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Ken Clarke: The Big Beast of British Politics

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The First-Past-the-Post System and Political Discipline

This chapter explores the implications of the first-past-the-post electoral system on coalition-building and governance in the UK. It also delves into the remuneration of Members of Parliament, emphasizing the balance between public perception of MP salaries and the need to attract talented individuals to public service.

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