MPs today demanded Parliament set up a 'virtual' House of Commons during the coronavirus crisis after the Welsh Assembly held its first debate using Zoom video software. He is also pushing for Parliament to set up a new select committee solely tasked with scrutinising the government's coronavirus response. Meanwhile, some 100 Labour and SNP MPs have written to Parliament decision makers pushing for a digital House of Commons to be set up. 'I think we can find a way to get things cracking and get an online virtual parliament to serve the nation.' Mr Johnson has already been using Zoom for Cabinet meetings so that ministers can take part while working remotely.

Source: Daily Mail April 01, 2020 10:37 UTC