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**Chris** · 11-05-2010, 11:16

There's no rule that says you have to be in the commons. However, the last peer of the realm to be PM vacated the office in 1902, so I'd say there is by now an established convention that you do need to be in the Commons rather than the Lords.

Had Mandy had long-term designs on high office in the party, he would have had himself parachuted into a safe seat last week. I reckon you can rest easily in your bed.

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Chris Trollsplatter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North of Watford Services: Humane elimination of all common Internet pests Posts: 38,250	Re: 2010 General Election: The Cable Forum Exit Poll There's no rule that says you have to be in the commons. However, the last peer of the realm to be PM vacated the office in 1902, so I'd say there is by now an established convention that you do need to be in the Commons rather than the Lords. Had Mandy had long-term designs on high office in the party, he would have had himself parachuted into a safe seat last week. I reckon you can rest easily in your bed.