The Election is Over



It is two weeks since the UK election. And after the consultation and and somewhat contrary negotions between the political parties caused by 'a hung election' , we have a new Prime Minister.


The idea of a coalition government is not so radical even for the UK. But what is different is the form which the coalition takes. For a start, we now have the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister from two separate parties.


Already, there are dire predictions about its survival. But I am prepared to wait and see; I have this strange predilection that it will probably last much longer than many assume. With the resignation of Gordon Brown, and the upcoming contest to elect the new Labour leader, the new coalition will have months to organise themselves and get their programme running.


The electorate has spoken; and although the results are somewhat indecisive, the collated numbers do offer a mandate to govern the country for the moment. It will be truly interesting to see how the new regime copes with the large deficit left by the Labour regime.


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