Sentences with phrase «represent constituencies»

Schools minister Nick Gibb and Justine Greening's parliamentary private secretary, Henry Smith, both represent constituencies in the area.

He appears to have a propensity to punish his fellow legislators for daring to represent their constituencies.»

But Labour sources are privately suggesting that while there will be a clear party line — consistent with Corbyn's suggestion on the morning of 24 June that article 50 should be triggered immediately — they also understand the concerns of MPs who represent constituencies that voted overwhelmingly to remain in the EU.

«MTN is treading on a tiger's back; we are here to represent our constituencies and we are talking about people's lives, this is no joke,» he said.

The MPs - who make up nearly two - thirds of the parliamentary Labour party - all represent constituencies which voted Leave at last week's EU referendum.

Something like the German AMS (Additional Member System) ensures that every citizen has a constituency MP, even though not all MPs represent constituencies.

Should Scottish ministers be represented in these negotiations since they represent constituencies which will no longer be part of the United Kingdom after March 2016?

Between 1986 and 2008, most opposition MLAs were elected to represent constituencies within Edmonton city limits.

The 73 - year old Mr. Lund has represented the constituency since 1989.

Bush even draws attention to the unique difficulties that present itself to the federal government as a democratic body that represents a constituency with diverse moral worldviews and that therefore has a «duty to exercise responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds».

You can check whether an MEP on the ENVI Committee represents your constituency by going to: https://www.writetothem.com

He is absolutely right and able to stand for Parliament and to represent a constituency, but views which have no basis in fact... you know it wouldn't be so different from having an errant racist on an immigration committee.

The ex-chief whip has represented her constituency since 1987 and is stepping down because, in turning 65 at the end of 2010, she feels it is «the right time to let someone else take up the role».

«I think Brexit provides some opportunities, but I represent a constituency where nearly 70 % of people voted to Leave and I have a responsibility to make sure their voices are heard in that debate,» says Jarvis.

Third, Lords amendments certified as applying only to England (or England and Wales) would be subject to a «double majority» voting system, requiring support from both UK MPs and those representing constituencies in England (and / or England and Wales).

I represent a constituency with Manchester airport partially in it; I understand all about the local pressures — but you've got to as a nation be able to overcome those and make a sensible decision about where that extra runway capacity in the South East should go.»

Elections should not be about who has the most money or who a few insiders support but, who can best represent their constituency.

Instead, it guardedly pledged that a Tory Government will introduce «new rules so that legislation referring specifically to England, or to England and Wales, can not be enacted without the consent of MPs representing constituencies of those countries».

They still represent their constituency in parliament and in parliamentary debates.

The party has one Member of Parliament in the House of Commons, Caroline Lucas, who represents the constituency of Brighton Pavilion.

He represented the constituency of Alyn and Deeside in the National Assembly for Wales from 2003.

Labour members voted for six candidates backed by Momentum and the Campaign for Labour Party Democracy to represent the constituency Labour parties on the 33 - strong NEC.

But can a conclave, by its rule, banish a member for a long spell, when that member, by law, represents a constituency?

This despite an explicit promise to the contrary in the report that had been endorsed by his party's delegates: MPs representing constituencies across the whole of the UK will continue to decide the UK's Budget, including Income Tax.

Apart from 1992 when Madam Gladys Boateng of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) represented the constituency in Parliament, renowned legal practitioner and a former Majority Leader in Parliament, Mr Abraham Osei Aidoo, had represented the NPP in Parliament from 1996 to 2008.

There are doubts about the breadth of Corbyn's appeal given his cultural identity as a left - wing metropolitan liberal representing the constituency of Islington North, allegedly «a world away» from the concerns of most uncommitted Labour voters.

Darling says he represents a constituency which is aspirational, but they won't think you do that by giving tax breaks to those in the top 1 per cent of the population.

Nine MPs representing constituencies from across Britain give their take on Alistair Darling's Budget.

Following the party's decision to support the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill 2017, at least three shadow cabinet ministers, all representing constituencies which voted to remain in the EU, resigned from their position as a result of the party's decision to invoke Article 50 under the bill.

The North Fork needs an assemblyman with the passion and commitment of Fred Thiele of Sag Harbor or Senator John Flanagan of Smithtown, a person who will represent his constituency with all the energy he or she can muster.

The Prime Minister argued that he is «the only party leader who is prepared to say to the people of England, «you should have... the same rights over legislation that are being given to Scotland and Wales»»; and it is true that this commitment was set out in the Party's 2010 manifesto, which promised to introduce «new rules so that legislation referring specifically to England, or to England and Wales» so that it «can not be enacted without the consent of MPs representing constituencies of those countries.»

INEC had conducted the re-run on Saturday, May 20 following the demise of the member representing the constituency, Alhaji Sani Bello on Feb. 15, 2017.

The Liberal Democrats held on to the Hampshire seat of Eastleigh, and their winning candidate Mike Thornton has said «there is no greater honour» than to represent the constituency.

Grimond continued to represent the constituency until he retired from politics in 1983, and regularly polled more than 60 % of the votes cast in the northern Scottish archipelagos.

He continued to represent the constituency until 1930.

Following the death of Gwyneth Dunwoody, Conservative candidate Edward Timpson won the local vote and will now represent the constituency.

Six Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) represent each constituency, with 108 MLAs being returned in total.

It might highlight the good work achieved while representing a constituency.

There is no suggestion these votes would bar MPs representing constituencies outside England from voting, but instead it would add a further obstacle in the way of legislation to ensure English support.

As with the Arizona House of Representatives, members to the Senate are elected from the same legislative districts as House members, however one Senator represents the constituency, while for the House there are two Representatives per district.

Sir Cyril represented the constituency of Rochdale as an MP, both for the Liberal Party and the Liberal Democrats, for 20 years.

«You would be surprised at what comes to different people as they seek to represent a constituency,» she said.

Labour is in the almost unique position of having MPs representing constituencies in both directions, and very strongly in both directions.»

Peralta and his team said Monday that the petition doesn't accurately represent his constituency, which includes Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst and Corona, and is filled with signatures of people from elsewhere.

Corbyn also made the grammatically bogus claim that «Labour is in the almost unique position of having MPs representing constituencies in both directions».

The running mate to the Progressive People's Party (PPP) flagbearer in 2012, Eva Lokko, is also aspiring to represent the constituency in Parliament on the ticket of the PPP.

The House of Representative seat became vacant following the death of the former lawmaker representing the constituency, Dr Elijah Adewale, while Akinwunmi Olaitan Nurudeen emerged as the APC candidate for the bye - election after a keenly contested primary.

[19] Greening was replaced by Patrick McLoughlin, the Chief Whip, who represented a constituency in Derbyshire and was «open» to Heathrow development.

This way, people still have a single MP who represents their constituency, and all MPs can say they were supported by more than half the voters in their seat.

Seventeen Labour MPs, many representing constituencies in the north, spoke out in support of HS2.