Monday, May 11, 2026

History of bootin' 'em out

The Guardian publishes a story about a process that is fairly routine in parliamentary governments all over the world:  an unpopular party leader flounders, and members of his cabinet and caucus begin discussing whether or not to remove him. 

It's Britain this time, where Keir Starmer's incompetence is driving Reform toward power, and driving his caucus crazy.  So in the next few days they may launch the process of removing him and choosing his successor.

Why can't we have this in Canada? What is a parliament for, if parliamentarians cannot or will not review and amend the plans of their leaders, and if necessary change them? 

 

 
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