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Old 04-05-2018, 11:34 AM #2
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Originally Posted by Toy Soldier View Post
How have we not yet learned that the local elections indicate absolutely nothing about the direction of UK politics though? Like... They never are. Ever. And yet every time, they're treated like they're an accurate public poll .

The demographics that are inclined to vote in local elections vs general elections are wildly different.
if labour were on the up, you would expect them to start taking back the 4k seats they previously lost. That is the norm mid term, so is a good indication of where the parties currently sit.
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