Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
After the May 2010 general election, which two parties formed a coalition government?
- ALabour and the Liberal Democrats
- BLabour and the Scottish National Party
- CThe Conservatives and Labour
- DThe Conservatives and the Liberal DemocratsRight answer
Answer: The Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats
In 2010 no party gained an overall majority, so the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats joined forces and the Conservative leader, David Cameron, became Prime Minister.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "Britain since 1945". Practice question 291 of 651, written in our own words.