Ali Khan Lalani & Mark Small

Voices of a generation: The independence of crossing the floor

By Ali Khan Lalani & Mark Small on February 5, 2009

It is always fun to watch when a politician crosses the floor. Whatever side is losing a member waves their arms at the injustice, the thwarting of democracy, the cynical self-interest that motivated the move, and whatever side is gaining the new member welcomes the new MP with open arms and speaks about sticking up for ones beliefs and the courage it takes to cross the floor.,,