Forget crossing the floor legislation, maybe we should look at India’s formula for amending its Constitution

The recent raft of floor-crossings in our House of Commons has spurred some honourable members to propose legislation that would force MPs wishing to change parties in mid-Parliament (or, if you're David Emerson, at the early onset of post-election blues) to first consult with the electorate by r...

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