So with DUP potentially onboard for an election how many extra MPs would the govt need?
434 required
Cons (288) + DUP (10)= needs 136 Labour
If add SNP (35)= need 101 Lab
If add Lib Dem (19)= need 82 Lab
If add Plaid (4)= need 78 Lab
If add a dozen former Tories= 66 Lab
434 required
Cons (288) + DUP (10)= needs 136 Labour
If add SNP (35)= need 101 Lab
If add Lib Dem (19)= need 82 Lab
If add Plaid (4)= need 78 Lab
If add a dozen former Tories= 66 Lab
It’s a tall order. If other opposition parties come on board than Corbyn, even with PLP resistance, could get the votes. But prob would require at least the SNP to move. Possible you might be able to push former Tories number up too if Cons dangle the restoration of the whip.
Though bigger significance of DUP convergence to an election is greater viability for a “one line bill” specifying date of election which requires only a simple majority. Though, question is, what do they want in return?
