Speaker backs plan for more MPs to register for proxy vote

MPs who cannot vote in the House of Commons in person are now able to register themselves to vote by proxy, the Speaker of the House of Commons has said.

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http://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2020/june/speaker-urges-vulnerable-mps-to-apply-for-proxy-vote/

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Thursday, June 11, 2020

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Westminster system, Government, Legislatures, Political systems, Speaker of the House of Commons, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Speaker, Division of the assembly, Proxy, House of Commons of Canada, Proxy voting

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MPs who cannot vote in the House of Commons in person are now able to register themselves to vote by proxy, the Speaker of the House of Commons has said.
In a letter to MPs, he explained that they should write to, or email him, once agreement has been reached with another Member who is eligible to vote in divisions - that they will be a proxy and cast votes as and when instructed.
Once a certificate has been issued, the proxy arrangement will start when the Speaker takes the Chair on the following sitting day.
It is hoped the new scheme will begin on Monday, 15 June.