Overview

This bill mandates the resignation of the UK Prime Minister within 14 days of a vote of no confidence passed by the House of Commons. This strengthens parliamentary power over the executive branch.

Description

This bill, the Prime Minister (Confidence) Bill, enforces the resignation of a Prime Minister if a motion of no confidence is passed in the House of Commons. Specifically:

• Trigger for Resignation: A motion of no confidence, worded precisely as "That this House has no confidence in the Prime Minister," must be passed.
• Timescale: The Prime Minister is required to tender their resignation to Her Majesty the Queen within 14 days of the vote.
• Applicability: The Act applies to the entire United Kingdom.
• Commencement: The Act comes into force on the day it is passed.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to have a direct impact on government spending. No specific figures regarding financial implications are provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

This bill primarily affects:

• The Prime Minister: Their position becomes directly subject to the will of the House of Commons.
• The House of Commons: The House gains greater power to remove a Prime Minister.
• The Monarch: The Queen receives the Prime Minister's resignation.
• Political Parties: This change may affect the dynamics of government formation and stability.

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