In a recent parliamentary session, the Scottish National Party (SNP) has been accused of causing unnecessary disruption by forcing a division on what has been described as a non-issue. This move by the SNP MPs notably interrupted the proceedings, particularly affecting Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's response to the budget, effectively ruining Starmer's day. The division, which is an unusual occurrence at this stage of the proceedings, has led to frustration among Labour MPs, with some leaving the chamber in response. The incident has sparked discussions on the impact of such tactics on the reputation of MPs with the public.
SNP just ruined Starmer's day by calling for a division just before his response to the budget. Labour benches are furious as MP leave the chamber.
Interesting that the SNP has called a division before Sir Keir Starmer's response to the Chancellor, stealing the Labour leader's big moment. Have all the Tory MPs now gone for lunch? Will they stick around for Sir Keir's speech? #Budget2024 @GBNEWS
SNP MPs force pointless division https://t.co/P9eAYc3JHb
The SNP have objected hence the division, there isn’t normally a division at this stage in proceedings https://t.co/Wg3o8UH8em
More stupid parliamentary hi-jinks MPs force a division to delay @KeirStarmerPM reply to the budget. They are not doing much to raise their reputation with the public.
Another week of shithousing from the SNP - forcing a division on a nod issue