The vigour of the response that my words have elicited may demonstrate that I have struck a raw nerve. It is clear from new clause 99, which, sadly, we shall not have time to debate tonight—from now on it will be known as the gerrymandering clause—that that is precisely what the Conservative party is trying to do.
Everyone is in favour of cutting the cost of politics, and everyone is in favour of a fair distribution of seats—
Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill (Money) (No. 3)
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Lord Wills
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