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Good for the Conservatives, bad for the country: Four reasons why a snap election is a bad idea

Andrew Defty

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Although there are clear benefits for the Conservative Party in holding a general election in 2017, the same does not go for the country, writes Andrew Defty. He explains why an election is unnecessary and how it may accelerate the break-up of the Union – all while deepening divisions over Brexit.

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Although there are clear benefits for the Conservative Party in holding a general election in 2017, the same does not go for the country, writes Andrew Defty. He explains why an election is unnecessary and how it may accelerate the break-up of the Union – all while deepening divisions over Brexit.

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Although there are clear benefits for the Conservative Party in holding a general election in 2017, the same does not go for the country, writes Andrew Defty. He explains why an election is unnecessary and how it may accelerate the break-up of the Union – all while deepening divisions over Brexit.

Key concepts: Brexit, General election, Political science, Political economy, Spoilt vote, Economics, Law and economics, Group voting ticket

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