Time to 'get on with the work', says independent Michael Lowry

The transcript discusses the role of independent members in supporting the government, emphasizing the need for procedural reforms to accommodate their participation. It highlights debates on speaking time and the importance of ensuring stable governance. The independents' support is considered on a case-by-case basis, with a focus on understanding government decisions and their implications.

What is the main focus of the first section regarding independent members?

• Accommodating independents in government procedures

• The need for a new political party

• Reducing the number of independent members

• Increasing government funding

What is highlighted as a major challenge for independent members in the second section?

• Lack of financial support

• Difficulty in expressing views

• Inability to form a coalition

• Opposition from other parties

What reform is suggested in the second section to help independent members?

• Reducing their responsibilities

• Providing more speaking time

• Increasing their salaries

• Allowing them to form a new party

How do independent members plan to support the government according to the third section?

• By supporting every government decision

• By opposing all government proposals

• By joining a political party

• On a case-by-case basis

What is the stance of independent members on taking a party whip as mentioned in the third section?

• They have not taken the whip

• They have taken the whip

• They are against the concept of a whip

• They are considering taking the whip