By Community Correspondent Sonia Giga.

The May 2010 elections had the public in a political frenzy. With the national debates and possibility of a hung Parliament politics was the only discussion on everyone’s mind.

For many this election was the first general election they had ever voted in and wasn’t an experience they are likely to forget soon.

“It was a once in a life time experience, because the 2010 election was one of the most important elections in history and as a hung parliament was likely, this made voting even more important. Because Labour won in my constituency it made it seem as if my vote had counted.” Raman Kumar.

Though the experience of voting was exciting not all voters were happy with the outcome of the elections. “What people wanted weren’t reflected in the results” Stated Charlie Khaira.

Many students who are a year or less younger than the voting age were also disappointed with the results as the Party they favoured didn’t win a majority. Some believed that Labour was the best option. For some it’s because of family traditions and for others it was the belief that Labour would provide the best outcome for the next few years of their lives. Some 17 year olds had the attitude that “Labour had made all the mistakes they can make putting them in the best positions as they know what to do and what not to do.”

With the recent resignation of David Laws the Treasury chief secretary, due to allegations against him could people be re-thinking their choice in government?