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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris
OK, so it takes a 55% majority to shift the government. The way I understand it is, the Tories have 47% of the seats in Parliament. So, even if the coalition falls to bits, the combined opposition parties, including the Lib/Dems could only muster up 53% between 'em. So basically the Tories can rule as a minority government for the next 5 years and there's not a thing anyone can do about it. If I've got that right, it's a disgrace and an affront to democracy. How the hell could the Lib/Dems sign up to it?  |
Ok ... I'm a tad confused by this 55% thingy (been watching the amazing run of the Montreal Canadiens
) ... anyway, does this mean that the government can't be turfed even if they lose a vote of no confidence, or their budget is defeated
.... even by one vote.