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I wouldn't be surprised if turnout was low. There will be a lot of people suffering from 'voter fatigue'. There has been an almost constant bombardment of heavy politics since the Scottish independence referendum in 2014.
Would you agree with me that a low turnout further benefits the voting totals for the Conservatives?
Would you agree with me that a low turnout further benefits the voting totals for the Conservatives?
I'd assume so, because Conservative voters generally tend to be older, and therefore turn out in greater numbers. Left wing parties have always had trouble with getting out their young voters.
Would you agree with me that a low turnout further benefits the voting totals for the Conservatives?
Probably, yes. Youth turnout used to be almost as high as turnout for other age groups in the past, but since around 2001 it's been much lower. I always thought an increased number of young people going to university might have had an impact, since young people are much less likely to have a fixed address due to moving around a lot.
When pigs fly. Labour have a lot of safe seats, they're going to take a bashing, but they'll remain the opposition.
I'd guess center-left voters will vote strategically, going for Labour or Liberal depending on which is more likely to win in their seat. Does a huge majority have much benefit there? Seems like Parliament members tend to vote against their party much less often than US congressmen.
I'd guess center-left voters will vote strategically, going for Labour or Liberal depending on which is more likely to win in their seat. Does a huge majority have much benefit there? Seems like Parliament members tend to vote against their party much less often than US congressmen.
Parties aren't unified on everything, but the Conservatives seem to agree on most things. With a narrow majority the Conservatives have had to water down many of their polices in order to win wider support, with a large majority they can push through a stronger conservative agenda without having to worry about appeasing the opposition parties.
Labour should have just said no. I know why they didn't. they'd look weak if they did, but in the result of any general election Labour will suffer greatly and the opposition will almost be decimated. Regardless of your political views, this shouldn't be good news. It's like the Lib Dems were able to 'tone down' Tory policies while they were in a coalition with them - having a strong opposition can achieve the same result.
Labour should have just said no. I know why they didn't. they'd look weak if they did, but in the result of any general election Labour will suffer greatly and the opposition will almost be decimated. Regardless of your political views, this shouldn't be good news.
Because they want to get rid of Corbyn. Better take the beating now rather than wait until 2020 for the same result. Although I have a funny feeling that he'll stay even if they take a heavy loss.
I think there actually is/was one called electricspider or something, who liked climates colder than Scotland itself which was odd.
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