I really ought to read some of Hansard on the debates, but it's too depressing.

I think it's probably a good idea to avoid them! From what I've seen of the whole mess, 'depressing' is definitely the operative word.

The other thing that seems weird to me, actually, is that they appear to have latched onto this as The Issue To Oppose(tm), given everything else that's going on ATM. You'd think the Milliband et al. would pick something with a bit more overt public resonance.

(Or should I be surprised that Labour collectively seem determined to behave in a stupid and selfish manner?)