The Conservatives are on course to secure an overall majority at the next general election, having extended their lead across nearly all sections of society. (politics.co.uk)
Above all, no single party secured an overall majority, and as a result the country has had its first taste of coalition government since 1945. (theconversation.com)
The Sunday Times reported (#) that the former party treasurer and close friend of William Hague «has told friends he has given enough money and is unwilling to devote further resources to securing an overall majority in 2015.» (conservativehome.blogs.com)