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Captured House: Parliament fails to rein in growing Executive power
The Finance Bill 2026 sailed through Parliament with an overwhelming majority of the cast vote, even as more than half of the MPs absconded.
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Heated debate as MPs pass Finance Bill 2026
40 legislators voted against the bill. No legislator abstained.
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Late-night drama as MPs pass Finance Bill amid strong dissent
Parliament passed the Finance Bill 2026 after a heated late-night session marked by opposition resistance.
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Legislators should be serious about Parliament's power of the purse
Only 162 of 349 MPs attended the Finance Bill vote, sparking criticism over absenteeism, accountability, and Parliament’s role in budget oversight.
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Betrayers? Irony of 187 MPs skipping crucial Finance Bill vote
Over 180 MPs failed to attend decisive vote due to political caution and campaigns.
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Captured House: Parliament fails to rein in growing Executive power
The Finance Bill 2026 sailed through Parliament with an overwhelming majority of the cast vote, even as more than half of the MPs absconded.
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Petition seeks nullification of Finance Act over MP absenteeism
According to the petition, the Speaker announced the results of the vote as 122 votes in favour and 40 against, with no abstentions recorded.