Member

The noble Baroness, Lady Scott of Bybrook, has tabled a regret Motion. I understand the intent and recognise the concerns about democratic accountability and the consultation process. However, we cannot fully support her Motion as it simply does not go far enough in defence of democracy. Although the convention to which her party adheres is not to support fatal Motions, it is not one that is absolute, as her party has voted on several occasions on fatal Motions in the past, including one on London elections. I urge the noble Baroness to make an exception today and support the Motion to annul. Democracy delayed is democracy denied.