Sentences with phrase «major rebellion»

The phrase "major rebellion" refers to a large and significant act of defiance or uprising against a governing authority or system. It often involves a large number of people who unite to challenge or overthrow those in power. Full definition
There were four major rebellions between 1236 and 1293 (A.D. 1820 - 76)
The Terrorism and Identity Cards bills saw major rebellions, but these both apply north of the border, so Scottish MPs can vote on them without quibbles.
While everyone was concentrating on Miliband and Cameron, many people missed that Clegg suffered a major rebellion from his party on Syria.
In a warning from Downing Street to Tory MPs and junior ministerial aides who are threatening a major rebellion, the prime minister's official spokesman said: «It is a government bill.
Defensive, because he fears a major rebellion from his own MPs over his pledge to maintain the Barnett formula and extend powers for Scotland.
The prime minister faced no major rebellions from within her party, as the government secured a victory of 326 to 290.
Mr Corbyn suffered a major rebellion in Wednesday night's Commons vote on the Government's Article 50 bill, with 47 of his MPs - including 15 shadow ministers - defying his three - line whip to back the legislation.
Bill Cash, the veteran Tory Eurosceptic who is chairman of the Commons European scrutiny committee, said that ministers would face a major rebellion.
The signals from Gove, who has been consulting Tory MPs amid signs that the government will face a major rebellion against the European arrest warrant, came as government sources confirmed that the prime minister is planning to propose a change to the EU's founding principle on the free movement of people.
Unknown to the Dwyer family Lasia is going through a major rebellion.
In raising 3 hyper boys with school and learning challenges I was once told that kids who really push the boundaries when they are young (and have patient parents) were far less likely to go through a major rebellion in their teen years.
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