Labour & Conservative Election Campaigns Begin

The video discusses the unpredictable nature of the upcoming UK election, highlighting the challenges faced by major political parties due to voter disloyalty and the rise of smaller parties like UKIP and SNP. It explores the potential for a constitutional crisis if the Prime Minister comes from a party with fewer seats and the complexities of forming a government in such a fragmented political landscape. Campaign strategies of the Conservative and Labour parties are examined, along with the impact of local battles and the decline of the Liberal Democrats. The video concludes with the possibility of a lengthy government formation process post-election.

What implications does the lack of voter loyalty have for the main political parties?

In what ways did the 2010 election differ from the expectations for the upcoming election?