I hope the Conservatives reform this ridiculous political system when they are elected, but whatever system we have, here is a good idea: 6.0 years max if vote turnout 100% 5.5 years max if vote turnout > 90% 5.0 years max if vote turnout > 80% 4.5 years max if vote turnout > 70% 4.0 years max if vote turnout > 60% 3.5 years max if vote turnout > 50% 3.0 years max if vote turnout > 40% 2.5 years max if vote turnout > 30% 2.0 years max if vote turnout > 20% 1.5 years max if vote turnout > 10% 1.0 year max if vote turnout < 10% You can play with the figures, but keep the general idea. Less voter turnout equals less time to the next election. That way, it will be in the interests of all politicians to please to the general public and encourage them to vote. If the Conservative party adopted that idea, I think they would get lots more votes at the next election. And it doesn't cost a penny to implement!

He trashed his own brand, i.e. himself, the Brown brand. He did a political Ratner. I think Brown Saturday is the best, because it reflects both the name, and the hypothetical colour of his trousers that one imagines as a consequence of his actions. A Brown day could then be used for future "political Ratners", and the originator would always be remembered by his name. A fitting tribute, one that deserves a place in the Oxford Dictionary.