mikesmithson.bsky.social
@mikesmithson.bsky.social
It is perhaps worth noting that Farage's Reform party is doing appallingly in council by-elections. It is barely registering which puts into context it's opinion poll numbers.
December 18, 2024 at 11:26 AM
What we need are some Parliamentary by-elections. Then we'll see how effective Farage is at winning seats.
December 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Reposted
Near three-way Con/Lab/Ref tie with FON.

- Lowest Lab share (23) since 29/30 Oct 2019
- First time Lab third or lower since 1 Oct 2019 (LD 2nd)
- Ref only 2% off lead: their closest since 2-3 Jul 2019 (as BxP)
- Lowest share for any party in first place since 23-24 Jul 2019.
📊 Conservative lead at 2pts
‼️ Labour in third place
Westminster voting intention

CON: 26% (-1)
REF: 24% (+2)
LAB: 23% (-2)
LDEM: 11% (-1)
GRN: 9% (-)

via @FindoutnowUK, 04 Dec
Reform isn't going anywhere
When the economy improves, voters turn their attention to immigration
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