LIVE THREAD: UK Election Results (Update - Early Exit Polls Show Tory Upset)

BBC ^ | May 5, 2005 | anonymous

[tellw]

The Vote is under way!

[TheBigB]

I bet it's closer to 65-70.

[HostileTerritory]

The largest party has to make deals with the small minority parties to build a government. In this case, Labour would have to agree to some Lib Dem demands in order to form a ministry with Lib Dem support.

[Heartofsong83]

Hung (minority) parliament. 2 or more parties can form a coalition to govern if they have enough seats, or the party with the most seats can try to govern on a vote-by-vote basis. However, that puts up the risk of losing a confidence vote, which means an instant loss of power (either a party change or an election).

[TheBigB]

Attagirl. ; )

[snugs]

Here is a link to the website of both the Labour Party and Conservative Party this may help you

http://www.conservatives.com/tile.do?def=index.page

http://www.labour.org.uk/home

[SevenofNine]

Saddam b***h no way ROFL

I can't look at Galloway he seem to me like Saddam b***h

[Heartofsong83]

Don't forget, the Northern Ireland SDLP (Social Democratic and Labour) tends to side with Labour, and they will likely get 5-7 seats, so if Labour is really close, they would form a coalition...

[Ciexyz]

...a much reduced majority (even if they get one)

Is this because of anger at Tony Blair supporting Bush on Iraq?

[processing please hold]

Correct, after all Tories = Republicans.

Tories rock.

[PotatoHeadMick]

You get either an official or unofficial coalition. In the 70s the Labour party held government with a pact with the Libs, John Major held office in the later years with an unspoken agreement with the Ulster Unionists.

[snugs]

Correct but many forecasted a Tory meltdown which has not occurred.

[jveritas]

WOW!!! this will be something.

I like Tony Blair because he has been our great friend, but at the same time as a conservative I want my fellow British conservatives to win or at least gain more seats.

[Heartofsong83]

Primarily yes. However, the Conservatives are gaining on 3-way splits and a few extra votes here and there.

[hispanichoosier]

Correct, after all Tories = Republicans.

Umm...not quite. The Tories' website does not mention abortion or gay marriage. They're totally a non-social-issue party at this point. Wouldn't make most Republicans roll out of bed on a Saturday morning and go door-to-door.

[GiveEmDubya]

That's because he IS Saddam's b*tch!

[Right_in_Virginia]

Is this because of anger at Tony Blair supporting Bush on Iraq?

This is my question, too. Is this vote a referendum on Iraq or social issues?

[Heartofsong83]

They'll get there once those become bigger issues, especially gay marriage.

[snugs]

I think it probably will be between 70 and 80 I felt a good result for us would be 60 which I hoped for last night I may still get my wish.

[SevenofNine]

I hear from MSNBC news that mostly it Voters are not amused on Iraqi war and immigration

[Heartofsong83]

Mainly Iraq, European Union position and the economy (good there)