Good news that the government has now agreed to maintain some form of remote contributions during the pandemic, following pressure from MPs, voters and campaigners
At-risk MPs will now be able to contribute to Commons questions remotely, and clinically vulnerable MPs able to proxy vote. Welcome concessions!
Of course, the easier and safer option would have been to maintain remote voting/speaking for the duration of the pandemic. But this is an improvement on what previously looked like a full shut-down of virtual proceedings
The government must keep the option open for returning to fully hybrid proceedings should the health threats worsen
There is more to do to ensure that MPs who are carers or living with those who are shielding are not disenfranchised. Look out for the emergency debate on this on Monday
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