And? Doing the right thing isn’t a consequence free option. If a politician is prioritising political survival whatever the cost that politician needs to be removed. (View Post)

Wouldn’t the various cross flows of tactical voting account for some of the difference. Plus there are various local factors that might adapt how you vote in local vs national elections. (View Post)

Not sure the Tories could hold a by election seat this side of the election. (View Post)

Tbh she did meet the fate of quite a few of them; disposed of by the Praetorians after not very long in post. (View Post)

Looking at the 20th Century, elections mainly seemed to happen in May/June or October/November with the odd few in the Dec-Jan period and a one in each of March April and July. My guess is that Oct/N… (View Post)