“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.”

  • andrewta@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    I’m from the US so I’m a little confused by the statement of :

    looks set to secure the win with an estimated 410 seats - equating to an overall majority of 170

    They are going to have 410 seats or are they increasing by 410 seats?

    And explain the majority of 170 please. I’m lost.

    • AnarchistArtificer@slrpnk.net
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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.ca
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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.

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      Projected they will win 410 in total.

      326 required for overall majority.

      652 seats - 410 Labour = 242 left for everyone else.

      410 - 242 = majority of 158