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Originally Posted by andygrif
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.
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That actually sounds like a good idea.
How would you handle reshuffles though?
Would a MP be promoted to cabinet and then a new MP be elected, or would they be selected to replace the minister?
What about those who are moved out of the cabinet, how would you make space for them to return to their constituency as an MP?