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> a general election would be the obviously correct solution As much as I'd love a GE and to see Tory MPs swept from power en-masse, that's just not how a Parl
by petesergeant 4y ago
> a general election would be the obviously correct solution
As much as I'd love a GE and to see Tory MPs swept from power en-masse, that's just not how a Parliamentary system works. Everyone in the UK voted for (whether they think it or not) an MP to elect them for five years. Those MPs get to choose who leads them.
- mikro2nd 4y agoDo you in the UK have any means to recall an MP and force a by-election? (for whatever reason -- gone rogue, gone awol, gone loony, etc.)
- petesergeant 4y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recall_of_MPs_Act_2015 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recall_of_MPs_Act_2015
- samwillis 4y agoNo, however I think there are some rules about them breaking the law and being sacked.
- samwillis 4y agoTechnically yes, but if they can’t form a government the King can and will call an election. I think there is a very high chance they will be unable to agree on a new leader and will therefor be unable to form a government. Even if they do elect a new leader, if that leader can barely control the party that would not a functioning government, and they should call an election. At some point Tory MPs need to grow some, call an election, and except that it may mean loosing their job.
- yxhuvud 4y agoHow soon will the next regular election be held?
- ycombigator 4y agoErm, no they don't.