Filibuster

:This article refers to the political act of filibustering, for other uses see Filibuster (disambiguation).

Filibusters in UK Parliament

In 1983, Member of Parliament John Golding talked for over 11 hours during an all-night sitting at the committee stage of the British Telecommunications Bill.

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1983 - Member of Parliament - John Golding - British Telecommunications

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Filibustering can have consequences that were not expected or intended. In January 2000, filibustering orchestrated by Conservative Members of Parliament to oppose the Disqualifications Bill led to cancellation of the day's parliamentary business on Prime Minister Tony Blair's 1000th day in office. However, since this business included Prime Minister's Question Time, Conservative Leader William Hague was deprived of the opportunity of a high-profile confrontation with the Prime Minister.

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2000 - Conservative - Members of Parliament - Prime Minister - Tony Blair - Prime Minister's Question Time - William Hague

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