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Old 03-10-2022, 15:14   #665
jfman
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Re: New Prime Minister: Liz Truss

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Originally Posted by Damien View Post
No, we shouldn't have an election for a new Prime Minister.

It isn't just that it isn't how our system works it's also that we've had plenty of examples that it isn't how our system works that no one can pretend they're not aware of it. We elect only Parliaments and not Presidents.
We elect parties on manifestos. Love or loathe Johnson, he delivered the current majority on the back of that manifesto.

If a successor PM seeks to, in absolute terms, deviate significantly from that. Puts on hold legislation already in train by his or her predecessor, then absolutely they should have the spine to put their vision to the electorate.

For anyone worried I’ve checked in on Comical Ali. “Last Activity: Today 12:49”. Presumably waiting for a line from CCHQ.

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