Well, it's taken five days of wrangling but the UK finally has a government and I don't mind betraying myself and saying that I am a little hopeful. I had expected the idea of having DC in No.10 to be utterly depressing and the notion of a Con-Lib Coalition as horrifying, but I am... pleased and hopeful.
I don't know if it's the fact that Cameron didn't win his outright majority, but I have found his statements to the press in the last few days to be without his now signature smarmy tones and public school arrogance, possibly even with a certain amount of humility that I think is essential for the job.
As for hopeful, I think that the idea of UK politicians having to listen to one another and come to a mutual understanding that benefits the whole nation rather than there own support-base is very exciting. I think that the two party system where every 10 years or so you get a completely polarised new government trying their hardest to have their way until they're ousted again has led to inefficiency in economics and public services.
I'm hoping that a coalition government will bring balance, fairness and stability to the UK, however I am realistic that the signs aren't all there. I am particularly concerned that the press has already begun to say that "it'll never work" and is publishing stories that appear aimed solely at driving a wedge between either the parties of the coalition or them and their supporters.
Come on UK, lets reject our national cynicism for a change and give hoping a little go!
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