The coalition thread

[Highlander]

There is more than one thread running on the election and the aftermath of same.

Can I suggest that we continue the discussion here under one thread.

[Highlander]

The idea that we could end up with a government made up of two parties which lost seats, with an unelected Prime Minister voting through changes to the electoral system without consulting the people seems to me to be the worst of all outcomes.

[tinkerman]

I don't go along with the idea that people actually voted for a hung parliament or coalition, they voted for who they thought would make a difference in their opinion.
The Lib Dem slogans in the run up were along the lines of 'Time for a Change' now there is a possibility they are going to jump into bed with the Labour party, so no change there then,
if the lib dems team up with labour they stiil dont hold enough seats to make a government, so whats the point?

[Scunner]

As a Conservative hater even I have to wonder what the hell Brown is on about, he says he's doing his bit to ensure a strong government is put in place. His strong government is of course his party and the LibDems. But that won't be enough so they need the SNP. And the SDLP. Apparently they might need "the Green" too.

Doesn't sound particularly strong to me []

[Colwyn]

Brown's move had the immediate effect of forcing Cameron to raise his offer on electoral change to a free vote in Parliament on putting it to a referendum. I am surprised that he persuaded his backbenchers to go along with this. But then two thirds of them are newnies and they are not rebelling - yet. But I expect Norman Tebbit and Michael Howard are currently sharpening their knives waiting a suitable moment to stick them into Cameron's back in the dark of night - their time.

[mike A]

quote:Originally posted by Highlander

 with an unelected Prime Minister voting through changes to the electoral system without consulting the people seems to me to be the worst of all outcomes.

Surely the Idea is to consult the people via a referendum before making any amendments to the voting system. with both the Torys (out of desperation) and Labour both offering a referendum, labour is seen as the party most likely to act if the electorate vote for electoral change, a course of action which would be denied us by the Torys.

[Scunner]

I have an idea. Let them choose the party who will act on electoral reform the quickest, then change the law, then have a fresh election. That might be interesting  

[mike A]

My thoughts exactly.

[Jacqui Harvey]

A hung parliment and a coalition did not work before, it will not work this time.  I predict another election before the end of the year.. Wonder what the odds are at the bookies?

[Colwyn]

I think Nick Clegg has got as much out of the Tories on PR as he can - and has shown he is not as green as he is cabbage-looking (to quote Lewis from the other night). Con-Lib deal by the end of the afternoon/early evening?