An election that had been fought by the Conservatives on the issue of," Who runs the country --; government or trade unions?", was won by a party that was seen by many as in the pay of the unions and there was the spectre of socialism via the ballot box. (BNCI)
The essential point, if there is to be proper democratic accountability, is that there must be a clearly defined authority whose judgement and power cannot ultimately be contradicted other than by the citizens themselves through the ballot box. (BNCI)
Not only have the people never voted for the Prime Minister at the ballot box: they have consistently and persistently voted against him at the ballot box. (BNCI)