Explained in plain English
What is a general election?
A general election is when everyone in the UK gets to vote for who they want to represent them in Parliament. The party that wins the most seats usually forms the government, and their leader becomes Prime Minister. This is how Andy Burnham would need to become Prime Minister to appoint David Miliband.
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