All 1 Debates between Lord Murphy of Torfaen and Louise Mensch

Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill

Debate between Lord Murphy of Torfaen and Louise Mensch
Monday 1st November 2010

(14 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Louise Mensch Portrait Ms Louise Bagshawe (Corby) (Con)
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The right hon. Gentleman is making an astonishing argument. Does he not understand that the preservation of the Union will be best served by remedying the democratic deficit and allaying the anger that voters in England feel because they are under-represented compared with voters in Wales and Scotland?

Lord Murphy of Torfaen Portrait Paul Murphy
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Absolutely to the contrary. The Union is protected because it recognises the different parts within it—whether Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. Devolution has strengthened the Union, but it will be weakened by these proposals, because the Bill fundamentally goes against the concept of the representation of smaller nations within a United Kingdom.