candy49 (63)in #uk • 8 days agoWill Lee Anderson's defection to Reform affect the Tories?Lee Anderson, who got suspended from the Conservatives for slandering Sadiq Khan (the London mayor), has now announced…candy49 (63)in #uk • 13 days agoLabour gets in trouble playing identity politicsThe muslim rebellion in Rochdale against Labour resembles the rebellion in Scotland against Labour in 2014/15. In…candy49 (63)in #uk • last monthReform underperformed in the by-electionsThe national GB polls include Scotland, Wales, London, places where Reform doesn't have a presence. So if they're…candy49 (63)in #uk • last monthLabour's lead is narrowingFollowing Labour's dumping of their £28bn a year green policy, their lead has narrowed: LAB: 42% (-3) CON: 26%…candy49 (63)in #uk • last monthMuslim support for the Labour party takes a diveSurvation did a poll of muslim voters in the UK: In 2021, the recalled 2019 voting behaviour was: Labour 86%…candy49 (63)in #uk • last monthThe Rochdale by-electionRochdale is having a by-election on February 29th due to the sad death of their MP. Labour has held the seat for a…candy49 (63)in #uk • 2 months agoThe design for the new King Charles III banknotes has been unveiledHere it is: source This is the first time a King has been featured on banknotes for over 70 years. They'll…candy49 (63)in #uk • 2 months agoWhen will the next election be?Both the press and Parliament are assuming that the UK will go to the polls in the autumn - either in October or…candy49 (63)in #uk • 3 months agoVoting by ethnic minorities in 2019here's the breakdown: [source}( If and when minorities start to vote Tory in line with the general population, Labour is toast.candy49 (63)in #uk • 4 months agoDavid Cameron strikes a moderate position on the Gaza warDavid Cameron has done an interview with James Landale, which went as follows: James Landale, "When will Britain say…candy49 (63)in #uk • 4 months agoThe Gaza effect starts to hurt LabourHere is the council by-election result in Newham last night: Plaistow North (Newham) council by-election result:…candy49 (63)in #uk • 4 months agoConservatives target don't knowsThe breakdown of people saying they don't know how they'll vote is as follows: source They're very similar to…candy49 (63)in #uk • 6 months agoRed wall voting intention reverts to what it was under BorisHere is the graphic: source If the Tories manage to squeeze Reform (who are at 10%), they should retain these seats.candy49 (63)in #uk • 6 months agoLabour could lose LondonHere is the latest opinion poll: London Mayoral Voting Intention: LAB: 33% CON: 32% LDM: 16% GRN: 9% REF:…candy49 (63)in #archaeology • 7 months agoA stunning quartz crystal dagger from 4,500 years agoIt was found in Valencina de la Concepción, in Spain. It's made of clear quartz crystal and has an ivory hilt. It…candy49 (63)in #uk • 7 months agoThe Conservatives are beginning to recover their reputation for economic competenceHere is the Deltapoll economic tracker: source As the cost of living crisis eases, the government's ratings should improve.candy49 (63)in #uk • 7 months agoMid-Bedfordshire by-electionNadine Dorries has finally resigned and we think the by-election will be in October. The only opinion poll that…candy49 (63)in #uk • 7 months agoSadiq Khan's favourability has fallen to -12The London Mayor elections are on 2nd May 2024, and campaigning is hotting up. Here's YouGov's favourability…candy49 (63)in #uk • 7 months agoScottish polling: Labour still haven't overhauled the SNPHere are the latest YouGov voting intention tables for Scotland: source To win a general election, Labour need…candy49 (63)in #uk • 7 months ago50% of Labour voters think no party represents their prioritiesThe following is from YouGov, filtered to show Labour voters: source It narrowed on 26th Feb 2023 when both…