Backbenchers

Question 1

Backbench Business Committee

Answer 1

• commons - chooses the subjects debated when it is debate time for backbenchers
• 1 day a week
• created in Wright reforms of 2010 - made up of elected backbench MPs

Question 2

the 1922 committee ‘the 22’

Answer 2

• conservative party committee
• 18 member executive committe
• led by Sir Brady - senior MP, led votes of no confidence on May and Johnson
• no Labour equivalent

Question 3

backbench rebellion

Answer 3

backbenchers not adhering to the whip - embarassing for PMs

Question 4

single line whip

Answer 4

guide according to party policy, not binding or mandatory attendance

Question 5

two line whip

Answer 5

partially binding and mandatory attendance unless previously excused

Question 6

three line whip

Answer 6

mandatory voting and attendance, not adhering to it can mean expulsion from party

Question 7

Theresa May government defeats in Commons

Answer 7

33, including defeat of brexit deal in Jan 2019

Question 8

Johnson defeats

Answer 8

12 in 2019, but after re-election was only defeated 4 times due to 80 seat majority.