General Election June 2017

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hugo7 in reply to @cliveo
the only way to do anything at all in this election is to vote Labour.

I disagree. Yes, it is vital that Labour do not loose more seats in their traditional heartlands. I predict this will be difficult as many voted Leave and the Conservatives have outflanked them on the living wage and tax threshold.

It is equally vital that the Lib Dems take all the seats they can from the Tories.

IMO the biggest challenge is that the Brexit vote always splits the election votes in favour of the Tories:
- Voted Leave? Vote Tory. Result: Labour seats go Tory.
- Tory remainer? Vote Tory.
- Lib Dem remainer? Vote Lib Dem. Result: Split Labour.
- Lab remainer? Vote Lib Dem or Labour. Result: Neutral or split Labour.
The Liberals...are not credible and have shown that they are a party of personal promotion rather than policy.

I'm not sure I understand what that actually means.

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boristrump in reply to @hugo7
If you do look at the vote in terms of Brexit - rather than party - then you could say this:
- Voted 'Leave' then you should probably support the Tories (as they are 'getting on with it')
- Voted 'Remain' then you should cast your vote against the Tories
You're either voting for what is (in effect) the status quo OR something/anything else. Whatever that alternative happens to be arguably doesn't matter. But that will be a difficult step for some (especially those who have reason to dislike particular parties).

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skinny in reply to @boristrump

If you voted remain, you should cast you vote for Lib Dem.
They are the only 'credible' party to support staying in the EU.

I'd love to vote green.

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