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Enid · 07-05-2010, 12:13 PM

Lib/Lab

****ers. Conservative are winning more seats.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/

Enid · 07-05-2010, 12:19 PM

NettoSuperstar! · 07-05-2010, 12:21 PM

Lib/Lab/other progressive parties joined together...Libs and Cons are quite removed idealogicaly for it to work unless the Tories are going to do some major bending over

Spike · 07-05-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NettoSuperstar!

Lib/Lab/other progressive parties joined together...Libs and Cons are quite removed idealogicaly for it to work unless the Tories are going to do some major bending over

I think Cameron would try and go the extra step to get the Lib Dem support but it will take some convincing the rest of his party, especially those to the right, to give in to the Lib Dems.
I just can't see it happening and if it does I wouldn't expect it to last more than 6months

BB_Eye · 07-05-2010, 12:51 PM

Lol, that ludicrously oversimplified view of left and right on the poster made me think how much of a stereotypical boring conservative my dad is.

Callum · 07-05-2010, 01:07 PM

Lib/con

Crimson Dynamo · 07-05-2010, 01:58 PM

I remember once there was a Dung Parliament

whooeeee

that baby stunk

Lucy. · 07-05-2010, 03:08 PM

Lib/Lab definantly but unfortunately I think Clegg is edging towards Cameron :'(

Vicky. · 08-05-2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by angus58

Lib/Lab = 315 seats (still not enough for an overall majority so what assortment of "other" parties would want to get in bed with Brown & Co?)
Lib/Con = 363 seats - overall majority

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Originally Posted by arista

Vicky not enough seats,
so No such Pact.

Right...just curious why 2 posters...at the same time decided to pick out MY vote and criticize... take your pick from below of everyone who said the same thing. Just pretty annoying.

And I don't really know how hung parliament works anyways, I voted on what would be my best scenario...

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Lib/lab

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Originally Posted by Stacey.x

Lib/Lab.
does this mean no-one has won?

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lib/lab

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Lib/Lab
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Originally Posted by NettoSuperstar!

Lib/Lab/other progressive parties joined together...

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Originally Posted by BigBrotherfan4ever

Lib/lab

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Originally Posted by Lucy.

Lib/Lab definantly but unfortunately I think Clegg is edging towards Cameron :'(

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Lib/Lab

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Originally Posted by Dezzy

Lib/Lab

Tom4784 · 08-05-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicky.

Right...just curious why 2 posters...at the same time decided to pick out MY vote and criticize... take your pick from below of everyone who said the same thing. Just pretty annoying.

And I don't really know how hung parliament works anyways, I voted on what would be my best scenario...

Don't take Arista seriously, Talking politics with him is like discussing economics with a budgie.

arista · 08-05-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dezzy

Don't take Arista seriously, Talking politics with him is like discussing economics with a budgie.

Dezzy

Vicky is a Clever Lady

She does not need you little Silly Jokes
so bugger of to another section.

Unless you are Going to Behave Yourself.

Angus · 08-05-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Vicky.

Right...just curious why 2 posters...at the same time decided to pick out MY vote and criticize... take your pick from below of everyone who said the same thing. Just pretty annoying.

And I don't really know how hung parliament works anyways, I voted on what would be my best scenario...

That was just a coincidence to be honest, not a personal attack at all. It could just as easily have been a response to any of those posts you mention. Just stating the figures really. A Con/Lib coalition could govern effectively because of sheer numbers. A Lab/Lib coalition could not, without getting other parties on board and making further concessions; it would be hard enough compromising one's policies with one other party, never mind with two or three others!

Angus · 07-05-2010, 05:44 PM

If it takes an overall majority of 326 seats to govern, then a Lab/Lib coalition won't wash, since together they will have only 315 seats. A Con/Lib coalition will give an overall majority of 363 seats which will provide an effective government.

Therefore if a Lab/Lib coalition is still only a minority government, then Cameron has more right to govern as such already. END OF.

Lucy. · 07-05-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by angus58

If it takes an overall majority of 326 seats to govern, then a Lab/Lib coalition won't wash, since together they will have only 315 seats. A Con/Lib coalition will give an overall majority of 363 seats which will provide an effective government.

Therefore if a Lab/Lib coalition is still only a minority government, then Cameron has more right to govern as such already. END OF.

Funny how I got told off for 'END OF' yesterday. That isn't true anyway, they could fill the extra seats with another minority party.

Angus · 07-05-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucy.

Funny how I got told off for 'END OF' yesterday. That isn't true anyway, they could fill the extra seats with another minority party.

Since my conclusions are axiomatic "end of" is appropriate, whereas your attempting to end an argument when you were unable to provide any evidence for your views was inappropriate.

As for filling the extra seats with another minority party, you need to be talking in plural here, since it would take at least two other parties to get up to an overall majority. How would that work in practice, four (maybe more) different parties trying to get through legislation and govern the country? Dream on.

Shasown · 07-05-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by angus58

Since my conclusions are axiomatic "end of" is appropriate, whereas your attempting to end an argument when you were unable to provide any evidence for your views was inappropriate.

As for filling the extra seats with another minority party, you need to be talking in plural here, since it would take at least two other parties to get up to an overall majority. How would that work in practice, four (maybe more) different parties trying to get through legislation and govern the country? Dream on.

The other minor little problem is that sort of coalition only needs one defeat in the House of Commons, or a vote of no confidence going against the government and they are out, Cameron then gets the keys to 10 Downing Street, Gordon gets evicted.

Imagine trying to make sure the policies you want to pass are so watered down and filled with amendments to suit all the parties in your coalition. Upset one side and its bye bye.