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It would require that our elected representatives behave like grown-ups. Which would be nice.

or the ruling party failing to produce any policies that can be supported by the whole house. Surely that can't be so difficult??

I can't imagine that would go down well with voters in a subsequent election.

There is no requirement for the larger party to have a DPM from the smaller party, that was just a convenient offer for Cameron to persuade Clegg over the line.

So, actually, both situation are possible... Early elections can be held only: • if a motion for an early general election is agreed either by at least two-thirds of the whole House or without division or; • if a motion of no confidence is passed and no alternative government is confirmed by...

No... Labours 4-year-term and Conservatives 'enhanced 55% majority' were both voted down... so it is a straight majority vote.

Parliament can vote for a dissolution... if no one is able to govern. However, I am sure the larger parties would be pretty keen to avoid being seen to be responsible for such a decision.