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It's time to see if the polls are right.

Previously: the voting megathread

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[–] blackn1ght@feddit.uk 18 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It blows my mind that Tory candidates get even a single vote. Who's voting for them?!

[–] RedStrawberry@lemmy.blahaj.zone 23 points 4 months ago (1 children)

And reform, its bloody terrifing seeing them get so much support

[–] blackn1ght@feddit.uk 11 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yup. They've been coming second in most results so far. Not sure how much of it is a protest vote against the big two or people like their policies.

[–] HumanPenguin@feddit.uk 6 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Only one opposed to the trend. So long while before we can be sure.

But if it continures. Lab holds having huge reform vote. But Tory loss them being 3rd. It would support most Tories, only voting reform when they know Tories won't win. But hesitating when a reform win is possible. (edit: possible to prevent what they see as a more sane party)

Be interesting to see if that continues.