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.

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]

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.

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?

Jan 16, 2019 · 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...

1 day 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 ...

1 day ago · Reuters. 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 French ...

Jan 16, 2019 · 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...

A motion of no confidence is a motion moved in the House of Commons expressing lack of confidence in the government or a specific minister. Having the confidence of the House of Commons has been seen as central to a government's authority to govern in the UK.

1 day ago · A screen shows the result of the vote on the motion of no-confidence against the French government on the 2025 budget bill (PLF), tabled by members of parliament of La France Insoumise (France ...