The House of Commons proved Tuesday just how much it loves a queue. MPs backed a proposal to end virtual voting in the U.K.'s lower chamber, casting their votes using a socially-distanced queuing system for the first time
Shadow Leader of the House Valerie Vaz and women and equalities committee chair Caroline Nokes both labeled the plan "discriminatory" in a fiery debate before voting began.
Rees-Mogg had earlier promised an amendment would be put forward Wednesday to allow those who could not attend due to age or for medical reasons to take part in debates remotely — but not to vote. Pressure had grown on Rees-Mogg after MPs on all sides, including Conservative , had publicly complained about the impact the new system would have on MPs who are shielding from coronavirus.
The Commons had operated hybrid proceedings since April, with members able to take part in debates either in person or virtually using Zoom. Digital voting was introduced after lengthy trials last month, with some MPs voting online from home on May 13 for the first time ever.
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