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Re:Could the Scottish Parliament Stop the UK from Leaving th... by alexbilbie on Monday June 27, 2016 @05:56AM (#11985117)
The PM can't call for a general election anymore due to the Fixed Term Parliament Act 2011. Only a vote of no confidence in the Government by MPs or a unilateral decision by two thirds of MPs can break the five year parliament and result in a general election.
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Re:Could the Scottish Parliament Stop the UK from Leaving th... by pluteoid on Monday June 27, 2016 @01:45PM (#11987891)
And that's exactly what we'll probably see here – 2/3 majority call for a general election. Just read the current headlines.
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