[Thirty-nine Members voted against the Second Reading of the Military Service Bill.]
You that in civilian lobbies,
While the battle-thunder rolls,
Hug your little party hobbies,
So to save your little souls,
Treating England's deadly peril like a topic for the polls;
Half of you—the record's written—
Lately strode to Downing Street
And for love of Little Britain
Wallowed at the Premier's feet,