It’s hung, so what next?
Will Labour hold on, or will Gordon Brown move way for the Conservatives? (Britain is witnessing its first hung parliament after 1974. Nearly after three decades).
The Conservatives are the largest party, but they fall short of the 326 seats (which is needed to form a majority government). Labour loses more than 80 seats, and the Liberal Democrats fail to make gains. The Conservatives say Labour have ‘lost mandate’. Mr Nick Clegg almost goes out of the game, Mr Brown still believes he has some chance, is looking to making talks with Mr Clegg, and says he respects Clegg’s talks with the Tories. But, it is funny how Brown tried to draw two areas of agreement between the Lib Democrats and Labour. (As it’s highly unlikely Clegg might agree). Then came in Mr David Cameron with his much anticipated statement – where he made an open offer to Mr Clegg. Cameron’s speech was quite attractive, actually sounded like a real leader when he said he is looking to sort things out as soon as possible, but did not expect a swift conclusion. (He would try to form an administration which is strong and stable with broad support, which acts in the national interest.
What will the Queen’s next decision be? The Queen is the only person who can invite someone to form a government and to become prime minister. She’ll invite Brown, and ask if he can form government. (There are hopes he will make a move out, but why should he do that?) Then, in case he resigns – a decision which no one’s sure when Mr Brown will take – she’ll invite the Conservatives. (The need of the hour for a broken political system in Britain)
If no agreement is reached between parties and no government was unable to command enough support, I’m afraid there might be a second election. All the three of them seem to agree that there needs to be a change in the polling system, with no single party having enough MPs to form government. But what electoral reform are they looking at?
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