THE TELEGRAPH: Conservative MPs might rebel against “profoundly anti-democratic” moves to keep the new coalition in power by increasing the threshold for a vote of no confidence.
Under the terms of a deal struck between the two parties, ministers plan to introduce a law that would require the votes of 55 per cent of the Commons – 358 MPs – before the Government could be thrown out.
David Cameron said this was to ensure that the coalition survived the five-year fixed term over which he intends to govern.
However, MPs of all parties are concerned that the move amounts to a radical change in the constitution, which was not put to the electorate at the general election. Labour MPs will vote against the move and may be joined by several Conservative backbenchers, who are lobbying for the measure to be dropped.
At present, a simple majority of MPs can vote down a government. >>> Rosa Prince, Political Correspondent | Friday, May 14, 2010
