aimed to reduce power of the PM and they can no longer call for a snap election on there on to benefit themselves such as thatcher did from her popularity after the Falkland's war
governments can no longer tie a vote on an ordinary piece of legislation to a vote of no confidence in order to quell backbench dissent in their own party this meant that MPS are more inclined to vote with their conscience on important issues
the act ensures greater political stability which is important during the coalition years