Overview

This bill proposes to limit the time a person can serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to a maximum of two terms of Parliament. This means that after two consecutive terms, a Prime Minister would be required to resign.

Description

The Prime Minister (Limitation of Period of Office) Bill sets a limit on the length of time an individual can serve as Prime Minister. The key provisions are:

• Term Limit: A Prime Minister who has served for two consecutive terms of Parliament must resign the following day after a general election.
• Definition of Term: A term begins with the appointment of the Prime Minister and continues uninterrupted until a general election.
• Application: The bill applies to current and future Prime Ministers. The Prime Minister in office when the bill passes is also subject to the limit.
• Ineligibility: Once a person has served for two terms, they are ineligible to ever again become Prime Minister.

Government Spending

The bill is unlikely to have a significant direct impact on government spending. The costs would primarily relate to the administrative processes involved in the resignation and appointment of a new Prime Minister.

Groups Affected

• Prime Ministers: This bill directly affects current and future Prime Ministers by limiting their tenure.
• Political Parties: Parties will need to adapt to the possibility of more frequent leadership changes.
• The Public: The public may experience a shift in political stability and leadership transitions.

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