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Originally Posted by OLD BOY

Well, partly correct. However, you may have a coalition which has the support of the majority of the population, but is as weak as the current government because although the numbers add up, every decision has to be put off, diluted or abandoned to get cross party support.

Look at the series of weak governments Italy has had to put up with over the years. We don't want that here.

Don't be surprised if that is what we get for the couple of fixed terms unless a Thatcher or Blair comes along.