Procedures in the Lords are different to those in the Commons, not least in term of the rules governing votes. For example, if an MP votes in both lobbies during a division, his or her name is shown in the division list as being in both lobbies. Voting in both lobbies has become a way for MPs to show that they…
Both Houses of Parliament are fairly transparent institutions. They meet in public, transcripts of proceedings are published (and published promptly), and how members vote is a matter of public record. Division lists are published in Hansard. However, working out the party break-down of a vote is another matter. I speak from experience, having analysed over 3,000 Commons’…
