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[-] deltapi@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

That's a great question and the answer is: he shouldn't be drawing on tax funds. He cannot hold the position of leader of the opposition unless he has a seat, and I can't find any provision for unelected party members in here.

[-] shawn1122@lemm.ee 5 points 2 days ago

An MP in a conservative stronghold has to resign and then he can run there in a byelection to get back into the House of Commons. The timing of the byelection is determined by Prime Minister Carney though, so he could very well be put until 2026.

[-] deltapi@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Yes, quite right - but until such time as this takes place, Polivere shouldn't be paid with taxpayer funds. Maybe there's a provision in some rule that allows party funds to be used? {/Speculation}

[-] cheese_greater@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

That would be so funny, and imagine if he lost it again?

[-] shawn1122@lemm.ee 4 points 1 day ago

That would be hilarious but they're going to make sure it's a conservative stronghold. Sucks for whichever MP gets booted on his behalf but that's what you get for having a leader like PP.