Government MP sees more trouble ahead: Grit MP Tom Wappel says MPs want some influence

At least one government backbencher, who plans to vote against Tuesday's vote on the sweeping bill to overhaul the public pension plan, says a backbench revolt could happen if MPs are overlooked in the next round of Parliamentary secretary and cabinet appointments.

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