General Election 2015

[BadFish]

It's difficult to know. How do people find the German system? I think it's about two thirds constituencies and a list system for the rest in the regions, isn't it? That's how it's done for the Scottish Parliament. In 2007 they had local elections at the same time, voted on by Single Transferable Vote, and there was considerable confusion. France has a sort of AV, but there you have to vote again a week later, with only the top two candidates standing. Australia has the Alternative Vote system and it seems to work okay there, but there are only two big parties, Labor and the Liberals, with some other party (Nationalists?) linked to them.

The Liberals and the Nationals have a coalition. The Nationals are a party representing rural Australians.

 

[TomandJerry]

Whats 'PC'?

 

[Bry Nylon]

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[Titanic]

Whats 'PC'?

Police Constable
Politically Correct
Personal Computer
Plaid Cymru

 

[TomandJerry]

Police Constable
Politically Correct
Plaid Cymru

The party!

 

[Bozza]

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[Beach Hut]

Peter Kellner is spot on, 310 seats is enough to form minority government. No need for coalition. I would have expected labour to form a minority if they'd got 290

Oh dear the red mist still derides a win, jog on

 

[8ace]

Whats 'PC'?

It's what you are viewing NSC on if you made the wrong choice and didn't buy a Mac. (Unless you are on Unix or a mobile device).

 

[jakarta]

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Sacked in the Morning, You're Getting Sacked in the Morning......

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Gessner Festival Bier

 

[Bozza]

Yvette Cooper seems quite reasonable and grounded. Is she really married to that odious man Ed Balls?

She could do better and, if he loses, I hope she does so.

 

[TomandJerry]

It's what you are viewing NSC on if you made the wrong choice and didn't buy a Mac. (Unless you are on Unix or a mobile device).

Moblie device

 

[Beach Hut]

Gessner Festival Bier

Sort of seems to have shifted to left, bit out of kilter with the election result

 

[Nottseagull]

Does anyone understand it though?

God no, it's far too difficult for people to grasp the concept of choosing between the top two contenders if their first preference fails.

 

[Flex Your Head]

That is democracy for you ,if only they'd all backed the SNP in September.

That would have pretty much guaranteed permanent Tory rule.

 

[Steve.S]

Peter Kellner is spot on, 310 seats is enough to form minority government. No need for coalition. I would have expected labour to form a minority if they'd got 290

I doubt on 310 or 316 that any party would back a minority Tory government through the Queens speech, DUP already saying it would cost the Tories if they wanted their help. The Tories would need the Lib Dems at least

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

Does anyone understand it though?

Yes looking at the projected vote it would lead to a healthy victory for a right wing government

 

[Simster]

Lots of chickens being counted before eggs have hatched on this thread.

When are the first results expected from some of the marginal seats? Anyone know?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I doubt on 310 or 316 that any party would back a minority Tory government through the Queens speech, DUP already saying it would cost the Tories if they wanted their help. The Tories would need the Lib Dems at least

It's not always about support. It's if anyone is prepared to shout it down.

 

[clapham_gull]

Does anyone understand it though?

We don't struggle with the supplementary vote in London for the mayor.