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because no party had an overall majority

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Q: Why was there a hung parliament at the 2010 election?
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Who won the election 2010?

no one... it was a hung Parliament although the Tories did get 250 seats.


When was the last time the outcome of general election resulted in a hung parliament?

Prior to the 2010 general election, a general election had not caused a hung Parliament since February 1974, when Labour narrowly failed to win an overall majority at the polls.


Who has won the British election 2010?

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What is it called when the winner of a primary election fails to win an absolute majority of the votes cast?

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What is a hangparliament?

A hung parliament is one in which no party has an overall majority. The UK parliament will have 650 seats. If no party gains 326 seats or more in today's General Election, there will be a hung parliament. If there is a hung parliament the two largest parties (Labour and Conservative) will be trying to form pacts with any of the smaller parties in order to gain an effective majority.


What is the hanging Parliament?

A hung Parliament is where one party IE Conservatives have lets say 250 seats. labour has 200 and Lib Dem's have 60. the Conservatives cannot win on the majority as labours and Lib Dem's seats are more than the Conservatives. That is a hung Parliament.


What improvements did Australian states gain during the 2010 hung Parliament?

None so far, just a lot of politicians talking' .


When are election held in the UK?

Elections in the UK are usually held every five or so years for Parliament. The previous election was held in 2010, and the next one will presumably be in 2015.


When are the General Elections in the UK in 2010?

The UK general election of 2010 will be held on 6 May in 649 out of 650 UK constituencies to elect Members of Parliament (MPs). GA total of 650 seats will be contested, up from 646 in the previous election in 2005. The election was called on 6 April, and Parliament was dissolved on 12 April for the ensuing campaign. Voting will take place between 7.00 am and 10.00 pm.


Is there a Barangay Election on 2010?

Is there a barangay election in 2010?


When was Australia's last election held?

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When was Hung Out created?

Hung Out was created on 2010-04-23.