(01-17-2019, 08:16 AM)robvalue Wrote:(01-17-2019, 06:25 AM)robvalue Wrote: I’m struggling to understand how the confidence vote could ever not pass, since it would require the party/parties in power to vote against themselves.
Can anyone explain this to me? Have I missed something?
Since the party in power (or the alliance in this case) automatically has the most votes to cast, because they won the most seats to get in power in the first place, wouldn’t a loss require people to vote against their own party?
In what situation would that ever happen? If you believe your own party shouldn’t be in power, wouldn’t you just leave that party altogether?
You don't think the rank-and-file should be able to censure unresponsive leadership? Not saying that's the case here (I don't follow Brit politics that closely), but if you've been a loyal and working party member, why should an incompetent leader force you out? No-confidence seems to be a good way to rid yourself of a stupid leader, if your case is strong.
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