British Hung Parliament: What Does It Really Mean For The Country
The recent elections have left the country with no clear electoral winner. This seems surprising to most people when one considers the long and hard fought election campaign that also include for the first time election debates. But what is the big issue with the current situation?
If no political party wins an outright majority, this is a hung parliament. In the current election, there are 650 total seats, and to avoid a hung parliament, one of the political parties will require a minimum of 326 seats to gain a majority. The Tories, however, predict to only to receive 309 seats. If they do not gain a majority, they will be forced to create a coalition government in order to have a majority. This will prove to be difficult especially when one considers the fact that the parties differ greatly on some key issues.
If this happens, then it will be rather difficult for the ruling party to pass laws, since they require the votes from those in their party who occupy seats in the House of Commons. If the ruling party does not have a majority, then they will have to rely on the support from other party members who logically hold the majority of seats. This causes problems when passing laws, since the modern day political arena is more concerned with partisan politics rather than the betterment of the nation.
The major problem that a hung parliament will cause in Britain, according to many economists and financial advisers, has to do with Britain’s economic recovery. This is due mainly to the lack of faith and confidence in a minority government. A hung parliament could also damage the nation’s credit rating, as well as handcuff the effectiveness of the government, as endless bickering and delays will serve only to eliminate any success a government can have.
The best solution in the event of a hung parliament is the formation of a coalition government, which has been proven successful in other European nations, such as Italy. But many do not want a coalition government, since they do not share the same values and outlook on the future as they do. However, it is a far better solution than having a minority government.
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