Phanerothyme Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 The new 5 year rule isn't a minimum. It's a maximum just like before. A general election can still be held early if the government loses a vote of confidence or a Commons vote calls for an election, subject to a certain majority. Gordon Brown was too frightened to go to the country in less than 5 years as he was a disaster and he knew he'd lose. 29% of the vote remember. You seem to ignore the fact that Labour were a disaster and you only got 29%.Indeed, and it requires a two thirds majority in the house to pass the required motion of no confidence in HM Govt. So prime ministers can no longer dissolve parliament or call elections at a time of their choosing. Which is a good thing. For the most part, this will mean that Parliament runs on fixed terms of five years, shorter parliaments will be very rare. Longer ones will, as they have been for more a century, be impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plekhanov Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 It sure is, that's why the tories, knowing they are weak and unpopular, introduced the minimum 5 year term. So what's the maximum term then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.