The proposal to introduce fixed-term parliaments was made prior to the 2010 general election. It indicated a shift in opinion in favour of constitutional and political reform at Westminster following the expenses scandal. It would, however, be wrong to see the proposal as a ‘knee jerk’ reaction to the crisis that engulfed Parliament in the year leading up to the election.
The idea of fixed-term parliaments is one of a number of proposals made by the three major parties, including electoral reform and procedural changes to the Commons and Lords. The expectation is that constitutional change will lead to increased transparency and accountability of politicians and ultimately greater public confidence in our political system.
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