Fresh Members of Parliament are requesting changes to the traditional working hours and methods, proposing shorter hours and online debates. These suggestions have faced criticism from more experienced MPs.
Workshy newbie MPs have demanded that Parliament 's working hours be cut to 10am to 4pm – and some want Commons debates to be conducted over Microsoft Teams.Two sources said a formal submission has been made to reduce sitting hours, with a cut-off point of 4pm instead of continuing late into the evening.
According to a senior source, some MPs have also asked for the Chamber to move onto Teams – having become used to working that way because of the pandemic.Leader of the House Lucy Powell is chairing the Modernisation Committee, set up with the aim of 'driving up standards, improving culture and working practices and reforming procedures'Moving to Teams 'would be less exposed – they do not want the scrutiny', a senior source said.
The source said Labour's landslide has meant some new MPs were not expecting to be elected and were not prepared for the realities of Parliament. Of the 650 members elected in July, a record 335 were first-time MPs.
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