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Fixed-term Parliaments Bill

My right hon. Friend is making a powerful case for shorter periods between general elections, but when it comes to a coalition, is there not an even stronger democratic argument for shorter periods? By necessity, the policies of a coalition will have been opaque to the electorate at the last general election. Therefore, a coalition Government should go back to the people more often.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
518 c821 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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