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The Government has survived a potential backbench rebellion over controversial plans to liberalise Britain’s gambling laws. Last night, MPs approved the second reading of the Gambling Bill by 286 votes to 212, giving the Government a reduced majority. A total of 29 Labour MPs voted defied the wishes of whips, including Frank Dobson, Frank Field,… Read more »
The Government faces another potential rebellion in the Commons on Tuesday as the Children Bill enters its final stages. But some MPs believe that the increased protection to children offered by the Bill is insufficient and will be seeking to amend the Bill to introduce an outright ban on the smacking of children. Currently, smacking… Read more »
