As I mentioned, I don't remember this debate going on when Gordon Brown was chosen as PM when he took over from Blair. Correct me if I am wrong. (View Post)

Indeed, and was never on a ticket given he was appointed post-Agnew. (View Post)

The system does adapt. Back in the past, if a MP was appointed to the Cabinet, they had to stand down and face re-election. However, you have to have a balance. There is an argument for what you say … (View Post)

The UK system is you vote for your MP, and their party, not for the Prime Minister. It is entirely within our democratic thinking that the MPs - whom we elected - decide on the leader of their party.… (View Post)

The actual by-election results - as opposed to the polls - do suggest the country is not yet fully convinced of Labour as a Government. Part of that has to do with Starmer himself who is still an eni… (View Post)