It would be fair to say that the noble Lord Phillips of Sudbury is not one to be bound by such things as Party whips. Andrew is more the kind to do what he thinks is right and liberal, which may not put him always on the side of the angels, whoever they might be.
One of his personal bete noires is ID cards. Having been a prominent voice opposing them during the Labour administration, he has taken up the cause of those foolish enough, or obliged, to have paid for one. It is his view that they should be refunded any monies they have paid and, today, he had an opportunity to obtain it.
Despite the sense amongst some that, if anyone bought one given the promises by all of the opposition parties, they deserved what they got, there was clearly support for his stance. So it shouldn't have come as a surprise when, with members from all benches went through the lobby with him, and his motion was passed.
I don't doubt that there will be attempts to overturn this, but Andrew Phillips deserves his day in the sun...
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