Predictions that there would be no clear winner were confirmed in mid-morning today when results showed that the Conservatives would not be able to win the 326 seats needed for an overall majority.
Although David Cameron’s party won most seats, Prime Minister Gordon Brown vowed to fight on and seek to stay in power through a partnership with the Lib Dems, whose much-heralded breakthrough failed to materialise.
With the final results still trickling in, Mr Brown returned to 10 Downing Street with plans to stay after Labour’s unexpectedly strong showing in a compelling, TV-driven election which produced a 65 % turnout at the polls.
Treasury Minister Philip Ozouf said that whoever filled the important positions of state, he was confident Jersey would build strong relationships with them and that all three parties were committed to bolstering the UK’s financial service industry, which was key to Jersey’s future
