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The opposition in Canada attempted something similar. They wanted to join forces and form coalition government. The only reason they failed is that the current
by nkassis 16y ago
The opposition in Canada attempted something similar. They wanted to join forces and form coalition government. The only reason they failed is that the current PM ask the Governor general to prorogue the government. A truly undemocratic way to keep control. Let see if the Brits manage to pull this off.
- gsmaverick 16y agoThere was nothing undemocratic about the way that Harper handled it. He had the confidence of the House and therefore was prime minister, if they wanted to lead a coalition government they should have lost confidence in the government and then proposed a coalition government.
- thisduck 16y agoYes, and when you prorogue parliament it effectively dissolves any tabled motions in parliament. Taking away the chance for the opposition to lose confidence. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%932009_Canadian_parliamentary_dispute http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008%E2%80%932009_Canadian_parl...
- RyanMcGreal 16y ago>He had the confidence of the House No he didn't. He introduced a confidence motion and the three opposing parties, representing a clear majority of MPs, announced that they would vote against the motion and ask the GG for a chance to form a coalition government. Harper responded by asking for a prorogue - an unprecedented manoeuvre to avoid facing a vote of non-confidence.
- olliesaunders 16y agoThat's really a whole other debate that has little to do with Brown stepping down.