[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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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?

1. variable, but they were very accurate at the last election in 2010

2. Yes, they need enough seats so that they will win most of the votes in parliament as they pass legislation

3. Yes, they would try and get agreement for other parties to vote with them

[In the Drunk Tank]

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?

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

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[Iceman]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

1. variable, but they were very accurate at the last election in 2010

2. Yes, they need enough seats so that they will win most of the votes in parliament as they pass legislation

3. Yes, they would try and get agreement for other parties to vote with them

Originally Posted by MTVN

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

Thank you two for explaining to me.

So if labour got less by say 5 they could still go to power by getting the amount they need? Or am I way way off???

[In the Drunk Tank]

Originally Posted by Iceman

Thank you two for explaining to me.

So if labour got less by say 5 they could still go to power by getting the amount they need? Or am I way way off???

Yep that was the talk earlier this week that even if Labour had less seats they might be able to govern because they could rely on more support from the House as a whole, mainly because they would have SNP backing on most issues

It's looking like the Tories could have a big enough lead that they will be comfortably in the driving seat though

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by MTVN

Yep that was the talk earlier this week that even if Labour had less seats they might be able to govern because they could rely on more support from the House as a whole, mainly because they would have SNP backing on most issues

It's looking like the Tories could have a big enough lead that they will be comfortably in the driving seat though

Okay thanks. Like I said I wasn't too sure as it's not my home country. From an outsiders point of view Ed would have had my vote. Hopefully you guys will take an interest in our referendum in a few weeks. /offtopic

[In the Drunk Tank]

Originally Posted by Iceman

Okay thanks. Like I said I wasn't too sure as it's not my home country. From an outsiders point of view Ed would have had my vote. Hopefully you guys will take an interest in our referendum in a few weeks. /offtopic

That the gay marriage one? Yeah it sounds like its all on track to pass easily which is great news, hope it proves that way

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by MTVN

That the gay marriage one? Yeah it sounds like its all on track to pass easily which is great news, hope it proves that way

Yeah that's the one. I won't get complacent about though. If we do we will be the first country to pass it by overall majority from a vote, which would be nice.

[Ross.]

The Lib Dems are crashing down tonight.