Scene on Downing Street as the Prime Minister is set to face a vote of confidence

Scene on Downing Street as the Prime Minister is set to face a vote of confidence

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The Prime Minister is facing a vote of no confidence due to growing discontent among Conservative MPs, stemming from the party gate scandal. The process requires 15% of MPs to write formal letters to trigger the vote. The Prime Minister needs the support of at least half of the MPs to survive the vote, which is conducted via a secret ballot. Discontent is widespread, with MPs from various regions and backgrounds expressing dissatisfaction, primarily due to concerns about the Prime Minister's integrity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Conservative MPs is required to trigger a vote of no confidence?

25%

20%

15%

10%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Conservative MPs' support does the Prime Minister need to win the vote of confidence?

170

160

150

180

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the nature of the ballot for the vote of no confidence?

Electronic ballot

Public ballot

Secret ballot

Open ballot

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which groups within the Conservative Party are expressing discontent?

Only Brexiteers

Only Remainers

Both Brexiteers and Remainers

Neither Brexiteers nor Remainers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What scandal is primarily causing discontent within the Conservative Party?

Brexit negotiations

Economic policies

Partygate

Foreign relations