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Originally Posted by Eric
I understand the "no confidence" thingy ... and I also assume that certain votes, the defeat of a budget for example, are probably considered automatic "no confidence" votes. But the uncertainty still exists in "If ... no alternative government is found"  Seems as if a Labour/Lib-Dem coalition would constitute a viable alternative. And if Labour sees an advantage in not calling an early election they would certainly not vote for one ... and that means to "two thirds of the House" thing is out the window. |
The sums just didn't add up after the last election Eric, for a Labour / Lib Dem coalition. The two parties MPs together would not have been enough for an overall majority. Its no secret that a lot Lib Dems would have preferred a coalition with Labour. But it wasn't to be,it wouldn't have been sustainable.