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Here is a look at what the Lib Dems are proposing, what a no confidence vote entails and it works.
– What is a motion of no confidence?
A confidence motion is a way of testing whether the Prime Minister and their Cabinet still has the support of the House of Commons.
It has the power to trigger a general election and could see a new prime minister appointed.
Under rules in place since 2011, if the Government loses, it has 14 days to try to win back the confidence of MPs through another vote.
At the same time, opposition parties can try to form their own alternative government.
After a fortnight, if no resolution is found, an election is automatically called.
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