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The House of Commons Procedure Committee has recommended STV for the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. Backed by Conservative MPs Greg Knight, Christopher Chope, Mark Field and Roger Gale
The All Party Parliamentary Group on electoral reform welcomes new member, Douglas Carswell MP. And he doesn’t disappoint in taking his duties seriously:
The newest member of the APPG on electoral reform earns his stripes
CAER also welcomes the appointment of Sir George Young as Leader of the House.
Herewith a link to Conservative Home featuring the news that George Young has now replaced Alan “rations” Duncan.
Sir George Young was a signatory to a cross party report which recommended STV for the Lords. If it really is the case that he will be still in place at the other side of a general election this could be interesting for future Lords reform.