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"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."

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[-] andrewta@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week 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 10 points 1 week 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)

[-] andrewta@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago
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