Indeed, the ruling party gets to pick their own leader and therefore the PMFunny how the Tories didn't demand a snap general election when Thatcher resigned.
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Wasp Box like a nervous random stranger at a glory hole,
Mon 14 May 2007, 10:17,
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Labour did thoughThat's the job of the Opposition, not the Government.
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Afinkawan Yes I can hear you Clem Fandango,
Mon 14 May 2007, 10:18,
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A fair point!I guess the public would be a little happier if there was a leadership contest, so at least someone has elected him!
( Wasp Box like a nervous random stranger at a glory hole,
Mon 14 May 2007, 10:25,
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I'm fairly sure that at the last General Electionsomeone pointed out 'Vote Blair, Get Brown'. It can't really be a surprise to anyone.
( Afinkawan Yes I can hear you Clem Fandango,
Mon 14 May 2007, 10:39,
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