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Apr 9, 2016 · Under the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act 2011, an election may be held early in only three cases: A vote of no confidence passes; in this case, a 14-day clock starts. If, by the end of the 14 days, a motion that the House of Commons has confidence in the government passes, then there's no election.
May 22, 2024 · Can the public force a general election? The public, and opposition parties, can only try and put pressure on the prime minister if they believe an election should be held sooner. If a majority of MPs want an earlier election, they could hold a vote of no confidence in the government.
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Jul 4, 2024 · No incumbent prime minister has ever lost his or her seat at a general election. Rishi Sunak stood for re-election in the Richmond and Northallerton constituency. At the 2019 election, his majority (in the Richmond constituency, which had slightly different boundaries) was 27,210.
At a general election, all constituencies become vacant and a Member of Parliament is elected for each from a list of candidates standing for election. General elections happen every five years. If an MP dies or retires, a by-election is held in that constituency to find a new MP for that area.
Jul 5, 2024 · Labour has won the 2024 general election. So what happens next? Here’s your quick guide to the comings and goings in the transition of power from Conservative to Labour.
Mar 12, 2024 · Many MPs who leave their party either stand down at the next election or find they are unsuccessful in retaining their seat. Others are more successful in extending their parliamentary career. Alan Howarth left the Conservatives to join Labour in 1995, and was re-elected as a Labour MP in 1997.
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Apr 18, 2017 · A general election is how the British public decide who they want to represent them in Parliament and, ultimately, run the country. Everyone who is eligible - and registered (see below) -...
