Comment Re:That was quick ... (Score 1) 103
In a now far-past age, we had a fix for this. Politicians of the "family compact" era fought hard against "responsible government", which made ministers responsible for their departments, and honour-bound to resign from cabinet when they failed in their undertakings.
It was imposed anyway as part of Lord Durhams' reforms, much to their displeasure.
Over time, governments have become more resistant to losing votes and ministers have become very resistant to stepping down for anything other than cheesing off the PM. Just flat lying to the electorate has become popular, here, in the UK and the US.