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Originally Posted by Iceman
I don't really follow UK politics. But can someone answer a few questions for me?
1. Are the exit polls usually accurate?
2. Is there a certain amount a party needs?
3. Also say for example (I have no idea about this so it may sound stupid) the conservatives and labour finished equal, would they have to fight for smaller parties to create a government?
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1. Last two election they were very accurate. This one will likely be less because of the unpredictability but even if vaguely accurate it will be remarkable
2. 326 seats is needed for a majority in theory, in reality 323 will do because Sinn Fein don't take their seats in the Commons so don't vote.
3. Yep pretty much, even if the exit polls are right the Tories will need the support of other parties for a majority be that in a formal coalition or just getting their backing issue-by-issue