As you're undoubtedly aware the government won a vote on their terror bill by one vote.
It's not unreasonable to assume that civil liberties minded opposition parties like the LibDems and Respect would have made sure they voted against it. However, 2 LibDems missed the vote as well as the indefatigable MP for Bow & Bethnal Green, George Galloway. The LibDems had fairly valid excuses. George, however, was at 'an "uncancelleable" speaking event'; towit 'an Audience with George Galloway'. You will be shocked to learn that this is a commercial event.
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