Politics•1 day ago

Should MPs and MLAs face term limits?

Some politicians hold the same seat for decades. Term limits would make them step aside after a fixed number of terms.

The case for

  • It would bring in fresh leaders and ideas.

  • It would make it harder for individuals and families to entrench themselves in power.

The case against

  • Voters would lose the freedom to re-elect a representative who is doing a good job.

  • Experience would be lost, and power could shift to unelected officials.

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