These are counterbalanced by the requirement to win re-election within the next 5 years. MPs *must* focus on things that will retain or gain votes. This promotes voters over constituents, local desires over national needs, and short term wins at the cost of long term losses.
#UKPolitics #HouseOfLords
Peter Brett
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