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Originally Posted by cashman
Dont know if correct or not,but i have been told,most petitions of 100,000 that have to be brought before commons are accepted,but like i said,"aint holding me breath"
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If the petition reaches 100,000 the government have to debate it...this doesn't mean that they will act on what the petitioners are asking for.
In this case the government have said that it is not something that can be done during this parliament, but they have said they will look at the possibility of reducing the numbers of the lords. So you are very wise not to be holding your breath Cashy.
I can't see it happening anytime soon.