Who Governs? Forming a coalition or a minority government in the event of a hung Parliament - Publications

The Hansard Society and the Study of Parliament Group have published a new pamphlet on hung Parliaments on Thursday March 11. Who Governs? Forming a coalition or a minority government in the event of a hung Parliament examines what will happen in the event of an uncertain general election result this year – with particular focus on the implications for Parliament, but also looking at issues such as financial markets, how long it will take to resolve and the role of the Queen. Key questions include:

• Who wins – the party with the most seats or the most votes?
• What does this mean for formal coalitions or informal agreements with other parties?
  
• What can a ‘caretaker’ Prime Minister do? What can he not do?
  
• What is the role of the Queen?
  
• How long does it all take to get sorted out?
  
• What effect will the financial markets have on the process?
  
• Would the Wright Committee reforms help or hinder the process?
  
• Does a hung Parliament mean weak government?
  
• How will MPs balance Westminster and constituency duties in a hung Parliament?
  
• What effect would a hung Parliament have on the House of Lords and the Salisbury Convention? 

via hansardsociety.org.uk

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