The real majority held by Conservative government
The Conservatives have a national majority of 12 after the General Election.
However, this is not strictly true.
The Sinn Fein MPs from Northern Ireland don’t take their seats in the House of Commons, resulting in a more comfortable advantage of 16.
PHILIP G HAWKINS Sholing, Southampton
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