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Jun 2020
Lib Dems criticise Harrogate MP for supporting return to parliament
The Liberal Democrats have labelled Andrew Jones, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, "deeply irresponsible" for voting in favour of MPs returning to parliament.
Yesterday, MPs queued outside of Westminster for over 90 minutes to vote on whether or not they should return to London. The Commons Leader Jacob Rees-Mogg put forward the vote arguing that the virtual system didn't allow MPs to hold the government to account effectively.
The proposal was carried forward, with 261 votes to 163. 31 Tory MPs though, voted against the return.
The Lib Dems said he was setting a "dangerous precedent". Judith Rogerson, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson for Harrogate and Knaresborough, said:
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There has been criticism too from MPs who are at risk due to age or health conditions and those living with vulnerable people, who said they could be left without a voice in parliament.
The Stray Ferret asked Mr Jones for the reasons behind his vote in favour of a return to parliament. But we received no response.
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