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Originally Posted by Damien
By what convention can a PM be removed if they refuse to acknowledge losing the confidence of Parliament?
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Thing is though I'm not sure that's how it works:
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk...ral-elections/
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The statutory no confidence process
The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 sets a five-year term between general elections, subject to the two ‘triggers’ for an early election above. The ‘no confidence’ trigger is pulled if a motion of no confidence is passed and no alternative Government is confirmed by the Commons within 14 days by means of a positive motion of confidence.
Section 2 of the Act specifies the form of the motion:
“That this House has no confidence in Her Majesty’s Government.”
If this motion is carried, there is a 14 calendar-day period in which a Government may be confirmed in office by a resolution in the form:
“That this House has confidence in Her Majesty’s Government.”
Under Standing Orders, a debate on a motion arising from an Act is limited to 90 minutes. However, it is likely that a longer debate would be provided on a motion of no confidence.
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What happens if a Government does not gain the confidence of the House of Commons in the 14-day period?
If a new Government cannot be formed within this time period, an early general election will take place and dissolution is triggered. There is no provision for an extension of the 14-day period. Dissolution need not follow immediately on a triggering event, as section 2(7) allows for the Prime Minister to recommend a suitable polling day to the Crown. A proclamation for a new Parliament can then be issued.
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So there isn't actually a requirement for the PM to resign, as it's a no confidence vote against the whole Government.