Hi Mr Purdey,
yes, they should, indeed, have been in attendance. It was patently clear what had gone one. The debate in the Lords had been going on for several hours when, with some 20 minutes left prior to the vote, quite a few bleary eyed Labour peers decided to enter the Chamber in the small hours of the morning.
Coincidence? - I think not.
Shameful conduct on what was supposed to be a free vote? - I think so.
Regards,
Brian
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