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For example, "why doesn't she be honest with the British people" specifically means "get up Theresa, and actually tell the truth now in response to my point."
It may mean that, but as I said above (not having seen your post while typing), the same notion can be expressed with the same force in a non-clunky construction. mashton's variant is the best.
Oliver Schick
^^This, there clearly is a difference between the two phrases. However I do think parliamentary language plays a part - a lot of the choice of phrasing in Parliament is unique because the speakers are challenging the person they're addressing to take the 'specific future action' right away.
For example, "why doesn't she be honest with the British people" specifically means "get up Theresa, and actually tell the truth now in response to my point."
Actually, doesn't that mean it is an imperative?