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muriel_volestrangler

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8. It has the specific 'if a member of the junior coalition party, they are passed over' rule

Reply to LeftishBrit (Reply #6)

Sat Nov 30, 2013, 09:08 PM

Nov 2013

so it would work to keep Clegg, or any Lib Dem in this government, out of it. I think part of it is to say they don't trust the Lib Dems at all - even in an emergency. As you say - to get attention (from hard line Tory supporters, I think).

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Interesting Bill presented in parliament: Who takes over from the PM? [View all] Jeneral2885 Nov 2013 OP

I love these debates - enlightenment Nov 2013 #1

usual parliamentary swipe Jeneral2885 Nov 2013 #2

In all seriousness enlightenment Nov 2013 #3

I think Bone is trying to drum up a bit of fear muriel_volestrangler Nov 2013 #4

Absolutely agree, muriel. enlightenment Nov 2013 #5

I agree LeftishBrit Nov 2013 #7

Sounds like an inappropriate attempt to imitate the American system LeftishBrit Nov 2013 #6

It has the specific 'if a member of the junior coalition party, they are passed over' rule muriel_volestrangler Nov 2013 #8

OK. Very elaborate, very confusing, and very silly. LeftishBrit Nov 2013 #9

I thought Hague was the de facto heir apparent Jeneral2885 Dec 2013 #10