APNU plans to amend standing orders on reconvening House after recess

In light of the government’s delay in reconvening the National Assembly, main opposition APNU on Friday announced that it will move to amend the Standing Orders to ensure certainty in the resumption of parliamentary sittings after a recess.

APNU Member of Parliament Joseph Harmon told the party’s weekly press conference that the coalition would move a motion to amend Standing Orders 8, 8(1), 8(2) and 9.

“APNU will be filing a motion seeking to… bring greater clarity as to what can be done by the Speaker, what can be done by the majority in the