Always love to see a manicule...

well, they could be imposing or blocking law in one part of the UK they do not represent, while other elected representatives in a different legislature covering their constituency, which has jurisdiction on the same issue, could vote differently. It's an inconsistency in devolved law at the least.

as I said, MPs from Northern Ireland and Scotland are of course entitled to vote on any matter. I was merely saying given the seriousness of the issue, and the fact that each of their devolved chambers can bring forward their own laws (as health is a devolved issue), it feels iffy to me they did so

I know that, but not everyone here may—and today is , in my view, a justification for that policy.

Not quite sure what your exact point is, sorry, please say more.

Though not an SNP member or supporter, on this issue I agree, I think they were right not to vote.

I think thousands, if not millions, of people across the country will be saying exactly the same this evening.

He could try anything, nothing would surprise me; but were he to run in '28, or, when opposed, suspend the election, it's the individual states that stage the presidential election, at the same time as the house of representatives election, etc. How many would give in?

I wish you well, Rob. The nerves or anxiety before going in are always far worse than the sheer mundanity of what actually happens, I find.