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Businesses are concerned by the prospect of a minority government.
It's my humble opinion that some of the bigger companies just want to have

a politician they can call to get stuff done for themselves.
One, single politician. One politician who can control his party
so that the businessman can get his wish.

this is from Reuters: ENJOY

Businesses concerned about inconclusive election

Nearly two-thirds of British businesses are concerned about the potential impact of no party winning an outright majority in a May 6 parliamentary election, according to a British Chambers of Commerce survey on Monday.

Opinion polls indicate Britain is heading for a hung parliament, a rare outcome in British politics in which no party has overall control, prompting concern about political deadlock hampering efforts to cut a record budget deficit.

While some market participants have become more open to the idea, the BCC's business survey showed 65 percent of the 300 companies polled were either "concerned" or "very concerned" about the impact a hung parliament would have on their business.

"Businesses are right to be wary about the prospect of a hung parliament. Instinctively, companies prefer a clear mandate to lead and govern," said BCC Director General David Frost.

"With our economy still fragile and the public finances in a dire state, the overwhelming concern is whether a hung parliament will provide decisive action around the UK's unsustainable deficit."

This was the first time the BCC had included a question on the prospects of a hung parliament in their monthly survey, which aims to canvass businesses' views on topical matters.

The economy has become a key election battle ground, with the Labour party, in power for 13 years, arguing spending cuts to trim the budget deficit must be delayed until economic recovery is assured, while the opposition Conservatives want to start cutting sooner.

Asked which form of taxation, aside from planned increases such as to the National Insurance payroll tax, were most likely to rise after the election, 54 percent said the VAT sales tax, while 12 percent predicted a hike in income tax.

Last Friday, ratings agency Moody's said a hung parliament would not necessarily hurt Britain's triple-A rating as there is a broad political consensus on the need to cut the deficit.

(Reporting by Kylie MacLellan)

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postscript:

It's nice of the media to admit that broad political consensus is a good thing. Every politican knows what's right. They just don't do it, because nobody can force them to.

Unless they're in a coalition

Only the necessary things will get done.

-Cosusbelly67

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This blog will help the UK voters decide whether a minority government is what's best for the country.
If you're sick of serial dictatorships, where politicians don't listen, a coalition government will be careful to act on your behalf.
There are no clear leaders in the election, according to Yougov polls.
Have you noticed how anxious the parties are now?
Talking out of both sides of their mouths.

"I'm a consensus politician, but a hung parliament will be nuts."

Do we have the politicians' attention?
I think so. It's the first time in a long while.
That's the way it should always be.

-Cosusbelly67