House of Lords reform
The 26 Labour MPs who voted against the House of Lords reform bill.
The 91 Tory MPs who voted against the House of Lords reform bill.
91 Tory MPs vote against House of Lords reform in the biggest revolt of this parliament.
With the Tories irretrievably divided, the bill's future depends on Labour.
We must be seen to give power to the many and take it away from the few.
Lords reform is a test of the party's credibility.
70 Tory MPs sign a letter vowing to rebel against the government tomorrow night.
Cameron's past description of Lords reform as a "third-term issue" has encouraged the rebels.
The PM needs the reform because he is short of ideas to inspire the country - and Tory MPs know it.
The party still backs a 100% elected house but this is not a "deal-breaker".
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