By what mechanism was the 2017 UK General Election called?Do snap/early elections usually benefit those triggering them?What if a party loses its majority in the Commons, midway through a term?Why did Labour support the snap election?Is there a minimum time frame that a Prime Minister may set an early election for?Why are elections in the UK traditionally held on Thursdays?How do they decide who the leader of the opposition is?Is the Fixed-term Parliaments Act binding upon the UK parliament?If, on 12 December, the House of Commons passes, by a simple majority, a vote of “no confidence” in Theresa May's government, what happens next?Would a Government who lose the confidence of the House really delay an election until after the event over which that confidence was lost transpires?Were three-line whips more (or less) common before the Fixed-term Parliaments Act?Do any countries use a codified version of the “matter of confidence” of (former) UK tradition?
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By what mechanism was the 2017 UK General Election called?
Do snap/early elections usually benefit those triggering them?What if a party loses its majority in the Commons, midway through a term?Why did Labour support the snap election?Is there a minimum time frame that a Prime Minister may set an early election for?Why are elections in the UK traditionally held on Thursdays?How do they decide who the leader of the opposition is?Is the Fixed-term Parliaments Act binding upon the UK parliament?If, on 12 December, the House of Commons passes, by a simple majority, a vote of “no confidence” in Theresa May's government, what happens next?Would a Government who lose the confidence of the House really delay an election until after the event over which that confidence was lost transpires?Were three-line whips more (or less) common before the Fixed-term Parliaments Act?Do any countries use a codified version of the “matter of confidence” of (former) UK tradition?
Did the 2017 General Election occur via the invocation of the following clause in the Fixed Term Parliaments Act?
If the House of Commons, with the support of two-thirds of its total
membership (including vacant seats), resolves "That there shall be an
early parliamentary general election".
united-kingdom election
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Did the 2017 General Election occur via the invocation of the following clause in the Fixed Term Parliaments Act?
If the House of Commons, with the support of two-thirds of its total
membership (including vacant seats), resolves "That there shall be an
early parliamentary general election".
united-kingdom election
edited Apr 21 at 22:00
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I can't see why someone would downvote this question. "Too trivial" or what?
– Fizz
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Did the 2017 General Election occur via the invocation of the following clause in the Fixed Term Parliaments Act?
If the House of Commons, with the support of two-thirds of its total
membership (including vacant seats), resolves "That there shall be an
early parliamentary general election".
united-kingdom election
edited Apr 21 at 22:00
David Richerby
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asked Apr 21 at 12:40
BenBen
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Did the 2017 General Election occur via the invocation of the following clause in the Fixed Term Parliaments Act?
If the House of Commons, with the support of two-thirds of its total
membership (including vacant seats), resolves "That there shall be an
early parliamentary general election".
united-kingdom election
united-kingdom election
edited Apr 21 at 22:00
David Richerby
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asked Apr 21 at 12:40
BenBen
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edited Apr 21 at 22:00
David Richerby
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BenBen
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David Richerby
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David Richerby
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David Richerby
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I can't see why someone would downvote this question. "Too trivial" or what?
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I can't see why someone would downvote this question. "Too trivial" or what?
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I can't see why someone would downvote this question. "Too trivial" or what?
– Fizz
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I can't see why someone would downvote this question. "Too trivial" or what?
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Yes, the House of Commons voted by 522 to 13 to have an early election.
Prime Minister Theresa May announced that she wanted to strengthen her hand in the negotiations by achieving an increased majority. The Labour Party was happy to have an election, as were most of the other parties. Although it looked at first as if the Conservatives would increase their majority, which had been 17, they slipped back in the opinion polls and ended up without a majority.
answered Apr 21 at 15:13
John DallmanJohn Dallman
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It's not too obvious why the opposition should have been happy with it. In general, snap elections called by the government work in the latter's favor. But I guess the more detailed reasoning of the opposition in this case should be a different question.
– Fizz
Apr 21 at 20:08
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Probably safer to say that the opposition claimed to be happy with it. Whether or not they really expected it to play in their favour, any admission you don't think you can convince voters to prefer you to the competition will itself harm your electoral appeal. They had to look ready for the fight.
– Will
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And yes, the motion was voted on in accordance with the FTPA; the Parliament has a detailed page on this question:
In order for the election to take place at least two-thirds of MPs had to agree to a motion in the House of Commons.
MPs approved the motion for an early general election by 522 to 13. The support of two-thirds of all MPs required for this motion to pass was reached.
MPs voted on the motion:
"That there shall be an early parliamentary general election."
Why do MPs need to vote on whether there will be a general election?
Under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, general elections are scheduled to take place every five years and the next general election was scheduled to take place on 7 May 2020. However, the Fixed-term Parliaments Act allows for an earlier election to take place:
if a motion for an early general election is agreed either by at least two-thirds of the whole House or without division
or,
if a motion of no confidence is passed and no alternative government is confirmed by the Commons within 14 days.
At least two-thirds of the total number of MPs, 434 MPs, must vote for the motion to trigger an early general election. The motion could be passed without a division if there are no objections in the Chamber.
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Yes, the House of Commons voted by 522 to 13 to have an early election.
Prime Minister Theresa May announced that she wanted to strengthen her hand in the negotiations by achieving an increased majority. The Labour Party was happy to have an election, as were most of the other parties. Although it looked at first as if the Conservatives would increase their majority, which had been 17, they slipped back in the opinion polls and ended up without a majority.
answered Apr 21 at 15:13
John DallmanJohn Dallman
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It's not too obvious why the opposition should have been happy with it. In general, snap elections called by the government work in the latter's favor. But I guess the more detailed reasoning of the opposition in this case should be a different question.
– Fizz
Apr 21 at 20:08
2
Probably safer to say that the opposition claimed to be happy with it. Whether or not they really expected it to play in their favour, any admission you don't think you can convince voters to prefer you to the competition will itself harm your electoral appeal. They had to look ready for the fight.
– Will
Apr 22 at 9:10
add a comment |
Yes, the House of Commons voted by 522 to 13 to have an early election.
Prime Minister Theresa May announced that she wanted to strengthen her hand in the negotiations by achieving an increased majority. The Labour Party was happy to have an election, as were most of the other parties. Although it looked at first as if the Conservatives would increase their majority, which had been 17, they slipped back in the opinion polls and ended up without a majority.
answered Apr 21 at 15:13
John DallmanJohn Dallman
2,3962723
2
It's not too obvious why the opposition should have been happy with it. In general, snap elections called by the government work in the latter's favor. But I guess the more detailed reasoning of the opposition in this case should be a different question.
– Fizz
Apr 21 at 20:08
2
Probably safer to say that the opposition claimed to be happy with it. Whether or not they really expected it to play in their favour, any admission you don't think you can convince voters to prefer you to the competition will itself harm your electoral appeal. They had to look ready for the fight.
– Will
Apr 22 at 9:10
add a comment |
Yes, the House of Commons voted by 522 to 13 to have an early election.
Prime Minister Theresa May announced that she wanted to strengthen her hand in the negotiations by achieving an increased majority. The Labour Party was happy to have an election, as were most of the other parties. Although it looked at first as if the Conservatives would increase their majority, which had been 17, they slipped back in the opinion polls and ended up without a majority.
answered Apr 21 at 15:13
John DallmanJohn Dallman
2,3962723
Yes, the House of Commons voted by 522 to 13 to have an early election.
Prime Minister Theresa May announced that she wanted to strengthen her hand in the negotiations by achieving an increased majority. The Labour Party was happy to have an election, as were most of the other parties. Although it looked at first as if the Conservatives would increase their majority, which had been 17, they slipped back in the opinion polls and ended up without a majority.
answered Apr 21 at 15:13
John DallmanJohn Dallman
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edited Apr 21 at 16:36
answered Apr 21 at 15:13
John DallmanJohn Dallman
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answered Apr 21 at 15:13
John DallmanJohn Dallman
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answered Apr 21 at 15:13
John DallmanJohn Dallman
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It's not too obvious why the opposition should have been happy with it. In general, snap elections called by the government work in the latter's favor. But I guess the more detailed reasoning of the opposition in this case should be a different question.
– Fizz
Apr 21 at 20:08
2
Probably safer to say that the opposition claimed to be happy with it. Whether or not they really expected it to play in their favour, any admission you don't think you can convince voters to prefer you to the competition will itself harm your electoral appeal. They had to look ready for the fight.
– Will
Apr 22 at 9:10
add a comment |
2
It's not too obvious why the opposition should have been happy with it. In general, snap elections called by the government work in the latter's favor. But I guess the more detailed reasoning of the opposition in this case should be a different question.
– Fizz
Apr 21 at 20:08
2
Probably safer to say that the opposition claimed to be happy with it. Whether or not they really expected it to play in their favour, any admission you don't think you can convince voters to prefer you to the competition will itself harm your electoral appeal. They had to look ready for the fight.
– Will
Apr 22 at 9:10
2
2
It's not too obvious why the opposition should have been happy with it. In general, snap elections called by the government work in the latter's favor. But I guess the more detailed reasoning of the opposition in this case should be a different question.
– Fizz
Apr 21 at 20:08
It's not too obvious why the opposition should have been happy with it. In general, snap elections called by the government work in the latter's favor. But I guess the more detailed reasoning of the opposition in this case should be a different question.
– Fizz
Apr 21 at 20:08
2
2
Probably safer to say that the opposition claimed to be happy with it. Whether or not they really expected it to play in their favour, any admission you don't think you can convince voters to prefer you to the competition will itself harm your electoral appeal. They had to look ready for the fight.
– Will
Apr 22 at 9:10
Probably safer to say that the opposition claimed to be happy with it. Whether or not they really expected it to play in their favour, any admission you don't think you can convince voters to prefer you to the competition will itself harm your electoral appeal. They had to look ready for the fight.
– Will
Apr 22 at 9:10
add a comment |
And yes, the motion was voted on in accordance with the FTPA; the Parliament has a detailed page on this question:
In order for the election to take place at least two-thirds of MPs had to agree to a motion in the House of Commons.
MPs approved the motion for an early general election by 522 to 13. The support of two-thirds of all MPs required for this motion to pass was reached.
MPs voted on the motion:
"That there shall be an early parliamentary general election."
Why do MPs need to vote on whether there will be a general election?
Under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, general elections are scheduled to take place every five years and the next general election was scheduled to take place on 7 May 2020. However, the Fixed-term Parliaments Act allows for an earlier election to take place:
if a motion for an early general election is agreed either by at least two-thirds of the whole House or without division
or,
if a motion of no confidence is passed and no alternative government is confirmed by the Commons within 14 days.
At least two-thirds of the total number of MPs, 434 MPs, must vote for the motion to trigger an early general election. The motion could be passed without a division if there are no objections in the Chamber.
answered Apr 21 at 20:26
FizzFizz
17.6k244109
add a comment |
And yes, the motion was voted on in accordance with the FTPA; the Parliament has a detailed page on this question:
In order for the election to take place at least two-thirds of MPs had to agree to a motion in the House of Commons.
MPs approved the motion for an early general election by 522 to 13. The support of two-thirds of all MPs required for this motion to pass was reached.
MPs voted on the motion:
"That there shall be an early parliamentary general election."
Why do MPs need to vote on whether there will be a general election?
Under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, general elections are scheduled to take place every five years and the next general election was scheduled to take place on 7 May 2020. However, the Fixed-term Parliaments Act allows for an earlier election to take place:
if a motion for an early general election is agreed either by at least two-thirds of the whole House or without division
or,
if a motion of no confidence is passed and no alternative government is confirmed by the Commons within 14 days.
At least two-thirds of the total number of MPs, 434 MPs, must vote for the motion to trigger an early general election. The motion could be passed without a division if there are no objections in the Chamber.
answered Apr 21 at 20:26
FizzFizz
17.6k244109
add a comment |
And yes, the motion was voted on in accordance with the FTPA; the Parliament has a detailed page on this question:
In order for the election to take place at least two-thirds of MPs had to agree to a motion in the House of Commons.
MPs approved the motion for an early general election by 522 to 13. The support of two-thirds of all MPs required for this motion to pass was reached.
MPs voted on the motion:
"That there shall be an early parliamentary general election."
Why do MPs need to vote on whether there will be a general election?
Under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, general elections are scheduled to take place every five years and the next general election was scheduled to take place on 7 May 2020. However, the Fixed-term Parliaments Act allows for an earlier election to take place:
if a motion for an early general election is agreed either by at least two-thirds of the whole House or without division
or,
if a motion of no confidence is passed and no alternative government is confirmed by the Commons within 14 days.
At least two-thirds of the total number of MPs, 434 MPs, must vote for the motion to trigger an early general election. The motion could be passed without a division if there are no objections in the Chamber.
answered Apr 21 at 20:26
FizzFizz
17.6k244109
And yes, the motion was voted on in accordance with the FTPA; the Parliament has a detailed page on this question:
In order for the election to take place at least two-thirds of MPs had to agree to a motion in the House of Commons.
MPs approved the motion for an early general election by 522 to 13. The support of two-thirds of all MPs required for this motion to pass was reached.
MPs voted on the motion:
"That there shall be an early parliamentary general election."
Why do MPs need to vote on whether there will be a general election?
Under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, general elections are scheduled to take place every five years and the next general election was scheduled to take place on 7 May 2020. However, the Fixed-term Parliaments Act allows for an earlier election to take place:
if a motion for an early general election is agreed either by at least two-thirds of the whole House or without division
or,
if a motion of no confidence is passed and no alternative government is confirmed by the Commons within 14 days.
At least two-thirds of the total number of MPs, 434 MPs, must vote for the motion to trigger an early general election. The motion could be passed without a division if there are no objections in the Chamber.
answered Apr 21 at 20:26
FizzFizz
17.6k244109
answered Apr 21 at 20:26
FizzFizz
17.6k244109
answered Apr 21 at 20:26
FizzFizz
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answered Apr 21 at 20:26
FizzFizz
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I can't see why someone would downvote this question. "Too trivial" or what?
– Fizz
Apr 21 at 20:03