Posted 2/27/2024, 5:46:28 PM
SNP Mulls Pulling Back from Westminster Over Gaza Debate Controversy
- SNP considering "disengagement" from day-to-day Parliamentary activities due to anger over Commons speaker's handling of Gaza debate
- Could include not attending committees, debates; more "dramatic" options also being considered
- Seeking to send message about SNP being failed by Westminster, treated as "irrelevance"
- SNP & some Conservatives expected to further criticize speaker at PMQs
- Pushing for "full, independent investigation" into claims Labour leader pressured speaker over amendment vote