options after the parties failed to reach agreement on the way forward.There have been increased calls for English MPs to have greater power over matters that only apply in England.It follows the promise of more power for the Scottish Parliament made ahead of the "No" vote to independence.'Stitch up' The options in the command paper presented by Mr Hague are expected to propose either:- Barring Scottish MPs from any role in English and Welsh billsFull story: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-30484453 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpinx Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 This is going to be fun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 This is going to be fun Tit for Tat reprisals to follow. Possibly Andy Murray being billed as "Scottish" rather than "British" in major tournaments and no more public appearances of Prince Charles in kilts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Barring Scottish MPs from any role in English and Welsh bills That'll do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Don't be vague as for Hague...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 This is going to be fun Tit for Tat reprisals to follow. Possibly Andy Murray being billed as "Scottish" rather than "British" in major tournaments and no more public appearances of Prince Charles in kilts. What about in a Cornish tartan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Barring Scottish MPs from any role in English and Welsh bills That'll do. Current forecasts are 5 Labour MPs next election. Shouldn't take too long to turf 'em out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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