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Originally Posted by Damien
Would the 2/3rds majority required to call an early election not count? Assuming that in such a scenario they don't go for the no confidence option.
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Well you learn something every day.
Yes, a 2/3 majority is needed to dissolve parliament and call an election.
Sturgeon won't get that. She doesn't have the numbers and the other parties have no reason to cooperate.
Route 2 is a vote of no confidence. Obviously that won't happen either.
Route 3 is intriguing: if Sturgeon resigns as FM and no replacement is appointed within 28 days, then there must be a general election. Would she do that? It would be highly risky.