I think the problem is that the role of PM has simply grown to be too big. It's a difficult job to succeed in. If the Cabinet was running the country (and not all jostling to take over as PM) then I … (View Post)

The main reason that MPs replace a PM is because they want to try to save their seats at the next election. If you insist that replacing the PM is followed by an election then MPs will not replace a … (View Post)

My wife asked me if I was disappointed by the Irish cricket score. I said, "so you've seen the score then?" She said, "no, I just assumed.." Harsh, but not wrong. (View Post)

It was another example of Osborne being good at politics but bad at governance. (View Post)

One of the main advantages of a Parliamentary system over a Presidential system is that it is easier to change the leadership of the country when required in a Parliamentary system, precisely because… (View Post)