hung Parliament

hung Parliament
   A hung Parliament is one where – in the aftermath of a general election – no party has won a majority of the seats. The outcome is uncertain, the differences between the party performances being not very substantial. In February 1974, when the Conservatives actually outvoted Labour, Labour had four more seats but was well short of having a majority over all other parties combined. In the circumstances, outgoing Prime Minister Edward Heath tried to stay on as premier, hoping he would obtain Liberal backing. But his attempt failed and a minority government was formed. In the event of a hung Parliament, there is some dispute as to the role of the monarch. He or she might allow the leader of the previously largest party to carry on in office, invite the leader of the largest party to attempt to form a government, or invite an individual from the House of Commons to try to form a government which could command a Commons majority, by forming a coalition.

Glossary of UK Government and Politics . 2013.

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