Almost like it was a non-starter. Who could have possibly foreseen that?

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    Same with the REUL bill. I don’t really understand why they propose them if they aren’t realistic. Could it be to appease backbenchers?

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      Could it be to appease backbenchers?

      And constituents. While you’d think failing to pass something would damage the party’s reputation, for hardcore members, the fact they tried to fight even a losing battle “for the cause,” is seen as a plus.

      “It’s the other parties’ fault for getting in the way of justice!”

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        “It’s the other parties’ fault for getting in the way of justice!”

        That’s been their go to defence for the last 13 years. It’s never their fault, it’s always someone else’s. So now it is starting to ring somewhat hollow, even with there own voter base.

        Besides it’s never a good idea to be against human rights lawyers and charities, it’s not a good look.