Election

[LordBen]

perhaps political theory should be a mandatory class for all during the later years of secondary education to give a better understanding of how these things work, party picking should not be part of the course as what the parties stand for and their remit for election change with the wind and popularity.

+1 to this!

And concerning the Queen's standing on this, am I right in thinking that I heard something on TV earlier that after a certain amount of days (21?) without some sort of mutual agreement from the parties OR the PM resigning OR parliamentary vote of no confidence she must invite the the party with most votes (Conservative) to form a government.

Ignore me if I'm wrong, but I'm relatively sure I heard something along those lines...

[Redpierre]

The Lib Dems have said repeatedly they'll back whoever gets the most votes. Conservatives look to be backed.

I think you will find the parties will form alliances that give them the best return for their own party not what is best for the country, an example of this is the Pride of Cymru with 3 seats may have mentioned they will back the Conservatives for 300 million extra for their area.