General Election 2010 All-Nighter Edition

[Mendoza]

David Cameron possibly in charge of the country
Boris Johnson in charge of London.

The public got more wound up by Jedward making it to the last 5 of X Factor than the above

This calls for a

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

I think the most sensible would be Conservative/LibDem with electoral reform.

Any other alternative aside from a minority government from the biggest party would smack of desperate, almost shameful politicking.

I really can't see the Tory Party being up for Electoral reform. They have too much to lose, long term.

I don't think that the 'old school' Tories would let Cameron do that -it would be a step too far for them IMO

I do know that there is no way that Brown can be allowed to be anywhere near Downing Street. He was never elected as PM, and has quite clearly lost this election, even if the Tories have not won it.

 

[The Wizard]

I'm not really about how a hung parliament works, if Clegg decides to support Labour/Conservative, who would become leader? Clegg or Cameron? Can't see Clegg dealing with the Conservatives myself. But its certainly an interesting predicament we find ourselves in. Not necessarily a good one...

 

[Man of Harveys]

Interestingly, Nigel Farage's result is still very much up in the air

 

[auschr]

i am pretty sure brown gets first crack at forming a government and will be on the phone with clegg and lucas. electoral reform is a must.

 

[jakarta]

Interestingly, Nigel Farage's result is still very much up in the air

Unlike his aircraft......

 

[patchamalbion]

well im glad i left the 2.26 crew at 3.30!! cant believe Brighton didnt get their lazy arses organised until 5.30!

 

[London Calling]

As at 10.06 am 7/5/10 the Conservatives have won only 36.1% of the vote, the largest proportion of the vote but not an automatic mandate torun this country.

Basically 64% or nearly two-thirds of the voting have not voted Tory.

Where the Tories are different from the Labour, LIberals. Is that the Tories represent the right (Conservative) element of British Politics. THis election has again shown that the BNP, UKIP are real minnows.

Againgst the Conservatives, the electorate have voted for parties that are overwhelmingly are centre left.

32.4% of the electorate have voted for Socialist Parties in this election (Labour. SNP. PC, Greens, SF etc).

So the UK really is split.

The Lim DEms entered thgis election with what was a left of centre principles. The £10,000 tax threshold, was pure wealth distribution, a cut in our nuclear "deterent. This was the closest manisfesto, to Labour's 83 manisfesto, there has ever been.

My view is that there is enough of the electorate have voted for a left of centre party that a progressive Government coalition can be formed - just.


Since the 80's I have always supported PR as - in my opionon - the Conservatives destroyed the social fabric of our country, againgst the majority opioion of our electorate.

PR will end the chance of Labour ever solely running the Country on their own, but then if you only get 40% + of the vote should you really get a landslide parliament.

THe Libs will obvioulsy gain.

But how do we really know what the electorate real voting inentions are. During the nigt I saw enough seats, where the labour voteby x % and a equivalent % went to the LIbs to keep the Tories out. And vice versa. Across SCotland and Wales andthe north East it was clear, the biggest swing was generally to the Tories in very safe Labour seats, in marginals, people voted tactically again.

There must be an end to this.

To rule the UK on your own, a party must get 50.1% of the vote., Otherwise let the oalitions form and lets get parties really representeing the wide views of the electorate.

Yours LC and I am happy to be back.

 

[public school boy]

Morning all. Welcome to the Land of confusion. The most exciting night for years.

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

As at 10.06 am 7/5/10 the Conservatives have won only 36.1% of the vote, the largest proportion of the vote but not an automatic mandate torun this country.

Basically 64% or nearly two-thirds of the voting have not voted Tory.

Where the Tories are different from the Labour, LIberals. Is that the Tories represent the right (Conservative) element of British Politics. THis election has again shown that the BNP, UKIP are real minnows.

Againgst the Conservatives, the electorate have voted for parties that are overwhelmingly are centre left.

32.4% of the electorate have voted for Socialist Parties in this election (Labour. SNP. PC, Greens, SF etc).

So the UK really is split.

The Lim DEms entered thgis election with what was a left of centre principles. The £10,000 tax threshold, was pure wealth distribution, a cut in our nuclear "deterent. This was the closest manisfesto, to Labour's 83 manisfesto, there has ever been.

My view is that there is enough of the electorate have voted for a left of centre party that a progressive Government coalition can be formed - just.


Since the 80's I have always supported PR as - in my opionon - the Conservatives destroyed the social fabric of our country, againgst the majority opioion of our electorate.

PR will end the chance of Labour ever solely running the Country on their own, but then if you only get 40% + of the vote should you really get a landslide parliament.

THe Libs will obvioulsy gain.

But how do we really know what the electorate real voting inentions are. During the nigt I saw enough seats, where the labour voteby x % and a equivalent % went to the LIbs to keep the Tories out. And vice versa. Across SCotland and Wales andthe north East it was clear, the biggest swing was generally to the Tories in very safe Labour seats, in marginals, people voted tactically again.

There must be an end to this.

To rule the UK on your own, a party must get 50.1% of the vote., Otherwise let the oalitions form and lets get parties really representeing the wide views of the electorate.

Yours LC and I am happy to be back.

Clegg now saying that Party with most seats and votes should seek to form a Government.

 

[surrey jim]

Labour just won Popuar and Limehouse

 

[pasty]

I don't think that the 'old school' Tories would let Cameron do that -it would be a step too far for them IMO

I think could turn into a real issue. I could see Cameron maybe coming to some kind of agreement with Clegg, maybe even agreeing to a referrendum, but selling it to the rest of the Tory party could prove more difficult than reaching the agreement with Clegg in the first place.

 

[Monsieur Le Plonk]

The next step should be another round of votes as soon as viably possible, with the public deciding simply between the two parties that had the most votes. Simples.

 

[Scotty Mac]

DONE for the night. Shattered. Been at work since 7.30am this morning. I make that 23 and a half hours.

Off for breakfast and then back on for the council vote.

couple of carrots and you'll be fine

 

[London Calling]

Conservative 302 +94 36.2
Labour 256 -88 29.1
Liberal Democrat 56 -5 23.0

 

[Bozza]

Have Emily, Paxman and Dimbleby had a break of any note since they started at 10pm last night.

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

they must all be f***ing KNACKERED

 

[pasty]

Have Emily, Paxman and Dimbleby had a break of any note since they started at 10pm last night.

Dunno, but Fiona disappeared about 6am

 

[auschr]

Have Emily, Paxman and Dimbleby had a break of any note since they started at 10pm last night.

Poor blokes

 

[London Calling]

Cameron has such support in the inner cities that Hackney North declared Diane Abbot has 25.5K votes - massive majority.