I HAVE to say that those who are issuing dire warnings about the perils of a “hung” Parliament are either dissembling or just unintelligent.

The weight of evidence from history and other places in the world is against them.

Yes, there might be a temporary panic in the markets but then the markets panic all the time at the least provocation (that being the nature of those who work in them!) and they would settle down within a very short time.

Having seen this country progressively ruined by the “strong” governments of both main parties in the last 30 or so years, I am looking forward to real strength brought about by sensible coalition.

If we are not capable of that, I despair for the future of this country.

Malcolm Maddock, Jute Road, Acomb, York.


• The Conservative leader David Cameron has “lost” this General Election almost as much as Brown and Clegg. Already he is acting like a desperate man.

The chameleon-like leader is offering to do a deal with Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats, despite massive policy differences.

The bulk of the Tory membership are totally against anything but the current first-past-the-post voting system.

The Tories do not want us in the euro zone, the Tories would keep Trident, would not grant an amnesty to illegal immigrants, nor allow asylum seekers to work in Britain. The Lib Dems are passionate about the EU whereas most Conservatives are very sceptical or hate it.

The voters of Britain have said: “None of the above”, and only 65 per cent of our electorate turned out to vote, despite our nation being in the worst crisis since May 1940.

David Quarrie Lynden Way, Holgate, York.


• What a stark example of the misrepresentation of the wishes of the voting public – Labour, with 258 seats and only 29 per cent of the vote, the Lib Dems with only 57 seats and 23 per cent of the vote.

Is it any wonder Gordon Brown was not interested in proportional representation prior to this election. Nick Clegg needs to hold David Cameron to this pledge and get this travesty sorted out once and for all.

Bob Waite, Holgate, York.


• It’s over and just beginning.

The people have shouted, loud and clear, we don’t want Tories or Labour governing on their own any more.

We don’t want any more fast, decisive, unchallenged decision-making for the wealthy or for the poor and needy (which doesn’t happen).

Thank you for past services. Close the door on the way out. We want fair government for all, with all involved.

They both fought harder then ever before and neither came out on top.

So much for first-past-the-post. Turn the page. Next please; single transferable votes, please. Thank you, Nick Clegg.

George Appleby, Clifton, York.