by Antafrica » Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:18 am
by Tairoth » Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:23 am
by Antafrica » Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:30 am
by Chestaan » Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:33 am
by Tairoth » Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:34 am
Antafrica wrote:That would make sense except that to me it seems like the liberal democrats are to the left of labour, especially since we're dealing with the new labor party. Is there a chance of the liberal democrats replacing the labour party as the dominant centre left party or is the discontent with labour not to that point yet?
by Not quite given up peoples » Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:35 am
by Free Arland » Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:37 am
Antafrica wrote:Is there a chance of the liberal democrats replacing the labour party as the dominant centre left party or is the discontent with labour not to that point yet?
by Cromarty » Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:38 am
Nick Clegg is a power hungry twat.Antafrica wrote:That would make sense except that to me it seems like the liberal democrats are to the left of labour, especially since we're dealing with the new labor party.
Is there a chance of the liberal democrats replacing the labour party as the dominant centre left party or is the discontent with labour not to that point yet?
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by Free Arland » Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:41 am
Cromarty wrote:No. Not a chance. 4 out of 5 Lib Dem voters have abandoned them.
by Aethelstania » Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:41 am
by ArghNeedAName » Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:55 am
Antafrica wrote:I'm American but I'm in college right now and I've been learning about politics in the UK. The one thing I can't really grasp are what the major policy platform differences are between the Liberal Democrats and Labour? To me they both look like progressive centre left parties. Also why did the Lib Dems form a coalition with the Conservatives? I know if there's no majority new elections have to be called (at least that's how it is in other parliamentary systems, correct me if I'm wrong about the UK) but to me that makes more sense than a right-left coalition. Has it forced Cameron to be more moderate?
Last but not least I know the UK is unitary but I've only ever lived in a Federal system and I was wondering if the local governments have any power at all and what turnout is like in local elections.
I know these questions might seem like something that could be easily looked up but I have looked them up and I'm still not really grasping it so I thought the insight of someone who actually lives in the UK (or any other unitary system) would help.
by Yewhohohopia » Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:59 am
Antafrica wrote:I'm American but I'm in college right now and I've been learning about politics in the UK. The one thing I can't really grasp are what the major policy platform differences are between the Liberal Democrats and Labour? To me they both look like progressive centre left parties.
Also why did the Lib Dems form a coalition with the Conservatives?
I know if there's no majority new elections have to be called (at least that's how it is in other parliamentary systems, correct me if I'm wrong about the UK) but to me that makes more sense than a right-left coalition.
Has it forced Cameron to be more moderate?
Last but not least I know the UK is unitary but I've only ever lived in a Federal system and I was wondering if the local governments have any power at all and what turnout is like in local elections.
by Souseiseki » Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:26 am
Antafrica wrote:I'm American but I'm in college right now and I've been learning about politics in the UK. The one thing I can't really grasp are what the major policy platform differences are between the Liberal Democrats and Labour? To me they both look like progressive centre left parties. Also why did the Lib Dems form a coalition with the Conservatives? I know if there's no majority new elections have to be called (at least that's how it is in other parliamentary systems, correct me if I'm wrong about the UK) but to me that makes more sense than a right-left coalition. Has it forced Cameron to be more moderate?
Last but not least I know the UK is unitary but I've only ever lived in a Federal system and I was wondering if the local governments have any power at all and what turnout is like in local elections.
I know these questions might seem like something that could be easily looked up but I have looked them up and I'm still not really grasping it so I thought the insight of someone who actually lives in the UK (or any other unitary system) would help.
by Forsakia » Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:36 am
by Antafrica » Sat Oct 20, 2012 12:50 pm
by Tratvia » Sat Oct 20, 2012 1:05 pm
Antafrica wrote:Okay so this is what I've gathered so far.
1.lib dems are more oriented towards social liberal policies and electoral reform than labour.
2. The party is kind of a mess though and a lot of people think they sold out.
3. Nobody really likes Nick Clegg.
4. Local government in the UK is a joke.
Is there any reason in particular why the AV referendum failed? I've always thought it was a good idea and I can see why the parties would hate it but I would think it would have a pretty good chance as a referendum.
by Cromarty » Sat Oct 20, 2012 3:16 pm
Cerian Quilor wrote:There's a difference between breaking the rules, and being well....Cromarty...
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by Johz » Sat Oct 20, 2012 4:11 pm
Antafrica wrote:I'm American but I'm in college right now and I've been learning about politics in the UK. The one thing I can't really grasp are what the major policy platform differences are between the Liberal Democrats and Labour? To me they both look like progressive centre left parties. Also why did the Lib Dems form a coalition with the Conservatives? I know if there's no majority new elections have to be called (at least that's how it is in other parliamentary systems, correct me if I'm wrong about the UK) but to me that makes more sense than a right-left coalition. Has it forced Cameron to be more moderate?
Last but not least I know the UK is unitary but I've only ever lived in a Federal system and I was wondering if the local governments have any power at all and what turnout is like in local elections.
I know these questions might seem like something that could be easily looked up but I have looked them up and I'm still not really grasping it so I thought the insight of someone who actually lives in the UK (or any other unitary system) would help.
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