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MP Christopher Chope under fire for blocking anti-FGM bill
Source: BBC
MP Christopher Chope under fire for blocking anti-FGM bill
8 February 2019
The MP who infuriated campaigners by objecting to a ban on upskirting has been heavily criticised after blocking another private members' bill.
Sir Christopher Chope shouted "object" in a debate on laws protecting children from female genital mutilation.
His Conservative colleague, Zac Goldsmith, said his actions were "appalling" - Lib Dem Tom Brake said the MP had "reached a new low".
Sir Christopher has argued his aim is to stop badly thought-out legislation.
He said he had not been objecting to the substance of the issue, but wanted to see all legislation properly debated.
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8 February 2019
The MP who infuriated campaigners by objecting to a ban on upskirting has been heavily criticised after blocking another private members' bill.
Sir Christopher Chope shouted "object" in a debate on laws protecting children from female genital mutilation.
His Conservative colleague, Zac Goldsmith, said his actions were "appalling" - Lib Dem Tom Brake said the MP had "reached a new low".
Sir Christopher has argued his aim is to stop badly thought-out legislation.
He said he had not been objecting to the substance of the issue, but wanted to see all legislation properly debated.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-47173445