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[–] LiveLoveLaff 15 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

So WHY does he still get paid our tax dollars to do nothing

[–] [email protected] 4 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

That's a great question and the answer is: he shouldn't be drawing on tax funds. He cannot hold the position of leader of the opposition unless he has a seat, and I can't find any provision for unelected party members in here.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

An MP in a conservative stronghold has to resign and then he can run there in a byelection to get back into the House of Commons. The timing of the byelection is determined by Prime Minister Carney though, so he could very well be put until 2026.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

Yes, quite right - but until such time as this takes place, Polivere shouldn't be paid with taxpayer funds. Maybe there's a provision in some rule that allows party funds to be used? {/Speculation}

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 hours ago

That would be so funny, and imagine if he lost it again?