The record in Ireland is 30 referendum votes in favour of changing the constitution, 13 votes against. So it's not that unusual for the government to lose votes like this. (View Post)

It could only happen if SKS supported it, and he could convince enough of his Lords to go along with it. Otherwise it would be pretty easy for the Lords to sink it. I see it more as part of the inter… (View Post)

Two questions. 1. Is Boris interested? I'm sure he feels hard done by in being pushed out as PM, and would love to be vindicated by a return, but he bottled his one good chance for a comeback wh… (View Post)

The Irish government essentially ignored the citizen assemblies and instead produced their own much weaker wording. This shows two things. Firstly, that citizen assemblies are not a threat to governm… (View Post)

With respect, this is cobblers, because the Catholic church played very little role in the public debate. The no vote is very much a victory for McDowell - he was a constant presence in the media arg… (View Post)