Sentences with phrase «how slender their majority»

So, I think if there's an opportunity — as there appears to be here — and on an issue where David Cameron appears to be out of touch with majority English opinion as well, to actually remind the government how slender their majority is.»

«In these circumstances, it is right and proper that we assert the Scottish interest on fox hunting by voting with Labour against the Tories» proposals to relax the ban - in the process, reminding an arrogant UK government of just how slender their majority is - just as we will vote against the Tory welfare cuts next week, and appeal to Labour to join us.»