One rule for the Conservatives, another for the rest of us
Originally published by UK Liberal Democrats
Conservative MPs voted last week to prevent Owen Paterson from being suspended despite abusing his position.
It's clear that Boris Johnson believes that he and his colleagues shouldn't have to face the consequences of their actions. James Grundy, Conservative MP for Leigh, voted with the government for a crony committee of Conservatives to protect each other from the consequences of sleaze.
They're sending a message loud and clear - there's one rule for them and another for the rest of us.
Conservative MPs have voted to rewrite the rules to stop one of their own from being suspended for his "egregious" breach of lobbying rules.
- Liberal Democrats (@LibDems) November 3, 2021
With the Conservatives, it's one rule for you, no rules for them. pic.twitter.com/rjZIjn54Zw
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