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Originally Posted by lostalex
really the house of commons isn't even democratic, because they are voted for by party, not as individuals. and of course the prime minister. gordon brown was never elected by the british people but he was a prime minister!
it's not just the house of lords that shows how little democracy there is in the UK. (i don't even have to mention the monarchy)
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No PM is ever elected, he/she is just the leader of whichever party has the majority, if that leader switches during a period in government then that is accepted.