How long will the new UK coalition government last?!

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How long will the new UK coalition government last?!

0-6 months
0
No votes
6-12 months
0
No votes
1-2 years
1
25%
3+ years
1
25%
A full 5 year Parliamentary term
2
50%
 
Total votes: 4

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How long will the new UK coalition government last?!

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A new Government still in the honeymoon phase, how long will it last?

I say a year or two before the differences become insufferable.
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I voted 5 years simply because that's part of the coalition agreement (rather controversially too, I believe).
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I voted 3+ years. It should be rather stable as there is a big majority and no upcoming EU or war related controversies. The Lib Dem pinko wing are giving the deal a chance.

Nick Clegg has started work: he did a good job mowing the Downing Street lawn and makes a rather good cup of tea. :twisted:
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I think the Liberal Democrat Quislings are in it for the full term. :wink:
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The coalition is still going.

The Conservatives have implemented harsh welfare cust and schemes, some hospital and school privatisation, and gerrymandered the constituencies so they get more seats. And the Liberal Democrats have got......... :twisted:
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I still think they'll cling on to power for as long as they can.
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Is George Osborne a real person or is he an actor playing an OTT Alan B'stard type?
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How come those legitimately claiming social security benefits are constantly stigmatised, yet when a Conservative government minister steals a load of state cash the Conservatives defend her?
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