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Originally Posted by Xaccers
I would love to see TB's face if he lost his seat, then lost again in a "safe" labour constituency by election!
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It would be funny, but it's hugely unlikely.
It does raise the issue about this silly system we have in place. The whole purpose of an MP is to represent the people of his/her constituency.
There is no way that the Cabinet (including the PM) can do their jobs properly as MPs and serve in the Cabinet at the same time.
It would make far more sense to have the Cabinet elected by the party prior to a General Election and have them only look after their Cabinet roles, with MPs serving their areas.