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confidence motion

noun

Definitions

  1. Synonym of vote of no confidence.

    • If Mr Johnson lost a confidence motion, he could abandon no-deal to try to regain MPs’ confidence. Failing that, unless an alternative government is formed, a general election would follow.

  2. A regular motion that serves as an informal indicator of confidence in the current leader…

    A regular motion that serves as an informal indicator of confidence in the current leader or government.

    • Deputy Chief Whip Craig Whittaker told them it will be a “100% hard” three-line whip, saying: “This is not a motion on fracking. This is a confidence motion in the Government.”

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