In my lifetime since 1953 there have been 14 Prime Ministers.
8 were appointed without a general election - 2 Labour and 6 Tory.
This may seem skewed - but note that during my 69 years - 45 years were under a Tory government and 24 years.
As James notes forcing a general election would be a major impediment to a change of PM mid-term if the polls were poor - likely to be the case - why change the leader if they are riding high.
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