Britain operates under a first-past-the-post voting system, where the composition of the parliament is determined by the number of seats each party wins rather than the overall vote share. This system is currently in place for the ongoing election process in the country.
With 650 constituencies across the nation, voters are participating by casting their ballots to choose the member of parliament (MP) who will represent their respective areas. The leader of the party that secures a majority of these constituencies will then become the prime minister and have the opportunity to form a government. The key number to achieve in this process is 326 seats, which constitutes an overall majority.
In the event that no single party reaches the 326-seat threshold required for an outright majority, the largest party may opt to govern as a minority government. Alternatively, they could explore the possibility of forming a coalition with other political groups to collectively surpass the majority mark.
