The BJP had a small overall majority by itself in the previous Parliament though with its allies governed with a massive lead over the Opposition. They now longer have that, but with its supporters, … (View Post)

That’s my view too. It’s never been fertile territory for the LDs, though perhaps that was the point of Casino’s outside punt. (View Post)

Tories for Palmer made their first appearance 2005-10. He was very narrowly defeated in that election. (View Post)

That’s about what I’m expecting too seats wise. (View Post)

Prorogation makes the end of the Parliamentary session and happens every year, so it's a kind of suspension. Dissolution marks the termination of that Parliament, meaning there are then no MPs. The e… (View Post)