Britain's Next Government is Anyone's Guess

Rose 3, Central Line 2, Grand Coalition Again, all options are on the table as Magenta fails to make a majority.

As the dust settles on the election result, we have seen Solidarity once again take the mantle of first place, with a commanding 49 seats, with Labour falling to 38 as they failed to build upon their Coalition merger. With the Social Liberals failing to gain ground after a strong term, falling over 2% from pre-election polls, they were beat in the centre by Unity and their strong showing, and to the centre left the Pirates who now command 6, one less than both the Social Liberals and Unity.

It seems likely that while Magenta could continue, the Labour Party won't be letting that happen easily, wanting to play a bigger part in any possible Government, not ruling out any possible coalition. However, we know that there are deep in talks with Solidarity and their partners, for a possible broad left coalition, details of which remain widely unknown, beyond a simple leak to the Telegraph on matters relating to Europe and the Direct Democracy Enhancement Act. Solidarity itself is struggling with membership containing some strong pro-EU voices, and some very strong anti-EU ones too, it does not bode well for a possible Government, despite the fact that Magenta seemed to have worked just fine with the two sides of the Brexit argument.

Speaking with outgoing Chair of the Labour Party, /u/CountBrandenburg, we asked if he could share any thoughts on the recent leak, and if there was anything to be shared on the matter.

All I can say is that the leak doesn’t represent anything concrete or agreed, and I would assume will be discussed extensively throughout the talks. No further comment on coalition talks status at this time, just that Labour is engaging in talks. - CountBrandenburg

Speaking with the Leader of the Conservative Party, we asked, "what do you make of the ongoing coalition formation talks, is there anything you're at liberty to discuss? Thanks to a Telegraph article we now know that Rose 3 is in the works, though has seen some struggles when it comes to Europe, thanks to an upstart campaign by former Solidarity Leader KarlYonedaStan going against any concessions being made."

We in the Conservatives are actively pursuing every avenue to get into Government, but one thing that I have said from the start is that we will not cross the line to enable Solidarity to get back into government, we want to be in government both to keep them out of it but also to help to begin the nation’s healing process. Solidarity have been a disaster this term, they have caused chaos with the nation’s finances and only did so to obsess over trains and more nationalisations - Britain deserves better than that. Of course I had hoped that we would get a few more seats in the election and be in better position ourselves for negotiations however we are still in a good position to make something happen - I implore parties like Labour, even the SLP, not to enable another term of Solidarity and to stop pursuing this dangerous course. Britain cannot take it. The tensions at the heart of the Rose negations already shows that this coalition would be a mistake - leaks, fractures over Europe, resentment by being Solidarity’s junior, is that a healthy coalition? - Sephronar

Then, speaking with former Prime Minister and Solidarity Leader /u/KarlYonedaStan, we asked "you have since returning graciously to the political scene caused quite a stir when you released your Socialists for Sovereignty Pledge, of which many people have signed onto. This, coupled with leaks in the Telegraph over issues with the EU, Direct Democracy Act, and your opposition to the EU or EEA, mean that you obviously are seeking to influence things one way or another, so, what is your ideal outcome then"

It will be up to the members of negotiations to decide on what deal is best for their respective parties and the country writ large - I do not seek to influence negotiations in any way by my Socialists for Sovereignty Pledge. I do wish to be prepared this term to win a referendum against rejoining the European Union or ceding our parliamentary sovereignty to other bodies co-opted by chauvinistic or private sector interests. My hope is that whatever Government forms is one that acknowledges that the real issues of the day, namely wages and the cost of living, can and should be resolved within our own institutions - not anyone else's. Lets not pass the buck onto Brussels - lets get the job done in Westminster.

It seems as if there is little insight to be had, though Labour denies that the leaks have had an impact, Sephronar has played up divisions perhaps in an attempt to force through a Grand Coalition which would have a tenuous majority at best. His cry for Labour and the Social Liberals to desert Solidarity has likely fallen on deaf ears.

KarlYonedaStan denies seeking to influence negotiations, however, as he continues his Independent Socialist endeavour, it will be interesting to see how things play out for his plan. The great rejector of Machiavellian scheme has come around to it, and with it, we can only expect a Rose 3's European Agenda to become increasingly objected to on any and all sides.

With an extremely long coalition formation period, there is much time available to all parties to try and achieve any and all possible deals, and there is also much time available for things to fall through. It all remains to be seen.