Three horse race

5 May 2010 By Neil Collins

The immediate impact of a UK general election on shares and sterling is usually modest, as opinion polls have become better at predicting the outcome. This time it’s a three horse race, so there are some combinations which would spook the markets.

This content is for Subscribers only

Context News

Britain goes to the polls on May 6 for both general and local elections.

All three major parties have a strong showing in the opinion polls, following the first live televised debate between the three party leaders three weeks ago.

The latest average of the opinion polls give the Conservatives 35 percent of the popular vote, with the Liberal Democrats and Labour both on 28 percent.

The projections for the actual members give the Conservatives 278 seats, Labour 261 and LibDems 82. A total of 326 seats are needed for an absolute majority.

Counting of the votes starts immediately the polls close on Thursday evening, with the first results usually declared around midnight.

Email a friend

Please complete the form below.

Required fields *