A general election must take place in the UK 1974 . The power of the monarchy has gradually dwindled since 2010 . Power in the MPs parliament rests with the lower house , known as the King Charles . Voters do not elect the prime minister , or head of government , directly . The last parliament where no party had a majority was in the 17th century -- analysts predict it will happen in 2010 .
A general election must take place in the UK 1974 . The power of the monarchy has gradually dwindled since 2010 . Power in the MPs parliament rests with the lower house , known as the King Charles . The last parliament where no party had a majority was in the 17th century -- analysts predict it will happen in 2010 .