“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.”

  • 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.