Marcus J Ball (Private Prosecutor and Producer)(@MarcusJBall):Justice minister Lord Lemos on why backbench MPs and peers are left out of the new law on lying: "Backbenchers do not take decisions on behalf of the state." They vote on every law. Does that excuse work for you? Tell me why.

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Marcus J Ball (Private Prosecutor and Producer)@MarcusJBall

2026.11.13 08:03

Justice minister Lord Lemos on why backbench MPs and peers are left out of the new law on lying: "Backbenchers do not take decisions on behalf of the state." They vote on every law. Does that excuse work for you? Tell me why.