There’s no going back now…David Cameron has become Prime Minister of Britain’s first coalition in 70 years. 

Cameron commented: ‘Nick Clegg and I are both political leaders who want to put aside party differences and work hard for the common good and for the national interest.”

What do you think the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition will mean for Britain?  How do you feel about it?

I’m focusing on the positives… a change in government was needed and it’s a great opportunity for a combined Cameron/Clegg way forward. ‘Compromise’ is always mentioned in a bad-light, but it’s an inevitable outcome as no party won a majority vote.

They’ve got to sort out rising unemployment as a priority… it’s ridiculous the number of people out of work!

Agreed, I’m actually quite excited about it, it will be really interesting to see what they can achieve, and it’s really nice to see fresh faces with fresh ideas.  It turns out pretty well from my point of view, there was a few policies from the Lib Dems that I wanted that the Conservatives weren’t offering and vice versa, and a lot of these have been agreed on now as part of the joint compromise.  Not sure how they’re going to work together on things like immigration mind you, don’t see how they’ll ever find common ground on a few issues…

HardyG - 13 May 2010 11:41 AM

Agreed, I’m actually quite excited about it, it will be really interesting to see what they can achieve, and it’s really nice to see fresh faces with fresh ideas.  It turns out pretty well from my point of view, there was a few policies from the Lib Dems that I wanted that the Conservatives weren’t offering and vice versa, and a lot of these have been agreed on now as part of the joint compromise.  Not sure how they’re going to work together on things like immigration mind you, don’t see how they’ll ever find common ground on a few issues…

Totally agree with HardyG. No one party would have represented my views and i think the combination of Lib Dems and Conservatives is really exciting. I feel positive about this and am looking forward to seeing what the coalition can do.

I do not understand the fear being spread by the media with regards to no one party winning a majority. This isnt a new idea infact many goverments work this way. AND doesnt this mean the country as a whole is represented in a much better way with differing views being discussed in by a government in power… debate and discussion can only be a good thing

Well,what can I say…....this jobs is not about coalition and united among politics ,It contributes, the buttom line is how would you solved and sorted the problem of the country,especially employment for the people….......then the economy.if only so-Then people here are satisfied,well if people saw and felt the very good result for benefit for the country then they will not interpreted negatively among the politics talk and promises.They need to show the important action to make the better United Kingdom,or better than past labour party,Prime Minister.you sorted out this problem then my vote is worth about it…thank you!

I was expecting to see everyone bad mouthing the tories and bemoaning the coalition,  and I am very pleased to see that I am not the only one who feels very optimistic about the coalition, and the polictical changes it represents.

Not sure I support a change to the voting system and I would prefer a referendum on that decision.  I too liked some Lib Dem policies and some Conservative ones. Cam says the new coalition represent Liberal Conservatives - is it just me or does that sound like the ideal party. Certainly what Blair tried to create with “New Labour” - mid left or mid right.

I really believe that David Cameron has a momentous opportunity to rescue peoples faith in british politics and politicians, and I also like the younger faces in Downing street, as well as in council seats across the UK.  Lets hope they can work together and deliver on their promises - as I say I genuinely have a very positive feeling about this new government - Dont let us down Cam & Clegg.

Only time will tell, but let’s give them a chance. All the Ya-boo politics of the past few decades has damaged our system and faith in our elected representatives. Let’s hope this new lot look after OUR interests and not just their own. It is going to take a lot of hard work to resolve the deficit and debt crisis, and two parties’ input should be better than one.

I think any change is better then none. As it is there are many problems that will need tackeling in similar ways and any party who is going to have to do the job is going to be hated for it.. But I think it’s about time that the parties will actually stand by their leaders! There is a reason that there is a party leader, and it isn’t to create chaos. So make this coalition stand!

My Urban Life Team - 12 May 2010 04:40 PM

There’s no going back now…David Cameron has become Prime Minister of Britain’s first coalition in 70 years. 

Cameron commented: ‘Nick Clegg and I are both political leaders who want to put aside party differences and work hard for the common good and for the national interest.”

What do you think the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition will mean for Britain?  How do you feel about it?

At the moment I can’t fault this double act, I read the Metro’s analysis of the LibCon policies and I’m happy with what they have in mind, I would prefer PR to this Alternative Vote but if there is a referendum as promised I can voice my opinions then.

II read a very apt discription of the new government the other day.  While the leaders are acting like a newly wed couple, many of the in-laws are sitting back and saying it is not right.  I say good on them for giving it a go, but if either or both of them screw it up, neither will win the next election.

well, within a couple of weeks of taking office Ive already been told that it is likely I shall be made redundant.  The organisation has also been told that we arent able to make any compulsory redundancies (as it wont look good politically no doubt)  and Im sure this is going to be the same within many organisations.

Furthermore, I cant recall reading about the hike in CGT on 2nd homes in the Tory manifesto and seems to to me that we have elements which are the worst of both parties.

A big thumbs down from me!!

Hell - Wouldn’t trust them to run a raffle