When I first came into parliament, there was, on average, a by-election every three months - due not to MPs bailing out, but because of the death rate.
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This quote by David Blunkett offers a poignant reflection on the realities within parliamentary systems that are seldom discussed openly: the mortality of its members. The mention of frequent by-elections occurring every three months not because of resignation or retirement, but due to the death rate, reveals a somber truth about the personal toll of public service or simply the vulnerability of individuals regardless of their political roles. It challenges the...
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