Sentences with phrase «speakers against reform»
I noticed far more speakers against reform of the Lords than for - perhaps because pro-reform Tories knew, the programme motion having been withdrawn, that they would win the Second Reading vote easily (thanks to Labour votes).
http://conservativehome.blogs.com/ Not exact matches
All of the speakers spoke out against the state reforms, and many comments drew wild applause from the audience.
But previous scandals and convictions have failed to dramatically change the state's political culture, and most of the state's most powerful officials — including Silver's successor as Assembly speaker, Carl Heastie, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who said earlier changes had prompted the case against Silver — aren't yet pressing for more reforms.
The speaker's request had the support of the City Council, even as police reform activists railed against the proposal.
The governor and school reformers may also have to go further and actually endorse primary challenges by reform - minded candidates against Silver's colleagues just to keep the speaker honest.