2010 General Election: The Cable Forum Exit Poll

[punky]

Suprised by that. A coalition isn't ideal but i'd have though that a Con-Lib coalition could work as they is a bit of middle ground.

Things like rights, terror laws, ID cards, etc is a good starting point. If Clegg could agree that horse-whipping the rich isn't the best way of getting money to flow downwards, and if DC could agree to to help the environment and the economy by stimulating green business... I think something could be done.

Clarification of the above; They won't do deals regarding electoral reform.

[Angua]

Originally Posted by Stuart C

That's why I don't understand why so many people had problems. I knew that due to work and various other commitments, I would not be able to vote yesterday evening or for most of the day. So, I went in and voted before work. My local Polling station was nice and quiet at 7:45am.

Problem seems to have been in city areas with insufficient polling stations to cope with the number of voters. Rural areas do not have the same issues as there are more polling stations needed to cover the geographical area.

The Tories have to give something, they won't have a majority. It's simple. I think Cameron would be willing too but from some of the vibes coming from the BBC senior Tories don't want it.

[NoKnowledge]

Statement on voting problems at the UK general election

It is a cause for serious concern that many people who wanted to vote were unable to do so by 10pm when polls closed.
Each Returning Officer is responsible for deciding numbers of polling stations in their constituency and the numbers of electors allocated to each polling station. [Click above for more]

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Some mobile video footage from the BBC

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politi...10/8667916.stm

This is all going to get ugly soon the recriminations will start on all sides and complicate matters further then they already are. As for the chaos that was polling stations ours were ok but having spoken to a friend in leicester he has also said there was complere disorganisation at his and he said others had said the same so what the hell is going on this shouldn't be happening in the UK in this day and age.

Personally i think we will all be back at the polling stations sooner rather then later because i don't think there is anyone that is going to hand over completely what the lib dems want unless GB caves completely to cling to power.

Originally Posted by Flyboy

The fact that some woman, who has no connection with the British electorate, who has never even asked them if they want her in the big house, could get to decide who runs the country.....and they talk about electoral reform.

The fact that some man*, who has no connection with the British electorate, who has never even asked them if they want him in the house of Lords, could get to decide who runs the country.....and they talk about electoral reform.




(*Baron Mandelson of Foy)

Originally Posted by Flyboy

I don't think not liking Thatcher would make her a Labour supporter. I have never heard the rumour that she is, to be honest, but I cannot see her siding with Labour, in opposition to a party made up of old Etonians.

The Mirror's estimate was, at best, there would be 21 Old Etonians out of the 300+ MPs - how by any stretch of imagination is that a party made up of Old Etonians?

In that case, the Labour Party is a party made up of Union Reps........

You really are Baron Mandelson of Foy's (ooh, a Baron - isn't that a bit "elitist"?) voice on CF, aren't you - spinning and twisting in the wind.

[Xaccers]

Originally Posted by Flyboy

I don't think not liking Thatcher would make her a Labour supporter. I have never heard the rumour that she is, to be honest, but I cannot see her siding with Labour, in opposition to a party made up of old Etonians.

You really are shockingly uneducated.

[Ignitionnet]

Well Plaid Cymru, who Labour would probably need for a coalition as Lib Dems alone won't be enough, have a fairly simple demand - 300mln more for Wales. Northern Irish parties also want public sector spending protected and Labour will need their support too as the Lib Dems and PC wouldn't be enough.

Am I the only one who would find it distasteful if Labour were so desperate to stay in power they'd basically bribe regional parties with money they don't have in the current economy?

It's bad enough that the current constituencies are inaccurate, especially in Scotland which has a hugely disproportionate number of seats relative to its' population, to the point where if Labour and the Tories' share of the vote had been reversed Labour would have a comfortably majority and indeed the Tories had a better result than Labour did last time around.

Originally Posted by Nugget

Talk about voter apathy - over 5000 views of this thread, and only 111 votes. For shame people

Actually speaking - only 154 members have viewed this thread. The view count tallies every time it is viewed by anyone, guests and members.

[Osem]

Despite having many times said he'd do the right thing and listen to/reflect the wishes of the people you can bet Brown is going to hang onto power by his fingertips for as long as he can. One thing that's clear from this election is that the people don't want Brown but so arrogant is this man that there's precious little chance of him listening to that sentiment.

[TheWatcher]

The system certainly needs changing. STV is the fairest way to do it. I voted LibDem, but the system, as we all know, discriminates against them.

[punky]

Originally Posted by Osem

Despite having many times said he'd do the right thing and listen to/reflect the wishes of the people you can bet Brown is going to hang onto power by his fingertips for as long as he can. One thing that's clear from this election is that the people don't want Brown but so arrogant is this man that there's precious little chance of him listening to that sentiment.

I was about to post that coming from his speech.

[Pierre]

Well there you go, first shot goes to the Lib Dems and Tories to try and come and together.

[Xaccers]

Originally Posted by TheWatcher

The system certainly needs changing. STV is the fairest way to do it. I voted LibDem, but the system, as we all know, discriminates against them.

Only because more people prefer the other parties.
In at least 54 constituencies they've won with FPTP.
All they have to do is increase their popularity in other areas above the other parties and they'll win the seats.
It's not the FPTP fault they aren't good enough to do that.