The poll suggests Sir Keir Starmer's party has won with an estimated overall majority of 170 seats - while the Conservatives, led by Rishi Sunak, look likely to record their lowest seat tally in the party's history.

“The poll suggests Sir Keir Starmer’s party has won with an estimated overall majority of 170 seats - while the Conservatives, led by Rishi Sunak, look likely to record their lowest seat tally in the party’s history.”

  • AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    4 months ago

    There are 650 seats in total. 326 seats are therefore needed for a parliamentary majority. Labour are predicted to get around 410 seats, which would give them a majority of 84 seats (a huge majority). The 170 figure is how many seats they have gained this election. i.e. in 2019, they got 240, I think (410 - 170)

    • GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.caEnglish
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      4 months ago

      Slight correction. The 170 refers to how many more seats they have compared to everyone else.

      410 - (650 - 410) = 170

      So 84 of their members could vote against a bill and it would still pass, which is significant. I think? I’m not sure how contentious votes are within party in the UK.