[Politics] Tory meltdown finally arrived [was: incoming]...

[Thunder Bolt]

I understand your frustration with referendums but how else would people be able to show their approval or disapproval of the government imposing a mayor whether we want one or not. At least it would give democracy a chance, unlike what we are being presented with.

The problem in this country is apathy. More people don’t bother to vote, than actually do vote, so therefore decisions are made which people don’t like, but sit back moaning about it.

Women died to give me the vote, so I will always vote.

 

[Pavilionaire]

These Tory loss figures are remarkable. In voter terms we are now down to the bare bones, i.e. those voters who have always voted Tory and don't even think about it, or even consider the issues, plus those who simply can't stand Farage.

I'm mindful many will have been eligible to vote but chosen not to, but how big is that number? Getting smaller year on year.

It is incredible how far and how fast the Tories have fallen, and it is also incredible how that centre-right, one nation voter that dominated the outcome of elections for decades in the UK has now become disenfranchised and unrepresented.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

These Tory loss figures are remarkable. In voter terms we are now down to the bare bones, i.e. those voters who have always voted Tory and don't even think about it, or even consider the issues, plus those who simply can't stand Farage.

I'm mindful many will have been eligible to vote but chosen not to, but how big is that number? Getting smaller year on year.

It is incredible how far and how fast the Tories have fallen, and it is also incredible how that centre-right, one nation voter that dominated the outcome of elections for decades in the UK has now become disenfranchised and unrepresented.

Here is my area. 57 tory seats lost, 57 Reform seats gained.

 

[ManOfSussex]

Here is my area. 57 tory seats lost, 57 Reform seats gained.

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I see Faversham returned a Lib Dem. I also noted interestingly all 5 Tunbridge Wells wards did also. You'd never be saying that a few years back.