On party discipline (2)

In the preceding post on this subject, I was attempting to build up an argument in favour of a modified Westminster-type constitution under which "horizontal" party ties within the Commons might remain strong, but which would break the excessive power of party leaders over parliamentary parties by legally requiring that cabinets and shadow cabinets—the "front bench" of the Commons—be elected by backbench MPs . . . .

However, I have been having second thoughts about this . . . . CONTINUE