A motion or vote of no confidence (or the inverse, a motion and corresponding vote of confidence) is a motion and corresponding vote thereon in a deliberative assembly (usually a legislative body) as to whether an officer (typically an executive) is deemed fit to continue to occupy their office.

Jun 14, 2022 · Regardless of the surrounding circumstances or long-term plan, there are four key facts you should know before you decide to pursue a vote of no confidence. Fact 1: Under Robert’s Rules, a vote of no confidence is not a vote to remove a person from a position.

Jul 12, 2022 · On 28 March 1979, the Labour Government was defeated on a motion of no confidence by 311 votes to 310. Following the result, Prime Minister Jim Callaghan, announced he would request a dissolution of Parliament and a general election. Prior to that, two changes of Government followed defeats on votes of no confidence in 1924.

Under the Act, if the House of Commons passed a motion of no confidence in the government in express terms, the House must then adopt a vote of confidence in that same or an alternative government within 14 days, or a general election would be held. [4]

Feb 8, 2012 · The Conversation spoke to constitutional law expert Anne Twomey about the mechanics of a no confidence motion and the constitutional implications of such a vote passing in the lower house....

A motion of no confidence (alternatively vote of no confidence, no-confidence motion, or (unsuccessful) confidence motion) is a statement or vote that a person or persons in a position of responsibility (government, managerial, etc.) is no longer deemed fit to hold that position: perhaps because they are inadequate in some respect, are failing ...

Dec 18, 2018 · On 28 March 1979, the Labour Government was defeated on a motion of no confidence by 311 votes to 310. Following the announcement of the result, the Prime Minister, Jim Callaghan, announced that he would request a dissolution of Parliament and a general election. What happens in the 14-day period?

Dec 7, 2023 · It's a vote in which MPs from all parties decide whether they want the government to continue. It can trigger a general election and see a new prime minister appointed. While any MP can propose a...

5 days ago · Item 1 of 5 French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou delivers a speech as Yael Braun-Pivet, President of the National Assembly, listens to during a debate on a motion of no-confidence against the ...

Sep 6, 2023 · Motion of No Confidence – A motion put forward, normally by an Opposition MP, that tests whether the House of Commons still supports the Government and Prime Minister. Vote on No Confidence – A vote on whether the PM and Government have the confidence of the House of Commons.