The British parliamentary system is unique among European parliaments in that it prohibits the formation of coalition governments; specifically, if no political party wins a majority of legislative seats, new elections must be called, for political parties are prohibited from forming partnerships/coalitions with other parties in order to form a government.

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The British parliamentary system does allow for the formation of coalition governments. If no single party wins an outright majority, parties can form coalitions or agreements to create a majority government, as happened in 2010 with the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats.

The British Parliamentary System Is Unique Among European Parliaments in That