Sarah Pallett - previously MP for Ilam 's avatar

Sarah Pallett - previously MP for Ilam

@sarah4ilam.bsky.social

Yes, it’s surprising how little people know about whipping and how it affects our entire government. It is a matter of party discipline, and to be frank there’s a lot to be said for NOT constantly whining about the policies of the party that got you the job in the first place. Complicit.

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Quentin McDonald's avatar Quentin McDonald @dqmcd.bsky.social
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Certainly true when it comes to the policies of one's own party. But what about coalition partners? I find it difficult to understand that my electorate MP is supporting (as one example) smoke-free changes when nobody here voted them in for that. Especially when they are a medical professional.

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