On the unwind of TV. In 2001, the LDs made additional gains in some seats in seats which had been close in 97. See Davey whose majority was 56 in 97 but went up to 5 figures in 01. They also took Gui… (View Post)

It’s hard to underestimate the importance of having a local base too. The Lib Dems do local well, and the work put in gives people a muscle memory of voting for them. (View Post)

5 out of 9 1/2 surely! Not sure how my farming in laws will have felt to wake up to having a Green MP! (View Post)

I agree. I know party discipline is important but the way Shaheen was treated over hitting the like button was counter to natural justice in my view. Having worked that seat for 6 years she had every… (View Post)

I think you’ll find that for many people it was not the result that created the opposition but the way it was implemented. There was no attempt to seek out any form of consensus position or have a de… (View Post)