What happens behind the scenes of a Brexit vote in parliament?
- The elaborate and time-consuming way British lawmakers make decisions in parliament has been thrust to the fore by Brexit, with the outcome of a series of votes next week set to determine how and when the country leaves the European Union.
The voting process could take hours, and most of the drama takes place out of sight of television cameras. Critics say it is an outdated waste of time, others argue it offers a rare chance to lobby senior ministers.The process begins with an ear-splitting cry of “Division!” - the parliamentary word for a vote. This sets bells ringing around parliament - and in some neighbouring pubs and restaurants - to alert lawmakers they need to get to the chamber, quickly.
Both are almost identical, and anecdotes occasionally surface of confused MPs ending up in the wrong lobby. Manning each desk is a clerk with an iPad, trained to recognise every MPs face in a split second and tick off the right name as they shuffle past.
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