The War at Home: Labour Defences (Part Two) – politicalbetting.com
There are eight seats which Labour won in 2019 adjusted for the new boundaries, but where you can get real odds (1/10 or longer) on them winning this time. The first four were covered earlier. The final four are below.
After the Truss-o-nomics on steroids Reform "contract". The clever bits presentationally are signally to oldies, no IC on your private pension and basically no IHT, plus all the sabre rattling over immigration.
The Tories with their weird try to park their tank on Reform lawn early on, only then to launch a manifesto that was the biggest nothingness, keep calm and carry on doing the same thing, really are left in no-man's land.
The Telegraph really have been putting out some proper loony-tunes stuff the past few days. The one with your kid born today will never know anything but a Labour government until they are well into adulthood i.e 4 term government. No, nothing could possibly go wrong in 20 years that might get a government kicked out before 4 terms.
The Telegraph really have been putting out some proper loony-tunes stuff the past few days. The one with your kid born today will never know anything but a Labour government until they are well into adulthood i.e 4 term government. No, nothing could possibly go wrong in 20 years that might get a government kicked out before 4 terms.
It's extremely hard to see Labour losing any seats, never mind many.
The one from this list and the last post (thanks Pip) that I did wonder about was Canterbury. The students will be away. Those that stay may be tempted to the Greens. Wouldn't take much of the rest of her vote peeling away to make it vulnerable.
The Telegraph really have been putting out some proper loony-tunes stuff the past few days. The one with your kid born today will never know anything but a Labour government until they are well into adulthood i.e 4 term government. No, nothing could possibly go wrong in 20 years that might get a government kicked out before 4 terms.
The one suggesting VAT on private school fees, could have a similar effect on rural towns as the Miners' Strike, was my favourite.
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
Incidentally, whilst driving through a local village I saw a Labour board outside a house. Except this was mainly red, with LABOUR in yellow, but the left and right edges merged into a union jack.
I'm used to the Conservatives using the flag in this way, but have Labour used it before? If so, I can't remember seeing it.
It's like when your baby hammers the high chair tray until the bowl tips up and bounces over their head. The puree drips down their face and they stare at you like they've they proven something significant.
The Telegraph really have been putting out some proper loony-tunes stuff the past few days. The one with your kid born today will never know anything but a Labour government until they are well into adulthood i.e 4 term government. No, nothing could possibly go wrong in 20 years that might get a government kicked out before 4 terms.
The one suggesting VAT on private school fees, could have a similar effect on rural towns as the Miners' Strike, was my favourite.
Well, it could do. Abbots Bromley has gone into an economic tailspin since the school closed. You can imagine it wouldn't be great news for, say, Llandovery or Wellington.
Whether it would be as widespread as the impact of pit closures is a rather different question.
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
Rather more activity on the ground this week, with the Corbyn campaign in particular taking off after a slow start.
They held a number of mini-rallies over the weekend - I walked past one at Archway on Saturday afternoon, where there were maybe 20-25 people listening to him speak, with as many again milling around in the vicinity. Apparently there had been heavier turnout in the morning - Socialist Worker reckons there were "around 400", though I take that with a pinch of salt. By contrast, Labour had set up closer to Finsbury Park with a group of around 15 people with placards and leaflets, but no speeches and not much interest from passers by.
Corbyn's been pushing heavily on the theme of NHS privatisation - attacking Labour's Nargund, who runs a chain of fertility clinics. Labour are running a more positive campaign, based solely on national politics and not mentioning Corbyn at all. Both have dedicated websites and active social media. Local media have long-standing relationships with Corbyn and have attacked Nargund for not making much of an effort to engage with them.
I've now been canvassed by both camps. I asked both what they thought was the most important local issue at the election, and both provided depressingly NIMBYish answers about (different) nearby planning disputes... in retrospect, I should have asked something about national politics! Meanwhile, I've had two leaflet drops from Labour, and one from Corbyn. Labour are apparently moving into "get out the postal vote" mode for the next week, whilst Corbyn is still running normal canvassing sessions.
It looks like we'll soon be getting a constituency poll after a successful fundraiser - I'm not sure if it'll shed much light as constituency polling is notoriously unreliable and the important demographic factors here (religion, housing tenure, and length of time living in the constituency) aren't ones that are ordinarily controlled for by the pollsters.
In summary, Corbyn's campaign experience is beginning to show. However, it's not (yet!) at a by-election level and with postal votes now going out it may be that the increase in activity has come too late. At the Corbyn rally, I overheard two women very confidently telling a third that Corbyn wasn't standing in this election, and that he had been replaced by Keir Starmer - so perhaps no amount of campaigning would be enough for him to win.
Corbyn Street
Labour: 3 window posters (same number as last week, but one house gained and one lost) Corbyn: 2 window posters (up one from last week) Lib Dem: 0 (but one window poster and one garden stake in adjacent streets - not a "winning here" because not even the most optimistic LD would claim that!)
Incidentally, whilst driving through a local village I saw a Labour board outside a house. Except this was mainly red, with LABOUR in yellow, but the left and right edges merged into a union jack.
I'm used to the Conservatives using the flag in this way, but have Labour used it before? If so, I can't remember seeing it.
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
Incidentally, whilst driving through a local village I saw a Labour board outside a house. Except this was mainly red, with LABOUR in yellow, but the left and right edges merged into a union jack.
I'm used to the Conservatives using the flag in this way, but have Labour used it before? If so, I can't remember seeing it.
Like this? I can’t remember seeing it either.
Exactly. Apols; I must have been wrong about it being on the left side as well. I was driving at the time...
Incidentally, whilst driving through a local village I saw a Labour board outside a house. Except this was mainly red, with LABOUR in yellow, but the left and right edges merged into a union jack.
I'm used to the Conservatives using the flag in this way, but have Labour used it before? If so, I can't remember seeing it.
Blair (less so) and 60s Wilson. They do once they are getting near power, simply because the party tends to have a large influx of more “average” members/MPs/staff which outnumbers those who dislike it.
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
That’s the question, after reform had torn the Tory vote in half and taken way 20% of the Labour vote you are suddenly in a position where the winner is a candidate with 30% of the vote with second place on 28% and third on 27%.
Good luck identifying the party in each position in those circumstances
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
It's not wishcasting, if it were I'd make it as a prediction. It could just as easily be Lab 44 Con 21 Ref 10
The declining Labour share however needs to stall or they will indeed be heading towards mid 30s, they are currently on track for 39/40
An incoming Government should consider scrapping most sentences of up to a year in length, in order to tackle the prison overcrowding crisis, a former Labour Justice Secretary Lord Falconer has said.
The Telegraph really have been putting out some proper loony-tunes stuff the past few days. The one with your kid born today will never know anything but a Labour government until they are well into adulthood i.e 4 term government. No, nothing could possibly go wrong in 20 years that might get a government kicked out before 4 terms.
What they are tacitly admitting is that it will be hard for Labour to make enough mistakes over the next 20 years to make people forget the mistakes the Tories (the party they have supported and helped push into madness) have made in the last 10.
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
An incoming Government should consider scrapping most sentences of up to a year in length, in order to tackle the prison overcrowding crisis, a former Labour Justice Secretary Lord Falconer has said.
Why? Has he done something bad?
(That would mean magistrates could no longer imprison anyone, of course.)
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
It's not wishcasting, if it were I'd make it as a prediction. It could just as easily be Lab 44 Con 21 Ref 10
The declining Labour share however needs to stall or they will indeed be heading towards mid 30s, they are currently on track for 39/40
Is it declining as such, or is it just a series of pollsters finding the same reduction in their share from its peak ten days ago?
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
And I placed a value bet on it.
So thanks to both.
I have long been massively green on NOM. Which to my mind remains value. But I don't bet on made-up numbers, and I'd advise you to avoid doing so too.
Best for Britains tactical voting guide is out. I've just been scanning through. A few surprises (it says vote Labour in Southam and Kenilworth but my parents who live there are convinced the Lib Dems are the main challengers after the council elections - perhaps @SouthamObserver can opine), but most are as expected.
Incidentally, whilst driving through a local village I saw a Labour board outside a house. Except this was mainly red, with LABOUR in yellow, but the left and right edges merged into a union jack.
I'm used to the Conservatives using the flag in this way, but have Labour used it before? If so, I can't remember seeing it.
Like this? I can’t remember seeing it either.
A few fields on the island are now sporting those, but so far no houses.
Remarkable in that the fields all used to vote Tory.
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
It's not wishcasting, if it were I'd make it as a prediction. It could just as easily be Lab 44 Con 21 Ref 10
The declining Labour share however needs to stall or they will indeed be heading towards mid 30s, they are currently on track for 39/40
Is it declining as such, or is it just a series of pollsters finding the same reduction in their share from its peak ten days ago?
That's what determines whether they sink into the 30s or poll a 1997/2001 type result. It remains to be seen. The Tories are also declining towards a 20% result. Anti politics is on the menu
Incidentally, whilst driving through a local village I saw a Labour board outside a house. Except this was mainly red, with LABOUR in yellow, but the left and right edges merged into a union jack.
I'm used to the Conservatives using the flag in this way, but have Labour used it before? If so, I can't remember seeing it.
Like this? I can’t remember seeing it either.
A few fields on the island are now sporting those, but so far no houses.
Remarkable in that the fields all used to vote Tory.
Really? Is that some local variation of the franchise I'm not familiar with?
The Telegraph really have been putting out some proper loony-tunes stuff the past few days. The one with your kid born today will never know anything but a Labour government until they are well into adulthood i.e 4 term government. No, nothing could possibly go wrong in 20 years that might get a government kicked out before 4 terms.
The Telegraph is more scared of Labour competence than of Labour incompetence.
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
It's not wishcasting, if it were I'd make it as a prediction. It could just as easily be Lab 44 Con 21 Ref 10
The declining Labour share however needs to stall or they will indeed be heading towards mid 30s, they are currently on track for 39/40
Is it declining as such, or is it just a series of pollsters finding the same reduction in their share from its peak ten days ago?
That's what determines whether they sink into the 30s or poll a 1997/2001 type result. It remains to be seen. The Tories are also declining towards a 20% result. Anti politics is on the menu
Did we ever get those phone polls? Did they look any different?
The Telegraph really have been putting out some proper loony-tunes stuff the past few days. The one with your kid born today will never know anything but a Labour government until they are well into adulthood i.e 4 term government. No, nothing could possibly go wrong in 20 years that might get a government kicked out before 4 terms.
The Telegraph is more scared of Labour competence than of Labour incompetence.
Incidentally, whilst driving through a local village I saw a Labour board outside a house. Except this was mainly red, with LABOUR in yellow, but the left and right edges merged into a union jack.
I'm used to the Conservatives using the flag in this way, but have Labour used it before? If so, I can't remember seeing it.
Like this? I can’t remember seeing it either.
A few fields on the island are now sporting those, but so far no houses.
Remarkable in that the fields all used to vote Tory.
Really? Is that some local variation of the franchise I'm not familiar with?
The fields near me are also very political. Far more than the houses.
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
It's not wishcasting, if it were I'd make it as a prediction. It could just as easily be Lab 44 Con 21 Ref 10
The declining Labour share however needs to stall or they will indeed be heading towards mid 30s, they are currently on track for 39/40
Is it declining as such, or is it just a series of pollsters finding the same reduction in their share from its peak ten days ago?
That's what determines whether they sink into the 30s or poll a 1997/2001 type result. It remains to be seen. The Tories are also declining towards a 20% result. Anti politics is on the menu
Did we ever get those phone polls? Did they look any different?
Survation on Weds last week was a phone poll (and will be on GMB this weds) it was 41/23/12/10/6
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
And I placed a value bet on it.
So thanks to both.
I have long been massively green on NOM. Which to my mind remains value. But I don't bet on made-up numbers, and I'd advise you to avoid doing so too.
It's a credible scenario that caused me to look at the odds again.
Labour could get anything from 35% to 43% in my view.
Incidentally, whilst driving through a local village I saw a Labour board outside a house. Except this was mainly red, with LABOUR in yellow, but the left and right edges merged into a union jack.
I'm used to the Conservatives using the flag in this way, but have Labour used it before? If so, I can't remember seeing it.
Like this? I can’t remember seeing it either.
A few fields on the island are now sporting those, but so far no houses.
Remarkable in that the fields all used to vote Tory.
Really? Is that some local variation of the franchise I'm not familiar with?
The fields near me are also very political. Far more than the houses.
You can get a sense of how things are going by looking at them, because they go with the grain.
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
And I placed a value bet on it.
So thanks to both.
I have long been massively green on NOM. Which to my mind remains value. But I don't bet on made-up numbers, and I'd advise you to avoid doing so too.
Heh, I'm also green on NOM, but not at value odds (Bet from long ago when the prevailing wisdom was Con majority and I failed to trade it out before the odds swung far the other way!)
After the Truss-o-nomics on steroids Reform "contract". The clever bits presentationally are signally to oldies, no IC on your private pension and basically no IHT, plus all the sabre rattling over immigration.
The Tories with their weird try to park their tank on Reform lawn early on, only then to launch a manifesto that was the biggest nothingness, keep calm and carry on doing the same thing, really are left in no-man's land.
Rather like those Mark 1 tank wrecks which were left in the Old Front Line when the Germans moved the front line to the Siegfriedstellung in the biggest example of moving the goalposts outside PB discussions (not you, I hasten to add).
I think Sheffield Hallam and Bristol Central are both really good tests of the thesis that Starmer and Labour aren't that popular. If the Liberal Democrats and Greens prevail in those seats then it would be good evidence for the proposition, but if Labour end up with comfortable victorious it would suggest the converse.
Incidentally, whilst driving through a local village I saw a Labour board outside a house. Except this was mainly red, with LABOUR in yellow, but the left and right edges merged into a union jack.
I'm used to the Conservatives using the flag in this way, but have Labour used it before? If so, I can't remember seeing it.
Like this? I can’t remember seeing it either.
A few fields on the island are now sporting those, but so far no houses.
Remarkable in that the fields all used to vote Tory.
Really? Is that some local variation of the franchise I'm not familiar with?
The fields near me are also very political. Far more than the houses.
You can get a sense of how things are going by looking at them, because they go with the grain.
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
It's not wishcasting, if it were I'd make it as a prediction. It could just as easily be Lab 44 Con 21 Ref 10
The declining Labour share however needs to stall or they will indeed be heading towards mid 30s, they are currently on track for 39/40
Is it declining as such, or is it just a series of pollsters finding the same reduction in their share from its peak ten days ago?
That's what determines whether they sink into the 30s or poll a 1997/2001 type result. It remains to be seen. The Tories are also declining towards a 20% result. Anti politics is on the menu
Did we ever get those phone polls? Did they look any different?
Survation on Weds last week was a phone poll (and will be on GMB this weds) it was 41/23/12/10/6
Hmm. So using my ten year out of date “phone polls are best” analysis, it’s just a boring Labour landslide.
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
And I placed a value bet on it.
So thanks to both.
I have long been massively green on NOM. Which to my mind remains value. But I don't bet on made-up numbers, and I'd advise you to avoid doing so too.
And I'll point out I do not recommend bets based on made up numbers, if I'm making a betting tip I make that very clear in my post. Anything else is just chat.
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
It's not wishcasting, if it were I'd make it as a prediction. It could just as easily be Lab 44 Con 21 Ref 10
The declining Labour share however needs to stall or they will indeed be heading towards mid 30s, they are currently on track for 39/40
Is it declining as such, or is it just a series of pollsters finding the same reduction in their share from its peak ten days ago?
That's what determines whether they sink into the 30s or poll a 1997/2001 type result. It remains to be seen. The Tories are also declining towards a 20% result. Anti politics is on the menu
Is it? What do you define as anti-politics? As far as I can see traditional parties account for the vast majority of the votes?
Party poster news. I was driven through Wes Streeting's constituency and the only three posters I saw were for the independent standing against him, although two of those were in the same shop window so it's still all to play for.
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
It's not wishcasting, if it were I'd make it as a prediction. It could just as easily be Lab 44 Con 21 Ref 10
The declining Labour share however needs to stall or they will indeed be heading towards mid 30s, they are currently on track for 39/40
Is it declining as such, or is it just a series of pollsters finding the same reduction in their share from its peak ten days ago?
That's what determines whether they sink into the 30s or poll a 1997/2001 type result. It remains to be seen. The Tories are also declining towards a 20% result. Anti politics is on the menu
Did we ever get those phone polls? Did they look any different?
Survation on Weds last week was a phone poll (and will be on GMB this weds) it was 41/23/12/10/6
Hmm. So using my ten year out of date “phone polls are best” analysis, it’s just a boring Labour landslide.
Well, it was last week and so doesn't account for 'the latest ting innit'
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
And I placed a value bet on it.
So thanks to both.
I have long been massively green on NOM. Which to my mind remains value. But I don't bet on made-up numbers, and I'd advise you to avoid doing so too.
And I'll point out I do not recommend bets based on made up numbers, if I'm making a betting tip I make that very clear in my post. Anything else is just chat.
Absolutely, and nor would I ever accuse you of that. It was Casino who said he betted on your Fantasy Poll, not you!!
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
And I placed a value bet on it.
So thanks to both.
I have long been massively green on NOM. Which to my mind remains value. But I don't bet on made-up numbers, and I'd advise you to avoid doing so too.
And I'll point out I do not recommend bets based on made up numbers, if I'm making a betting tip I make that very clear in my post. Anything else is just chat.
Absolutely, and nor would I ever accuse you of that. It was Casino who said he betted on your Fantasy Poll, not you!!
Labour lead is as soft as mush, and has already eroded a lot and there's still well over 2 weeks to go.
Incidentally, whilst driving through a local village I saw a Labour board outside a house. Except this was mainly red, with LABOUR in yellow, but the left and right edges merged into a union jack.
I'm used to the Conservatives using the flag in this way, but have Labour used it before? If so, I can't remember seeing it.
Like this? I can’t remember seeing it either.
A few fields on the island are now sporting those, but so far no houses.
Remarkable in that the fields all used to vote Tory.
Really? Is that some local variation of the franchise I'm not familiar with?
The fields near me are also very political. Far more than the houses.
You can get a sense of how things are going by looking at them, because they go with the grain.
To be honest though, I would have predicted a Green surge for a summer election.
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
It's not wishcasting, if it were I'd make it as a prediction. It could just as easily be Lab 44 Con 21 Ref 10
The declining Labour share however needs to stall or they will indeed be heading towards mid 30s, they are currently on track for 39/40
Is it declining as such, or is it just a series of pollsters finding the same reduction in their share from its peak ten days ago?
That's what determines whether they sink into the 30s or poll a 1997/2001 type result. It remains to be seen. The Tories are also declining towards a 20% result. Anti politics is on the menu
Is it? What do you define as anti-politics? As far as I can see traditional parties account for the vast majority of the votes?
I base it on the rising Reform figure allied with the sort of focus group feedback we get from More In Common etc. It's on the menu but so are Ham, egg and chips or a Burger. I'm not sure suggesting Reform are attracting a disillusioned with politics crowd is particularly controversial
Incidentally, whilst driving through a local village I saw a Labour board outside a house. Except this was mainly red, with LABOUR in yellow, but the left and right edges merged into a union jack.
I'm used to the Conservatives using the flag in this way, but have Labour used it before? If so, I can't remember seeing it.
Like this? I can’t remember seeing it either.
A few fields on the island are now sporting those, but so far no houses.
Remarkable in that the fields all used to vote Tory.
Really? Is that some local variation of the franchise I'm not familiar with?
The fields near me are also very political. Far more than the houses.
You can get a sense of how things are going by looking at them, because they go with the grain.
You're saying the Tories will reap what they sow, and be turfed out ?
No –– I think that's value. But my point is that if you are betting you should do so on your own analysis rather than on a set of fabricated numbers from another PBer that he himself does not bet upon!
Incidentally, whilst driving through a local village I saw a Labour board outside a house. Except this was mainly red, with LABOUR in yellow, but the left and right edges merged into a union jack.
I'm used to the Conservatives using the flag in this way, but have Labour used it before? If so, I can't remember seeing it.
Like this? I can’t remember seeing it either.
A few fields on the island are now sporting those, but so far no houses.
Remarkable in that the fields all used to vote Tory.
Really? Is that some local variation of the franchise I'm not familiar with?
The fields near me are also very political. Far more than the houses.
You can get a sense of how things are going by looking at them, because they go with the grain.
You're saying the Tories will reap what they sow, and be turfed out ?
Incidentally, whilst driving through a local village I saw a Labour board outside a house. Except this was mainly red, with LABOUR in yellow, but the left and right edges merged into a union jack.
I'm used to the Conservatives using the flag in this way, but have Labour used it before? If so, I can't remember seeing it.
Like this? I can’t remember seeing it either.
A few fields on the island are now sporting those, but so far no houses.
Remarkable in that the fields all used to vote Tory.
Really? Is that some local variation of the franchise I'm not familiar with?
The fields near me are also very political. Far more than the houses.
You can get a sense of how things are going by looking at them, because they go with the grain.
You're saying the Tories will reap what they sow, and be turfed out ?
Who is winning 'Britain's first TikTok election'? Labour's Cilla Black 'Surprise Surprise' meme ridiculing Rishi Sunak tops 5m views and Reform has more followers than Tories - but Gen Z say 'parties are just using it to insult one another'
Incidentally, whilst driving through a local village I saw a Labour board outside a house. Except this was mainly red, with LABOUR in yellow, but the left and right edges merged into a union jack.
I'm used to the Conservatives using the flag in this way, but have Labour used it before? If so, I can't remember seeing it.
Like this? I can’t remember seeing it either.
A few fields on the island are now sporting those, but so far no houses.
Remarkable in that the fields all used to vote Tory.
Really? Is that some local variation of the franchise I'm not familiar with?
The fields near me are also very political. Far more than the houses.
You can get a sense of how things are going by looking at them, because they go with the grain.
You're saying the Tories will reap what they sow, and be turfed out ?
Incidentally, whilst driving through a local village I saw a Labour board outside a house. Except this was mainly red, with LABOUR in yellow, but the left and right edges merged into a union jack.
I'm used to the Conservatives using the flag in this way, but have Labour used it before? If so, I can't remember seeing it.
Like this? I can’t remember seeing it either.
A few fields on the island are now sporting those, but so far no houses.
Remarkable in that the fields all used to vote Tory.
Really? Is that some local variation of the franchise I'm not familiar with?
The fields near me are also very political. Far more than the houses.
You can get a sense of how things are going by looking at them, because they go with the grain.
You're saying the Tories will reap what they sow, and be turfed out ?
I'm amaized at all these corny puns.
I'm beginning to wonder if 'tares' in the parable was a mobile phone autocorrect.
@Geri_E_L_Scott Excl: A Reform candidate described Adolf Hitler as “brilliant” and “able to inspire people to action” as part of a pseudoscientific theory that promotes 16 personality types.
Anecdotally - I'm hearing a lot of positivity from other Greens for Bristol Central. I remember canvassing at the last GE and how many people I talked to who said that they accepted that Thangnam was a centrist, but they wanted a Corbyn government and to vote for one. Whereas I think under Starmer more are willing to vote Green.
I'm also somewhat concerned that Galloway is going to hold his seat. As much as I like Starmer's Labour getting a kick in the teeth, I'd prefer that wasn't to the benefit of Galloway.
"Labour lead is as soft as mush, and has already eroded a lot and there's still well over 2 weeks to go. You think <36% is a bad value bet at 20/1?"
But everybody is bored of GE now. The footy is on, media clearly have nothing or not interesting in deploying any real hit pieces as yesterday would have been when they got released. I think we just stagger to election day with little changing the narrative for any party.
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Tbf I find that post to be really interesting. It feel like a “reasonable worst case scenario” for Labour now we know the Tories are unlikely to be back in the 30s.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
It's just wishcasting on Woolie's part and trollcasting on the part of William.
It's not wishcasting, if it were I'd make it as a prediction. It could just as easily be Lab 44 Con 21 Ref 10
The declining Labour share however needs to stall or they will indeed be heading towards mid 30s, they are currently on track for 39/40
Is it declining as such, or is it just a series of pollsters finding the same reduction in their share from its peak ten days ago?
That's what determines whether they sink into the 30s or poll a 1997/2001 type result. It remains to be seen. The Tories are also declining towards a 20% result. Anti politics is on the menu
Is it? What do you define as anti-politics? As far as I can see traditional parties account for the vast majority of the votes?
We are all in danger of our own personal biases affecting predictions here. For example someone who still supports the government is likely to expect significant swingback between now and the election as voters "come to their senses". Someone for whom Reform and Farage appeals is likely to expect more and more voters to move in their direction until crossover happens. Lefties who think Starmer is basically a red-Tory fascist expect a massive surge to Greens because what people really wanted was Corbyn.
I learned from bitter experience as a Lib Dem that what I believe about many things isn't what the majority of Brits believe. I'm not sure that attitude has percolated into the other parties yet though.
Each party has a floor and a ceiling with its current policy platform. We just don't know what they are. Take Reform: we can agree their floor is virtually zero but their ceiling? It could be mid teens. It could be 25%. Could it be even higher? Analyses of UK voter belief systems suggests their ceiling is fairly low. The Lib Dem long term ceiling seems to be about 20% give or take. The floor around 5-6%. Tory: up to 50, as low as what? 25% I reckon. Labour similar.
That leads me into my own - doubtless biased - conclusions. That for example something like 42:25:15:10 for Lab:Con:Ref:LD is possible, but say 38:20:25:10 probably isn't. And on the left of centre side 45:25:10:15 might conceivably happen but 48:22:10:15 couldn't.
Who is winning 'Britain's first TikTok election'? Labour's Cilla Black 'Surprise Surprise' meme ridiculing Rishi Sunak tops 5m views and Reform has more followers than Tories - but Gen Z say 'parties are just using it to insult one another'
JL partners with 41 ConRef 54 LLG Which is out of line with others but makes things a bit more interesting
Yes, highest RefCon/ConRef combination for a long time. It implies Ref are getting some votes from other anti-Tory parties (LD down 2 in this poll for example) and perhaps the bloc effect is weakening.
First Post crossover poll too. I think a big anti politics effect is starting to show up.
Very much following the pattern of the Cleggasm in 2010. But somewhat more subdued. The Lib Dems had a few polls hitting 30%.
What will concern the Tories the most (apart from being miles behind) is that not a single poll in over a week has had then gaining %, all level or in decline. Labour mainly in decline but a couple with added %. Suggests DKs breaking for Reform and very few coming 'home' to blue or indeed red
There was a real tetchiness in Mandelson's remarks about Reform over the weekend, as if he thought it was the Tories' job to soak up their votes (and therefore keep safe Labour seats safe).
The more the Tories collapse, the harder it becomes for Labour in areas that they are used to taking for granted.
A result along the lines of Lab 35 Con 24 Ref 22 LD 10 Green 4 SnP/PC 3 Others 2
Could mean anything from Lab mega landslide to almost HP depending on vote splits. If Reform have taken what Con they can and start cannibalising Labour votes, the 2019 Con to Lab votes basically, this isn't impossible. And yet it feels like it should be.......
Every time we get a poll with Labour in the low 40s/high 30s we get posts of the ilk: "if my aunt had a willy she'd be my uncle".
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
Maybe worth a small bet just in case something weird happens in terms of the distribution of votes.
Reform manifesto now published. A couple of notes:
Its budget stuff is just delusional drivel. Worse, if possible, than the others and much more populist.
There are one or two noteworthy nods to the conspiracy brigade: A disparaging mention of the World Economic Forum - a key conspiracy trope..
Also a call for Public Enquiry into vaccine deaths - another trope.
Scrap Net Zero: Code for 'Climate hoax'. Another conspiracy trope.
Notable silences: Russia, China, Putin, Ukraine, Israel (all these are subject to correction. Vita brevis, manifesto longa). But not silent on Sharia law.
Notable (and surprising) long grass: Social care.
It will abolish TV licence, but not abolish BBC. Silence on how it is funded.
Reform manifesto now published. A couple of notes:
Its budget stuff is just delusional drivel. Worse, if possible, than the others and much more populist.
There are one or two noteworthy nods to the conspiracy brigade: A disparaging mention of the World Economic Forum - a key conspiracy trope..
Also a call for Public Enquiry into vaccine deaths - another trope.
Scrap Net Zero: Code for 'Climate hoax'. Another conspiracy trope.
Notable silences: Russia, China, Putin, Ukraine, Israel (all these are subject to correction. Vita brevis, manifesto longa). But not silent on Sharia law.
Notable (and surprising) long grass: Social care.
It will abolish TV licence, but not abolish BBC. Silence on how it is funded.
@sturdyAlex The Reform con-trick, from Farage's mouth.
Challenged on lack of any plan for delivery of zero migration or zero NHS waiting lists: "It's a promise of what we're going to campaign for. We're not going to be in gov't."
So, promising stuff he knows is nonsense. Just like #Brexit.
Another great thread, @Quincel The value in these is less obvious than in part 1 I think, but food for thought.
The problem is that he’s looking for value in Labour wins when the likely swingback suggests that the real value is in spotting the Tory holds.
Maybe. One of my core philosophies of UK elections is that national trends swamp local issues almost every time, so by looking for Labour defences which aren't 1/100 I'm basically looking for seats where other people think local factors are very important but I may well think they are over-reacting and missing the big picture.
"Labour lead is as soft as mush, and has already eroded a lot and there's still well over 2 weeks to go. You think [below, because the less than symbol confuses Vanilla which sees it as the start of an html tag] 36% is a bad value bet at 20/1?"
But everybody is bored of GE now. The footy is on, media clearly have nothing or not interesting in deploying any real hit pieces as yesterday would have been when they got released. I think we just stagger to election day with little changing the narrative for any party.
Yes, someone or other on the wireless this morning said CCHQ is trying to time announcements for football-free time windows. If only Rishi had known, but UEFA kept the whole thing well under wraps.
I suspect Labour will win Sheffield Hallam at a gentle trot.
The one that really stands out there is Islington North: I suspect that (a) most voters in the constituency were actually Labour voters rather than Corbyn voters, and (b) you may well see the 2019 LD vote go for the Labour over Corbyn.
"Labour lead is as soft as mush, and has already eroded a lot and there's still well over 2 weeks to go. You think [below, because the less than symbol confuses Vanilla which sees it as the start of an html tag] 36% is a bad value bet at 20/1?"
But everybody is bored of GE now. The footy is on, media clearly have nothing or not interesting in deploying any real hit pieces as yesterday would have been when they got released. I think we just stagger to election day with little changing the narrative for any party.
Yes, someone or other on the wireless this morning said CCHQ is trying to time announcements for football-free time windows. If only Rishi had known, but UEFA kept the whole thing well under wraps.
When replying to posts there seems to be some kind of error saying that I'm 1 character too short to post.
On @Casino_Royale's position that the Labour lead is soft:
Labour's lead has eroded slightly - but I think there is a clear environment where even many Tory voters want to punish the party. For many people that just means not voting or voting Labour.
I know betting wise this isn't going to be very interesting, but I am interested to see if Labour gets a bigger % than 2017, and a bigger total number of votes. It's hilarious and stupid that we have a system where the current Labour party may get a Baathist majority on similar vote shares / total votes than 2017.
And the other thing is I think this is soft support for Labour's governing - not winning. I think the support to kill the Tory party is strong. The desire to see Starmerism, not so much.
@Geri_E_L_Scott Excl: A Reform candidate described Adolf Hitler as “brilliant” and “able to inspire people to action” as part of a pseudoscientific theory that promotes 16 personality types.
RefUK should just brush this all off and keep going. They need to be the antidote to polished politics with plastic candidates with no personality. It has worked for Trump. The one thing I think they are doing wrong is trying to cancel the 'woke' left, they should rise above it and just say they believe in free speech, second chances, that kind of thing.
Everyone has said something stupid in their lives. All posters on here who have ever made an interesting contribution has said something a bit dodgy that could be spun out of context, particularly given how the zeitgeist has changed over the last 20 years.
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The Tories with their weird try to park their tank on Reform lawn early on, only then to launch a manifesto that was the biggest nothingness, keep calm and carry on doing the same thing, really are left in no-man's land.
Angela Rayner is a threat to European security
I know that many people are tempted to cast a protest vote. But this is not a council by-election. We cannot take risks with defence policy
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/06/17/angela-rayner-is-a-threat-to-european-security/
Again.
Looney Tunes were at least funny.
It's extremely hard to see Labour losing any seats, never mind many.
The one from this list and the last post (thanks Pip) that I did wonder about was Canterbury. The students will be away. Those that stay may be tempted to the Greens. Wouldn't take much of the rest of her vote peeling away to make it vulnerable.
You and @williamglenn are specialists of the art.
The simple truth remains: No Overall Majority (NOM) is trading at 26 – twenty six! – on Betfair Exchange. It has lengthened since last week. If you think NOM is value, presumably you are all-in on that free money?
I'm used to the Conservatives using the flag in this way, but have Labour used it before? If so, I can't remember seeing it.
Just need the Express to say she'll bring Diana back next...
Whether it would be as widespread as the impact of pit closures is a rather different question.
And I do think there’s an interesting question about how accurate anyone’s models can be if Reform gets to 20%+.
Islington North Update
Rather more activity on the ground this week, with the Corbyn campaign in particular taking off after a slow start.
They held a number of mini-rallies over the weekend - I walked past one at Archway on Saturday afternoon, where there were maybe 20-25 people listening to him speak, with as many again milling around in the vicinity. Apparently there had been heavier turnout in the morning - Socialist Worker reckons there were "around 400", though I take that with a pinch of salt. By contrast, Labour had set up closer to Finsbury Park with a group of around 15 people with placards and leaflets, but no speeches and not much interest from passers by.
Corbyn's been pushing heavily on the theme of NHS privatisation - attacking Labour's Nargund, who runs a chain of fertility clinics. Labour are running a more positive campaign, based solely on national politics and not mentioning Corbyn at all. Both have dedicated websites and active social media. Local media have long-standing relationships with Corbyn and have attacked Nargund for not making much of an effort to engage with them.
I've now been canvassed by both camps. I asked both what they thought was the most important local issue at the election, and both provided depressingly NIMBYish answers about (different) nearby planning disputes... in retrospect, I should have asked something about national politics! Meanwhile, I've had two leaflet drops from Labour, and one from Corbyn. Labour are apparently moving into "get out the postal vote" mode for the next week, whilst Corbyn is still running normal canvassing sessions.
It looks like we'll soon be getting a constituency poll after a successful fundraiser - I'm not sure if it'll shed much light as constituency polling is notoriously unreliable and the important demographic factors here (religion, housing tenure, and length of time living in the constituency) aren't ones that are ordinarily controlled for by the pollsters.
In summary, Corbyn's campaign experience is beginning to show. However, it's not (yet!) at a by-election level and with postal votes now going out it may be that the increase in activity has come too late. At the Corbyn rally, I overheard two women very confidently telling a third that Corbyn wasn't standing in this election, and that he had been replaced by Keir Starmer - so perhaps no amount of campaigning would be enough for him to win.
Corbyn Street
Labour: 3 window posters (same number as last week, but one house gained and one lost)
Corbyn: 2 window posters (up one from last week)
Lib Dem: 0 (but one window poster and one garden stake in adjacent streets - not a "winning here" because not even the most optimistic LD would claim that!)
(previous update here: https://vf.politicalbetting.com/discussion/comment/4813319/#Comment_4813319 )
I can’t remember seeing it either.
Good luck identifying the party in each position in those circumstances
It isn't putting in my subtle puns and pop culture references but choosing pictures for thread headers.
Lab 44
Con 21
Ref 10
The declining Labour share however needs to stall or they will indeed be heading towards mid 30s, they are currently on track for 39/40
So thanks to both.
(That would mean magistrates could no longer imprison anyone, of course.)
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/20-year-old-earns-25k-betting-wins-cover-weekly-spend/
Checks article, the guy is placing £2 bets ..
Didcot and Wantage it has as Lib Dem
https://www.getvoting.org/constituency/E14001197
Remarkable in that the fields all used to vote Tory.
Still works...
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
It remains to be seen.
The Tories are also declining towards a 20% result.
Anti politics is on the menu
The value in these is less obvious than in part 1 I think, but food for thought.
/ JLP poll, 14th-16th June
*Reform UK at record high, Tories at record low; Labour lead at 17 points*
Change on last week in brackets
LAB: 40% (-1)
CON: 23% (-1)
REF: 18% (+3)
LDEM: 9% (-2)
GRN: 5% (-)
Labour could get anything from 35% to 43% in my view.
https://www.betfair.com/exchange/plus/politics/market/1.223276482
"Sunak has committed £20bn to carbon capture"
Nothing is committed yet. Contracts not due to be signed until September.
I suspect Labour will want to take a good hard look before taking the plunge.
You think <36% is a bad value bet at 20/1?
It's on the menu but so are Ham, egg and chips or a Burger.
I'm not sure suggesting Reform are attracting a disillusioned with politics crowd is particularly controversial
No –– I think that's value. But my point is that if you are betting you should do so on your own analysis rather than on a set of fabricated numbers from another PBer that he himself does not bet upon!
I can easily see Labour hitting 42% as the Tory vote finds something more interesting to do on July 4th
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13526359/TikTok-election-Labour-Cilla-Black-Reform.html
The Daily Mail has been counting TikTok views so we don't have to. Unlike on Facebook and TwiX, these are not paid adverts.
Excl: A Reform candidate described Adolf Hitler as “brilliant” and “able to inspire people to action” as part of a pseudoscientific theory that promotes 16 personality types.
https://x.com/Geri_E_L_Scott/status/1802698595423977728
I'm also somewhat concerned that Galloway is going to hold his seat. As much as I like Starmer's Labour getting a kick in the teeth, I'd prefer that wasn't to the benefit of Galloway.
But everybody is bored of GE now. The footy is on, media clearly have nothing or not interesting in deploying any real hit pieces as yesterday would have been when they got released. I think we just stagger to election day with little changing the narrative for any party.
I learned from bitter experience as a Lib Dem that what I believe about many things isn't what the majority of Brits believe. I'm not sure that attitude has percolated into the other parties yet though.
Each party has a floor and a ceiling with its current policy platform. We just don't know what they are. Take Reform: we can agree their floor is virtually zero but their ceiling? It could be mid teens. It could be 25%. Could it be even higher? Analyses of UK voter belief systems suggests their ceiling is fairly low. The Lib Dem long term ceiling seems to be about 20% give or take. The floor around 5-6%. Tory: up to 50, as low as what? 25% I reckon. Labour similar.
That leads me into my own - doubtless biased - conclusions. That for example something like 42:25:15:10 for Lab:Con:Ref:LD is possible, but say 38:20:25:10 probably isn't. And on the left of centre side 45:25:10:15 might conceivably happen but 48:22:10:15 couldn't.
The 2019 Tory voters are starting to return home, and not just because they’ve been told what to do by their wife.
Its budget stuff is just delusional drivel. Worse, if possible, than the others and much more populist.
There are one or two noteworthy nods to the conspiracy brigade:
A disparaging mention of the World Economic Forum - a key conspiracy trope..
Also a call for Public Enquiry into vaccine deaths - another trope.
Scrap Net Zero: Code for 'Climate hoax'. Another conspiracy trope.
Notable silences: Russia, China, Putin, Ukraine, Israel (all these are subject to correction. Vita brevis, manifesto longa).
But not silent on Sharia law.
Notable (and surprising) long grass: Social care.
It will abolish TV licence, but not abolish BBC. Silence on how it is funded.
The Reform con-trick, from Farage's mouth.
Challenged on lack of any plan for delivery of zero migration or zero NHS waiting lists: "It's a promise of what we're going to campaign for. We're not going to be in gov't."
So, promising stuff he knows is nonsense. Just like #Brexit.
The one that really stands out there is Islington North: I suspect that (a) most voters in the constituency were actually Labour voters rather than Corbyn voters, and (b) you may well see the 2019 LD vote go for the Labour over Corbyn.
13/8 odds look very generous.
On @Casino_Royale's position that the Labour lead is soft:
Labour's lead has eroded slightly - but I think there is a clear environment where even many Tory voters want to punish the party. For many people that just means not voting or voting Labour.
I know betting wise this isn't going to be very interesting, but I am interested to see if Labour gets a bigger % than 2017, and a bigger total number of votes. It's hilarious and stupid that we have a system where the current Labour party may get a Baathist majority on similar vote shares / total votes than 2017.
And the other thing is I think this is soft support for Labour's governing - not winning. I think the support to kill the Tory party is strong. The desire to see Starmerism, not so much.
https://taxpolicy.org.uk/2024/06/17/reform_uk_manifesto_2024
Everyone has said something stupid in their lives. All posters on here who have ever made an interesting contribution has said something a bit dodgy that could be spun out of context, particularly given how the zeitgeist has changed over the last 20 years.