The concept of collective ministerial responsibility. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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CMR definition
CMR definition
Ministers collectively responsible & must publicly support all govt decisions
CMR public support requirement
CMR public support requirement
Ministers must publicly support all Cabinet decisions
What ministers do if can't support CMR
What ministers do if can't support CMR
Resign from their position
CMR unity in public principle
CMR unity in public principle
Present united front, keep disagreements within Cabinet
CMR confidentiality rule
CMR confidentiality rule
Cabinet discussions remain confidential
CMR significance: accountability
CMR significance: accountability
Govt operates as cohesive entity, easier to hold accountable
CMR significance: public confidence
CMR significance: public confidence
Promotes stable & united govt, maintains public confidence
Cameron's CMR exception (2016)
Cameron's CMR exception (2016)
Allowed ministers to campaign on either side of Brexit ref
Davis & Johnson resignations (2018)
Davis & Johnson resignations (2018)
Resigned over Brexit withdrawal agreement under May
Sajid Javid resignation (Feb 2020)
Sajid Javid resignation (Feb 2020)
Resigned as Chancellor over differences with D. Cummings
When CMR can be suspended
When CMR can be suspended
During referendums (e.g. 1975 & 2016 EU refs)
Coalition govt CMR flexibility (2010-15)
Coalition govt CMR flexibility (2010-15)
Con-Lib Dem coalition allowed flexibility for compromise
CMR strength: stability
CMR strength: stability
Maintains govt stability & predictability in governance
CMR weakness: dissent
CMR weakness: dissent
May discourage ministers from voicing concerns or new ideas