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David Cameron: No more coalitions after next General Election
Source: The Telegraph
David Cameron is preparing to fight the next general election on a clear promise to the British people not to form a second coalition government even if he falls short of a Commons majority, The Telegraph has learnt.
The Prime Minister wants to make a commitment in the Conservative Party election manifesto not to sign a second power-sharing deal with a smaller party in the event of a hung parliament next May, it is understood.
Instead, a Conservative party that won the most seats but lacked a Commons majority would attempt to rule as a minority government, a course that would almost certainly lead to its early collapse and a quick second election.
Mr Camerons allies believe the high-stakes promise would confront voters with a stark choice: an all-Conservative government or rule by Labour, possibly in coalition with the Liberal Democrats.
The Prime Minister wants to make a commitment in the Conservative Party election manifesto not to sign a second power-sharing deal with a smaller party in the event of a hung parliament next May, it is understood.
Instead, a Conservative party that won the most seats but lacked a Commons majority would attempt to rule as a minority government, a course that would almost certainly lead to its early collapse and a quick second election.
Mr Camerons allies believe the high-stakes promise would confront voters with a stark choice: an all-Conservative government or rule by Labour, possibly in coalition with the Liberal Democrats.
Read more: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/conservative/10659321/David-Cameron-No-more-coalitions-after-next-General-Election.html
Wouldn't that likely lead to a Lib-Lab coalition Government?
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David Cameron: No more coalitions after next General Election (Original Post)
brooklynite
Feb 2014
OP
I don't think Labour has said that; just the head of the largest union
muriel_volestrangler
Feb 2014
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hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)1. Yes but the Labour party said no Clegg in a coalition.
Also polls show that Labour might getvan overall majority at this point.
muriel_volestrangler
(101,321 posts)3. I don't think Labour has said that; just the head of the largest union
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-26348219
These days, unions don't have huge powers over Labour policies.
These days, unions don't have huge powers over Labour policies.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)4. It wasn't official but unofficial.
But it may not matter at this point.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)2. Isn't he overreaching just a little bit? nt
Dawson Leery
(19,348 posts)5. The polls have Labour winning a majority of seats in the commons.