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Originally posted by Cyberman View PostThe fact is that if there are sufficient seats for Labour and the Lib/Dems to form a majority, they will. If people don't want Labour in again then they should not vote Lib/Dem in a seat where the Tories would probably otherwise win.
The Libs know that forming a coalition with the most unpopular party will see them blamed for keeping them in, so they probably won't do it.
Also, if the Tories are the largest party, but without a majority, you could see them trying to run a minority government (it what's happening in Scotland).
If the Libs dared not to support the Tories is on important issues you could see a new election and the Libs wiped out.
Siding with the unpopular party is a risky strategy.
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Aha! Good point tim. I'm with you there, old boy.
What would the libs have to gain by choosing labour over tory, eh? The libs are just as critical of labour as the tories are.Comment
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Originally posted by Doggy Styles View PostThem's the rules. When John Major became PM he put off an election as long as he could too.
He called an election and won. Then he stayed in power for the maximum 5 year term and he was annihilated.Cats are evil.Comment
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Originally posted by swamp View PostNo he didn't.
He called an election and won.Comment
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Originally posted by Doggy StylesThem's the rules. When John Major became PM he put off an election as long as he could too.Originally posted by swamp View PostNo he didn't.
He called an election and won.Comment
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Originally posted by tim123 View PostBut unless Labour is the largest party (unlikely) if there are enough seats for Lib/Lab to form a coalition there will also be enough seats for a Lib/Tory coalition.
The Libs know that forming a coalition with the most unpopular party will see them blamed for keeping them in, so they probably won't do it.
Also, if the Tories are the largest party, but without a majority, you could see them trying to run a minority government (it what's happening in Scotland).
If the Libs dared not to support the Tories is on important issues you could see a new election and the Libs wiped out.
Siding with the unpopular party is a risky strategy.
tim
Whilst I take your point, history shows that Lib Dems align with Labour, and there has never been a Lib/Tory pact in my lifetime. It is taking one hell of a risk to think they would form a coalition with the Tories.
Labour is not necessarily that unpopular either. There are the unions, public sector workers and welfare claimants, and many northerners that will support them through thick and thin.
It is aready well known that the Tories need to get 10% more votes than Labour just to win the same number of seats as Labour.Comment
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