Can I ask a question that's been bugging me since the election?
Labour lose 47 seats but also lose 100 off their majority - now I know that the boundaries have been redrawn but I don't get how 47=100 - any explanation?
Labour lose 47.
47 MPs that Labour do not have and cannot vote in favour of a Labour bill.
47 MPs belonging to other parties that can vote against a Labour bill.
47 + 47 = 94. It is double counting, ayes and noes.
It should really be 94, but I guess 100 sounds sexier!