Sentences with phrase «vote on policy motions»

This was their chance to set out their stall for the campaign ahead, elect various internal committees, train hundreds of potential candidates, and somewhat uniquely among the main UK parties, vote on policy motions.

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Possibly riding high on the relief — rather than out - and - out joy — of winning an important symbolic vote this morning when a motion was put to the conference hall on continuing the coalition's economic policies was carried, a debate where the Lib Dem leader himself summed up, he continued to push coalition strength and struggle over capitulating to his party's leftwing.

Clegg said that, even though the vote was on an opposition day motion and not on a piece of legislation, the government would have to change its policy.

John Redwood, a leading Eurosceptic, expressed hope that Labour's motion «would not be opposed», though the opposition day debate and vote is non-binding and has no effect on government policy

Labour is forcing a vote in the Commons on a motion calling on the government to repeal the controversial policy.

Labour is split three ways on the issue, as Jeremy Corbyn has pledged to vote against the standing party policy of backing Trident renewal, key figures in the Shadow Cabinet will abstain, and the bulk of MPs are expected to vote in favour of the motion.

The House of Representatives is a 350 member body that meets eight times a year to debate policy and vote on motions.