But there are reports that some firms have ordered their bond traders to start work at 1am on Friday, given the unclear outcome of the UK general election the previous day.
For a sober real-world example, take the period just after the indecisive UK general election when, as readers will recall, everyone felt uncertain about who would form the next government and what policies they would follow.
After queues meant people were unable to vote in some parts of England in the 2010 UK General Election, Mr Mackay announced changes would be made so that those who turn up at the polling station in time would still be able to cast their ballot, even if the polling station had closed.
Mr Shapps rejected the suggestion of an electoral pact between the Conservatives and the UK Independence Party - which wants the UK to leave the European Union - at the next General Election.
But he says the UK should not consider signing up until at least after the general election after next.
On Monday, senior Tory MP Michael Fabricant suggested an electoral pact with the UK Independence Party, promising such a vote after the next general election.
BBC: UK government begins 'comprehensive' audit of EU powers
The Conservatives' coalition partners, the Liberal Democrats, have traditionally been the most pro-European of the major UK political parties and the coalition agreement drawn up after the 2010 general election states "we will ensure that the British government is a positive participant in the European Union".
Mr Monti's comments come after UK Prime Minister David Cameron promised such a referendum if he wins the next general election outright.
This is especially true in the UK at present, where new technology will play a greater role than ever before in the upcoming general election.
All three of the UK's largest parties committed themselves to changing the make-up of the Lords in their 2010 general election manifestos but there has been little sign of agreement on the way forward.
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