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- In most parliamentary systems, a hung parliament is considered exceptional and is often seen as undesirable. In other contexts, a hung parliament may be seen as ideal – for example, if opinions among the voting public are polarised regarding one or more issues, a hung parliament may lead to the emergence of a compromise or consensus.
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Sep 14, 2006 · A hung parliament - and the possibility of one - could be good if it obliges the Labour and Conservative Parties to at least open their minds to the possibility of PR.
Apr 13, 2015 · In a close-run election like this one, no single party may win an overall majority, in which case there would be a 'hung parliament'. Robert Hazell offers some FAQs on what...
Jun 21, 2017 · Good: A hung Parliament better represents differences of opinion within the country, compared to a majority government which might have received as little as 37% of the popular vote. If winning a vote in Parliament cannot be taken for granted, the result may be a higher quality of scrutiny and debate, and ultimately better decision-making.
May 5, 2010 · What is a hung parliament? There are 650 seats in Parliament up for grabs at this election - one for each MP. To automatically become the government, one party needs to win more than half of...
A hung Parliament is when no single political party wins a majority in the House of Commons. It is also known as a situation of no overall control. What happens in a hung Parliament?
Jun 9, 2017 · What should Westminster learn from the devolved administrations? And why have we seen an outbreak of hung parliaments in recent years – and should we prepare for more? On this week’s Expert Factor, the team take a deep dive into the confusing – and often chaotic – world of hung parliaments.
May 4, 2010 · A hung parliament means weak and ineffective government. 38 Degrees members said: This isn’t true. There are examples of coalition governments working well all over the world, from Germany and New Zealand to the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly in the UK.
