Gilbert governed for his entire term as Prime Minister a majority in the house. Under Taft they governed a dominant majority until a vote of no confidence was held and 12 MP's were removed from there seats. These were replaced mostly by the National Conservative Party weakening the government significantly.
Harding went into government with the Peoples Union Party though this coalition collapsed in 1582 and a full majority was formed. The government did not regain power in the 1591 general election.
The SLP in 1591 only held 61 seats 23 seats of a majority. They entered into a coalition with the Workers Action Party and the deputy leader was Brandon Cohen. After James's death in 1594 he seized power though this was a highly unpopular decision. He was removed 5 months later and replaced by a SLP leader. Under Lawrence the government gained a majority in 1596. Lawrence retired in 1600 aged 84 and appointed Hudson as his successor. The party became hugely unpopular under his leadership as he was a support of Cohen and his leadership led to the collapse of the government.
Farmer and Agriculturalists at this time dominated the population with 59% being farmers. The EPP were an alternative who promised economic growth and farmers wouldn't be left behind. However this was not the case. Expensive renewable energy plants were built across the country. The government quit its grant scheme for multinational corporations which stagnated the economies. Soon the economy was worse before the EPP came into power. This led to the rise of Liberal Islanders Party.
