The Guardian view on Covid-19 politics: a government in disarray

The first virtual proceedings of the House of Commons began on 21 April as a result of the national lockdown. They have lasted for a month. The system was brought to a peremptory halt this week by the leader of the house, Jacob Rees-Mogg. When the Commons returns on 2 June, MPs will no longer be allowed to take part in proceedings from their homes. Electronic voting, which began on 12 May, will come to an end too. The ending of the virtual…