Sunday, September 14, 2008
Lib Dems to form Government?
Yes, you read the title correctly. The Liberal Democrats have a huge chance of crowning either Labour or the Conservatives with the keys of power at Westminster.
According to a report in the Independent on Sunday (14/9/2008), Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg, could be the "Kingmaker" for either David Cameron, current Leader of the Conservatives, or for whoever the Leader of the Labour Party will be come the next General Election.
The article does concede that the Tories are looking very good in the polls, however, the electoral system would probably reduce any chance of a majority in Parliament on a par with the first Blair Government. Add to that, the chance of Labour selecting a new leader before a General Election could result in what is known as a "hung" Parliament.
Hence, whoever wins the General Election between Labour and the Tories, are likely to need the support of the Liberal Democrats. So, all that remains now is to see where the path of British politics goes from here.
Will there be a Labour leadership contest before the next General Election? If this happens (more than likely) then we will possibly see a few Liberal Democrat MP's in Government.
According to a report in the Independent on Sunday (14/9/2008), Liberal Democrat Leader, Nick Clegg, could be the "Kingmaker" for either David Cameron, current Leader of the Conservatives, or for whoever the Leader of the Labour Party will be come the next General Election.
The article does concede that the Tories are looking very good in the polls, however, the electoral system would probably reduce any chance of a majority in Parliament on a par with the first Blair Government. Add to that, the chance of Labour selecting a new leader before a General Election could result in what is known as a "hung" Parliament.
Hence, whoever wins the General Election between Labour and the Tories, are likely to need the support of the Liberal Democrats. So, all that remains now is to see where the path of British politics goes from here.
Will there be a Labour leadership contest before the next General Election? If this happens (more than likely) then we will possibly see a few Liberal Democrat MP's in Government.
