Constitutionally, socially, and symbolically, the monarchy is an institution that binds us together in ways no presidency could.
Repeal will to restore politics – and the electorate – to its rightful place at the core of the United Kingdom’s constitution.
Ministers are indeed attempting to restore the power to call an election to the Prime Minister, using the Royal Prerogative – and shield it from the courts.
What use a large majority if the Prime Minister cannot, or will not, prevail over an electorally insignificant lobby of progressive constitutionalists?
Johnson’s election manifesto promised to remove the Fixed-term Parliaments Act, among other pledges.
However, the Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill must be strengthened.