Write to your MP: End the ‘prayer privilege’

Currently each day in the Commons starts with Anglican prayers. Those MPs who attend prayers can reserve their seat for the rest of the day. But those who don’t, can’t. There are only  427 seats for 650 MPs. This means that on the busiest days in the chamber, such as prime minister’s questions, those who do not want to attend prayers due to their own personal beliefs are excluded. Their constituents are put at a democratic disadvantage.

MPs are currently considering updating parliamentary rules. It’s time to end this ‘prayer privilege’.

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