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Old 03-02-2019, 12:27   #6
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Re: New centrist political party may be formed in UK

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY View Post
The only way I think this will gain traction is if a large bloc of moderate Labour MPs break away from Labour and promote their policies during this Parliament. That way, the electorate will get used to them and see them in action before the next General Election. Given the dissatisfaction with Jeremy Corbyn out there, this could work.

However, the votes for Left of centre parties would split, providing the Conservatives with the majority they are seeking.
In theory, a centrist party will gain votes from left and right of centre parties.

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Originally Posted by Sephiroth View Post
Or a coalition with the Conservatives, which I don't particularly mind.
The last coalition seemed to dispense with the sillier ideas of each party and had a number of achievements to its name.
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