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JohnSheridan
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I totally disagree with that comment - many European countries - including Germany work with many parties forming a coalition to run the country. Having a balanced parliament might stop some of these stupid laws getting through without proper scrutiny. Time for PR anyway - this "first past the post" system is not democatic at all. I believe the only country in Europe still using our system is Greece! _________________
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John_Vella
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Corrected </pedant>  _________________John Vella BSc (Hons), PGCE - Still the official forum prankster and crude remarker  Sorry  I'll behave now. Promise
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l3v1ck
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With PR you'd almost always have a Lib Dem/Labour coalition with almost no chance of changing it.
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jonbwfc
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pcernie
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finlay666
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Amnesia10
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And if there is a Tory Majority they will slash spending to give tax cuts to the rich. Labour will tax us to maintain spending which is not so bad, but might upset the markets. A middle way is perfectly adequate. We can keep the services we want and cut where we do not want them. _________________Do concentrate, 007... "You are gifted. Mine is bordering on seven seconds." https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTg5MzczNTkhttp://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwx404couk-21
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Amnesia10
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That would have left Mrs Aardvark at the top of the ballot.  _________________Do concentrate, 007... "You are gifted. Mine is bordering on seven seconds." https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTg5MzczNTkhttp://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwx404couk-21
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TheFrenchun
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or labour will increase benefits levels to all time stupidly high. The benefits system in the UK needs a reform. I don't think labour would do that.
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Amnesia10
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I would agree that the benefits system needs reform, but the Tories are the last to reform them. They would just cut them all if they could. I have issues with some elements of tax credits but would like to see them reformed dramatically. The Liberals have some sensible policies but in a coalition they could get support for some. _________________Do concentrate, 007... "You are gifted. Mine is bordering on seven seconds." https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/NTg5MzczNTkhttp://astore.amazon.co.uk/wwwx404couk-21
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l3v1ck
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The exit poll is in. It shoes the Tories will just miss out, though they could form a minority government. Lib Demand + Labour would not form a majority either.
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Spreadie
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My feeling is the country doesn't want a conservative government, but also cannot stomach the idea of another labour government.
So, is a Labour led coalition, tempered by LibDem conditional support, the best course for the country?
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ProfessorF
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No. IMHO, letting either the reds or the blues into office is a Bad Thing. There's no core ideology any more, and that's why neither should be given the job.
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belchingmatt
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How accurate are exit polls? If I was asked I would lie, not to hide my vote but to hopefully mislead them.
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EddArmitage
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They were ~60 seats out in '92.
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