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Wednesday, 26 May 2010
The Eight Effects of a "Hung" Parliament in Britain
As election day nears in the UK, and many opinion polls point to a decline in voter turnout, with no clear "winner" in the Election. Britain faces the possibility of a "Hung," Parliament. What are the effects of a "Hung" Parliament?
The 2010 Election is different, many voters are angry with the economic policies of the current Government, which some believe could of led to the economic crisis in the UK. The opposition Conservatives are also traditionally viewed as being no better at managing the country, then the current Government.
The catchphrase to many in this new election is that, "Labor do not deserve to govern, but the Conservatives do not deserve to get elected."
This has led to the prospect of the UK facing a "Hung" Parliament where no one wins the election, and the two major parties both have to seek a partnership with Liberal Democrats, the Nationalists or independents to govern- something common in the European system of Government.
What are the Eight effects of a "Hung" Parliament in Britain?
1. More Power to the Smaller Parties
Whether either of the two main parties "win" the election, they will have to compromise with the smaller parties to push legislation through, in exchange for implementing some of their policies. This could mean further decentralization, compromising on new laws or tighter immigration policies depending on unemployment levels.
2. Deal Making
More controversial laws will become the subject of intense debate and deal making. This could slow the election making process, and create "unholy" alliances between one of the big two parties, and whoever they deal with over individual laws.
3. Unstable Government
Generally, Britons like stability, and even if many people state they mistrust the big two political parties, they usually prefer to elect them, opting for stability over compromise. Whoever runs the UK after the Election, will perhaps have to govern by compromise, and the parties they choose to deal with could force earlier elections if they see their support as being negative to the electorate.
4. Electoral Reforms
The big two parties have everything to lose in this election. Many of the increasingly popular smaller parties are looking at electoral reform, at a time when the big two to many have monopolized power through supporting the "old electoral system." Depending on how the new parliament looks, stronger emerging political parties could form a "grand collision," and force important reforms in the existing electoral system.
5. A Weak Economy?
The UK faces the prospect of changing a failed property and financial service driven economy into a new economy, which can compete in a global World. None of the main parties have discussed this, rather focusing on building on the "recovery," and how to cut down on the nations growing public debt. This could point to weak economic growth, and overseas investors may see the new Government as temporary. As a Keynesian-type recovery is impeded, because of the lack of Government funding.
6. A New Power Base?
The Liberal Democrats should be the real winners in this election, despite the fact that they would remain an opposition party.- which may have to form an alliance with one of the big two parties. But also Nationalist groups like Plaid Cymrd, the SNP, and more radical parties like the UKIP, and BNP, also could have some say in government policy. These so called "minor" parties could grow in popularity- if the new Government fail on its promises, and create a stronger parliamentary presence in future elections.
7. Cutting back on the "Nanny" State
High personal and state debts, could force any Government to cut back on what some call the "nanny state." This could prove unpopular and divisive as most modern Britons agree one advantage of living in the UK is because there is a social safety net. Whoever is in charge of the Government, will have to make sharp cuts in the social security system, which could in turn favor the smaller parties in future elections.
8. The Next General Election?
There is a possibility that if any new Government fails to compromise enough in a "hung" parliament, a new election earlier election could be on the cards. The next election could see more diverse economic, and social policies- plus to many a strong movement towards the smaller political parties.
Although the UK is still one of the Worlds major economies, there is a feeling amongst skeptics that the future of the UK depends on important economic reforms. Otherwise Britain faces a period of stagnation, and slow decline. The current election may become one of change,-but one of changing perceptions, and a growth in the power of new political ideas rather than the old.
Discover how to survive and thrive in a changing economy
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mark_Medley
The 2010 Election is different, many voters are angry with the economic policies of the current Government, which some believe could of led to the economic crisis in the UK. The opposition Conservatives are also traditionally viewed as being no better at managing the country, then the current Government.
The catchphrase to many in this new election is that, "Labor do not deserve to govern, but the Conservatives do not deserve to get elected."
This has led to the prospect of the UK facing a "Hung" Parliament where no one wins the election, and the two major parties both have to seek a partnership with Liberal Democrats, the Nationalists or independents to govern- something common in the European system of Government.
What are the Eight effects of a "Hung" Parliament in Britain?
1. More Power to the Smaller Parties
Whether either of the two main parties "win" the election, they will have to compromise with the smaller parties to push legislation through, in exchange for implementing some of their policies. This could mean further decentralization, compromising on new laws or tighter immigration policies depending on unemployment levels.
2. Deal Making
More controversial laws will become the subject of intense debate and deal making. This could slow the election making process, and create "unholy" alliances between one of the big two parties, and whoever they deal with over individual laws.
3. Unstable Government
Generally, Britons like stability, and even if many people state they mistrust the big two political parties, they usually prefer to elect them, opting for stability over compromise. Whoever runs the UK after the Election, will perhaps have to govern by compromise, and the parties they choose to deal with could force earlier elections if they see their support as being negative to the electorate.
4. Electoral Reforms
The big two parties have everything to lose in this election. Many of the increasingly popular smaller parties are looking at electoral reform, at a time when the big two to many have monopolized power through supporting the "old electoral system." Depending on how the new parliament looks, stronger emerging political parties could form a "grand collision," and force important reforms in the existing electoral system.
5. A Weak Economy?
The UK faces the prospect of changing a failed property and financial service driven economy into a new economy, which can compete in a global World. None of the main parties have discussed this, rather focusing on building on the "recovery," and how to cut down on the nations growing public debt. This could point to weak economic growth, and overseas investors may see the new Government as temporary. As a Keynesian-type recovery is impeded, because of the lack of Government funding.
6. A New Power Base?
The Liberal Democrats should be the real winners in this election, despite the fact that they would remain an opposition party.- which may have to form an alliance with one of the big two parties. But also Nationalist groups like Plaid Cymrd, the SNP, and more radical parties like the UKIP, and BNP, also could have some say in government policy. These so called "minor" parties could grow in popularity- if the new Government fail on its promises, and create a stronger parliamentary presence in future elections.
7. Cutting back on the "Nanny" State
High personal and state debts, could force any Government to cut back on what some call the "nanny state." This could prove unpopular and divisive as most modern Britons agree one advantage of living in the UK is because there is a social safety net. Whoever is in charge of the Government, will have to make sharp cuts in the social security system, which could in turn favor the smaller parties in future elections.
8. The Next General Election?
There is a possibility that if any new Government fails to compromise enough in a "hung" parliament, a new election earlier election could be on the cards. The next election could see more diverse economic, and social policies- plus to many a strong movement towards the smaller political parties.
Although the UK is still one of the Worlds major economies, there is a feeling amongst skeptics that the future of the UK depends on important economic reforms. Otherwise Britain faces a period of stagnation, and slow decline. The current election may become one of change,-but one of changing perceptions, and a growth in the power of new political ideas rather than the old.
Discover how to survive and thrive in a changing economy
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mark_Medley
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