Sentences with phrase «full coalition deal»
That is one good reason why something short of a full coalition deal — like a «confidence and supply» agreement with the Lib Dems and others, including possibly Ukip and the DUP — could work.
https://www.theguardian.com/ Not exact matches
He knew full well that entering the coalition deal would destroy electoral reform for a generation.
Whether Nick Clegg (assuming he still leads his party) and his colleagues are up for a deal — either in the form of a full coalition or a looser confidence - and - supply arrangement — is another matter, which might not be resolved for some days.
It's time to stop the puffing of electoral pacts and hints of eventual mergers, and accept that the Coalition is a short - term and not a long - term arrangement: a specific deal meeting specific needs, that's delivering a great deal of good and which should last the full course of this Parliament.
After a momentous week which will define British politics until the next election, it is worth pausing to think what might have happened if Mr Cameron had not decided by 7 May to go for a full - blown coalition with the Liberal Democrats rather than a deal under which they would support the Tories in key Commons votes.
The deal does not have to be a full coalition but could range from Lib Dems in the cabinet to an agreement not to vote down the minority government in exchange for policy pledges.
«A grubby little compromise» is how the AV option was described — we all wanted full PR — an a grubby compromise now defines the coalition deal itself.
Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will deliver full details of their historic coalition deal today.
With David Cameron beginning his first full day as prime minister, Tory right - wingers and some Liberal Democrats have expressed reservations about the terms of the parties» coalition deal.
The new Conservative - Liberal Democrat coalition unveiled its full policy document this morning, building on the deal agreed during talks between the parties last week.