UK General Discussion: 2019. Blackadder goes Brexit.

[EastAnglianLefty]

Anyway, the amendments don't matter, because there isn't any support from the Tory benches (or the ex-Tory independents) for any expansion of the franchise. They'll just get voted down.

[EastAnglianLefty]

Anyway, the amendments don't matter, because there isn't any support from the Tory benches (or the ex-Tory independents) for any expansion of the franchise. They'll just get voted down.

You don't think some of the ex-Tories might actually back enfranchising EU nationals?

(unlike 16-17 year olds, this one would be relatively simple to administer as well)

Most of the ex-Tories are still essentially Tories and will abide by the Tory whip. The handful who might vote for such an amendment would probably be cancelled out by grump Labour/LD MPs with Very Real Concerns about the wisdom of such a change.

[EastAnglianLefty]

Is Bercow's successor getting elected today?

Reports say it'll happen on Monday - there have been suggestions that if the outcome of the general election isn't decisive, the last thing you'd want is to have to worry about electing a Speaker as well.