Liberal Democrats are the only real opposition on ID Cards

4.22.01pm GMT Mon 17th Oct 2005

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The Liberal Democrats have criticised the Conservatives for failing to place a '3 line whip' on their MPs to oppose the Government's ID card proposals tomorrow. With the number of Labour rebels expected to grow, the maximum number of opposition votes are needed to defeat this Bill. Even if the Bill is passed, the House of Lords is likely to take note of the total Government majority.

Mark Oaten MP, Lib Dem Shadow Home Secretary, said "Rather than opposing this flawed and illiberal proposal the Conservatives appear to prefer sitting around trying to decide who will be their next leader. Once again on the difficult issues of the day it is left to the Liberal Democrats to be the real opposition to this Government."

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